Teresa Giudice Claps Back at Dolores’ Criticism of RHONJ Cast

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Teresa Giudice is speaking out about Dolores Catania‘s comments regarding her frustration with the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast’s inability to mend their relationships for the sake of their 15th season.

While also looking back on season 14, addressing the cast’s blogger drama, and reacting to Andy Cohen‘s suggestion that the series has been shelved until 2026, Teresa, 52, revealed who she believes will be asked back and shared her thoughts on the split between Paige DeSorbo, 32, and Craig Conover, 35.

“I did see that,” Teresa began of Dolores’ statements on the December 31 episode of Hurrdat Entertainment’s Turning the Tables podcast with the hosts of the All About TRH Podcast. “Listen, the last four years, everyone’s been making a paycheck about talking about my husband [Luis Ruelas], which I think was so wrong … and I remember when Dolores was questioned about her relationship, she didn’t like that so much.”

Teresa noted that you should always put yourself in the other person’s shoes before stating that Dolores wasn’t referring to her when she spoke of her annoyances with the women.

“She’s definitely not talking about me because I know what happened to me, if it was done to her, she would not like that, at all. And I’m sure [her boyfriend, Paul “Paulie” Connell] wouldn’t like it,” she noted. “Not many people would last after what happened. Dolores, she would lose her sh*t.”

After being asked if she had any regrets about season 14, Teresa signaled to the footage featured.

“I wish they would’ve shown more of what was going on, like the truth,” she admitted. “They cut out a lot of what [my lawyer] was telling us [about Margaret Josephs‘ involvement with Luis’ ex], what was really happening in the court.”

“It is hard because some people are seeing one thing on TV, but then I’m living the truth, but as long as I know the truth, I guess that’s all that matters,” she added.

Amid season 14, a number of cast members, namely Jennifer Aydin, 47, were called out for their alleged interaction with bloggers and the planting and leaking of stories. Some were even accused of paying for stories to be shared.

“I’ve never paid anyone. I’m not gonna do that. It’s not my style,” Teresa insisted. “I’m not like other people online; they get swayed I guess maybe because they are getting paid. Money talks … I know that has happened but it’s okay … and I’m just happy that I stayed true to myself.”

As she and her castmates remain on pause, Teresa said she suspects at least some of the women will return for season 15.

“Andy said it’s coming back 2026 … [And] I guess if it’s gonna come back, I’m sure he’s gonna bring some people back,” she suggested. “If there’s another family that wants to put it out there, all the power to them. I’ll be cheering them on, and I would give them my advice. I would love that … It started with the Manzos, but they didn’t air their dirty laundry out there — [only] a little bit.”

Also on the podcast, Teresa reacted to Paige’s split from Craig, which the Summer House star confirmed on Monday, saying that Paige was still “young” and “has her whole life ahead of her.”

“If she wasn’t feeling it, it’s better to end it now than wait a few more years. I’m sure she’s following her heart. She has to just do whatever makes her happy,” Teresa noted.

According to Teresa, Paige shouldn’t be in a rush to settle down.

“That’s okay … There’s no time limit. You have a baby when you’re ready, when it’s with the right person, not because your clock is ticking. You have to do it right, and I feel like Paige is that type of person. I don’t think she’s gonna do it just to do it,” she explained.