The drama on The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) has reached a boiling point, with Danielle Cabral dropping a bombshell ultimatum: she won’t return for another season if her co-star Jennifer Aydin is still part of the cast. In a candid interview on the Unplugged with Nicki podcast, hosted by Nicki Marie, Danielle didn’t hold back, airing her grievances about the vicious rumors and accusations hurled at her during the show’s tumultuous 14th season.
Last season, tensions between Danielle and Jennifer exploded when Jennifer accused Danielle of mishandling funds from her charity event, claiming Danielle paid herself for her efforts. The drama didn’t stop there. Jennifer also called out Danielle for allegedly removing her hairstylist, Karyn Desimone, from the VIP section of an event after Desimone styled Danielle’s hair for free. These accusations painted Danielle in a negative light, fueling a firestorm of conflict that has carried over into the off-season.
Desimone herself took to social media to share her side, expressing frustration over Danielle’s alleged failure to honor a promise. “Even though Danielle NEVER PAID for this look, she did promise to promote and circulate all my work,” Desimone posted during the airing of season 14. “Instead, she took me for a spin and decided to block me … I still feel it’s only fair that all my hard work be promoted as promised. What do you guys think is fair?” Her public callout added fuel to the already blazing RHONJ drama.
During the podcast, host Nicki Marie probed Danielle about the contrast between her real-life self and her Housewife persona. “So who is Danielle, and who is the Housewife?” Nicki asked.
Danielle’s response was heartfelt and revealing. “Danielle was throwing an extravagant birthday party for my daughter, showing how hard it is creating Bougie Kidz,” she explained, referencing her children’s clothing line. “Then the Housewife would be like, ‘Why are you saying this about me? What? Are you kidding?’” She went on to express her shock at the things said about her on the show, hinting at a deeper betrayal by her castmates. “You wouldn’t believe the things they were saying about me,” she added, her frustration palpable.
The conversation took a dramatic turn when Nicki asked the question on every fan’s mind: “Everybody wants to know if you’re coming back next season. Would you still do it again if Jen is still on it?”
Danielle’s response was unequivocal: “No.” Her firm stance sent shockwaves through the RHONJ fandom, signaling that the bad blood between her and Jennifer is far from resolved.
When asked about her relationship with another polarizing castmate, Teresa Giudice, Danielle was less decisive. With a shrug and her hands raised, she hinted at uncertainty, leaving fans speculating about where she stands with the RHONJ veteran.
The fallout from season 14 has left The Real Housewives of New Jersey in limbo. The show has been put on hiatus amid a deep cast divide, with rumors swirling about who will return for season 15. Sources suggest that filming won’t resume until 2026, and Danielle’s name is reportedly absent from the list of potential returning cast members. This news has sparked heated debates among fans, with some rallying behind Danielle and others siding with Jennifer.
As the RHONJ universe grapples with this explosive scandal, one thing is clear: Danielle Cabral is standing her ground, demanding change if she’s to step back into the reality TV spotlight. Will Bravo heed her ultimatum and show Jennifer the door, or will Danielle’s time on RHONJ come to an end? Only time will tell, but for now, the drama is hotter than ever.
