"She really dropped the ball": RHONJ fans slam Dolores after she defends her son's relationship with Louie on season 13 reunion

Dolores clarifies her son
Dolores clarifies her son's working relationship with Louie on RHONJ reunion (Image via Instagram/dolorescatania,louiearuelas)

Popular reality series The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) season 13 aired the final part of its reunion episode on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo. It documented the cast members reflecting on the season and addressing their concerns over impending issues among them. While some ladies were able to talk it out, others only took a turn for the worse.

On this week's episode of RHONJ reunion, Dolores Catania stood up for her son Frankie Catania Jr. Her ex-husband Frank alleged that the couple's son left Louie Ruelas' job after having issues. However, Dolores shut down the allegations and didn't want to talk about her son at the reunion scene.

Fans, however, slammed Dolores for nor speaking up and felt that she was defending Louie and Teresa. One tweeted:

The hit Bravo series has had a successful 13-season run and has been extremely popular amongst the audience. Viewers have showered a fair share of love and criticism over their opinions on issues. Cast members of season 13 include OG housewives Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin, Margaret Josephs, and Dolores Catania.

They were accompanied by newcomers Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, who brought their own storylines to the show.


Dolores defends her son's relationship with Louie on RHONJ

Tonight's episode of RHONJ saw cast members talking about multiple issues that transpired during the season. Rumors, accusations, and scandals took center stage as the housewives voiced their concerns. The final part of the reunion saw the ladies accompanied by their husbands and partners, who also addressed their share of concerns.

The official synopsis of the episode, titled Reunion Part 3, reads:

"The New Jersey men join the stage for a ferocious face-off; John and Frank speculate on Louie's involvement with a private investigator; Paul and Dolores tackle tough questions about their future; Teresa and Joe's tempers boil over."

RHONJ host Andy Cohen asked Frank Catania a question from fans about his son Frankie Catania Jr. leaving Louie Ruelas' company. Frank confirmed the same, but before he could go deeper into the topic, Joe Gorga intervened to ask what happened. This was when Dolores decided it was time to step up for her son.

Dolores explained that Frankie got another job which was the reason he left Louie. However, Joe Gorga claimed to have heard a different version of the story. The scene shifted to a flashback when he was talking to Frank. The latter revealed that his son was troubled with Louie not responding to him.

Dolores, for her part, explained to the RHONJ cast that her son was very happy working with Louie and only left because he found another job. She didn't want any further narratives about her son being talked about on the show. When Joe claimed that he knew some information, Dolores stood up for her son and said:

"Joe Gorga, this ends right here. About Louie and Frankie's relationship, coz they're very good. So that ends right here. You and I have never had a problem, and I don't want one. I'm very happy and very thankful for Louie and Frankie, and that's it."

Fans slam Dolores for not speaking up at the RHONJ reunion

Fans felt that if Dolores had signed up to be on the show, she should speak on all matters, even if it was concerning her son. They also felt that the housewife was defending Louie and her good friend Teresa. Check it out.


Season 13 of RHONJ has aired an intense run over the past couple of months. The cast did their best to address their concerns and voice them out, leading to more conflicts, arguments, and heated confrontations. Some resolved their differences, while others jeopardized their relationships.

The series aired its episode every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.

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