Teresa Giudice Excluded from RHONJ Season 15 Test Footage as Bravo Considers “Moving On Without Her”

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Teresa Giudice may not be a part of The Real Housewives of New Jersey when the series returns for its 15th season.

While Bravo has remained mum in regard to which cast members will be asked back, a new report claims Teresa, 53, who has long been known as the unofficial star of the show, has not filmed any test footage for the new season, despite recent rumors suggesting she has.

“There are lots of rumors trying to be put out that Teresa filmed test footage for RHONJ, but the truth is she didn’t,” an insider told OK! Magazine on August 29. “Her fans can say whatever they want, but Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania filmed with new women.”

After noting that the filming of test footage “recently wrapped,” saying “it went well,” the source went on to allege that Teresa “did not film at all.”

“It’s really looking probable Bravo is moving on without her, and the show’s future does not include her,” they stated. 

While Teresa certainly has “diehard followers” and her “fans” will surely “end up saying this isn’t true” and that the show couldn’t possibly “go on without her,” the insider insisted that those fans will be “very disappointed” with how season 15 shakes out.

As RHONJ fans may have seen, a source previously told the outlet that producers had decided to base the show’s 15th season around Margaret, 58.

“Bravo has decided to pursue building the show around Margaret as the main character for the time being,” they shared. “Dolores and Melissa are both close with Margaret, so that part is aligned. And, Marge isn’t scared to be dramatic, but she’s also funny and quick-witted. Additionally, she’s always been open with her life and doesn’t hide things. She truly embodies everything a ‘Real Housewife’ has always meant to be.”

In addition to Margaret being “front and center,” with Melissa, 46, and Dolores, 54, at her side, the insider went on to reveal that production would also be bringing “new blood” to the series for added “fun and drama.”

“It’s definitely going to be a funny, fresh and entertaining season of RHONJ when the dust settles,” they vowed. “Those who were fearful RHONJ would not return can definitely rest easy, as it is absolutely coming back.”