Teresa Giudice is setting the record straight! On the latest episode of her podcast, Turning the Tables with Teresa Giudice, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 53, tackled swirling rumors about her daughter Gia Giudice’s involvement in Next Gen NYC while peeling back the curtain on the chaos and challenges of filming one of Bravo’s most iconic reality shows.
Gia’s Next Gen NYC Drama: Andy Cohen to the Rescue
Addressing speculation that her 24-year-old daughter, Gia, was axed from the Next Gen NYC spinoff, Teresa shut down the rumors with confidence. “[Next Gen NYC is] doing really good. Listen, you can’t believe everything that you see out there,” she declared on the July 2 episode. She also gave a nod to Bravo executive Andy Cohen, 57, for stepping in to squash the gossip. “I think Andy Cohen put those rumors to bed … That was nice of him,” she said, praising his swift response.
Teresa didn’t hold back on why Next Gen NYC is making waves, emphasizing that the show’s roots lie in the Real Housewives legacy. As her co-host pointed out, Andy himself noted on Watch What Happens Live that the spinoff was greenlit largely because of the star power of the Housewives’ children. “That’s why it started,” Teresa agreed, highlighting Gia’s long history on reality TV. “Gia’s been on TV since she was seven or eight. She’s been on TV for so long.” While Gia began filming at seven, RHONJ officially hit screens in 2009, when she was eight, cementing her status as a Bravo veteran.
Memory Lapses and Behind-the-Scenes Struggles
Reflecting on her 15 years in the reality TV spotlight, Teresa admitted that the whirlwind of filming makes it hard to keep track of every dramatic moment. She recounted a recent conversation with RHONJ alum Kim DePaola, 64, who quizzed her about a season one scene involving Danielle Staub. “I’m like, ‘Girl, I don’t remember,’” Teresa laughed, adding that she turned to co-star Jacqueline Laurita, who “remembers everything,” for help jogging her memory.
Even within a single season, Teresa confessed that details slip through the cracks. “When we do our [confessionals], sometimes they take a while before we actually film,” she explained. “We do them months later, and sometimes I have to ask, ‘Can you please refresh my memory?’” The production team helps fill in the blanks, but Teresa admitted, “It’s just a lot of prepping.” The process, she revealed, is as demanding as it is glamorous.
Why Filming at Home Is a Nightmare
For Teresa, one of the biggest headaches of RHONJ is inviting cameras into her personal space. “I don’t like cameras in my house,” she said candidly. “It’s a lot of people in the house. I just want my family in my house.” Beyond the invasion of privacy, the logistics of filming are a hassle. “It’s just a lot, with the whole cleanliness thing,” she groaned. “They do take off their shoes, but still, and then putting the tape all over the place — I still have to touch up some places in my house. When they ripped off the tape, they ripped off our paint. So it’s annoying.”
