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The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) season 13 cast members recently gathered for their After Show interview with the producers. The ladies reflected on the week's episode and the season in general, giving their opinions on some of the crucial narratives going on in the show. Throughout the clip, they were seen discussing family drama and strained relationships amongst the cast.
In the RHONJ After Show interview, the ladies expressed confusion about Jennifer's culture being portrayed during Teresa's bridal shower. The former, who was a bridesmaid, celebrated her friend's wedding with Turkish culture and traditions, which the cast didn't approve of.
Fans, however, took major offense to the cast members' reactions. They thought Jennifer was only sharing her culture and there was nothing wrong with it. Some fans also pointed out the borderline racism that came through the reactions. One tweeted:
Cast members of season 13 include Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, and Margaret Josephs. This season's newcomers include Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, and friends Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fressler.
RHONJ cast members discuss Teresa's bridal shower at the After Show interview
On this week's episode of RHONJ, the ladies celebrated Teresa's bridal shower. The celebration was graced by the housewife's friends, family, and fellow cast members, as well as then-fiance Luis' sisters and family. The bridal shower was organized as a surprise to the bride-to-be who was excited after witnessing it.
Jennifer, who is Teresa's closest friend and was the bridesmaid, brought in the Turkish culture of celebrating a wedding, including the henna, which is applied on the hands, and candles, among many other elements. The ladies danced around Teresa as a symbol of love and abundance.
At the After Show interview, the RHONJ cast members seemed confused at the bridal shower theme. While Teresa was happy about Jennifer's effort into making the shower a memorable experience, fellow castmates felt otherwise.
Jackie expressed that Jennifer was wasted on whiskey and that she tried to make Teresa's bridal shower her own event. The star also expressed how Jennifer tried to put Henna all over the bride-to-be's hands, which ultimately wouldn't come off by the time of her wedding.
RHONJ newcomer Rachel said:
"I didn't understand why we were doing Jennifer Aydin's traditions at Teresa's bridal shower...It was not hitting for me."
Margaret, for her part, expressed that the shower was completely different from her expectations. She said:
"I thought we'd do some Italian culture things, not other cultural things."
The RHONJ housewife expressed disappointment at the lack of acknowledgment at the gifts of other cast members. She said:
"You know, it was beautiful. We chipped in on a beautiful cashmere robes monogrammed. I think I chipped in with, like, Melissa, Dolores, and I don't know who else. I don't think she (Teresa) ever acknowledged she got them, I have to ask her."
Jennifer pointed out that the celebration she organized for Teresa should have been taken up by her sister-in-law Melissa. The RHONJ star further noted that the latter was the most disinterested during the event. Melissa, for her part, felt that she was only a guest, but confessed to being happy for the bride-to-be.
Fans slam RHONJ cast members for throwing digs at Jennifer's traditions
Fans took to social media to express their concerns. They felt it was extremely inappropriate of the cast to throw shade at Jennifer's Turkish traditions:
Some fans pointed out that the cast didn't have an issue when Dolores incorporated Irish traditions to celebrate Teresa's wedding in Ireland and only had issues with Jennifer's Turkish traditions.
Season 13 of RHONJ has been a dramatic watch so far. As the installment progresses, the cast will try to resolve their impending differences, leading to more confrontations and arguments. Viewers will have to wait and see how it all pans out.
The series will air at a new time from the upcoming Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 8 pm ET on Bravo.
