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Margaret Josephs is joining the conversation on Jennifer Aydin’s Jersey Mike’s controversy. In a candid conversation with SiriusXM host Kiki Monique on Reality Checked, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs didn’t hold back when discussing the viral controversy surrounding co-star Jennifer Aydin’s recent Jersey Mike’s incident. If you missed it, Jennifer’s now-infamous video post—where she expressed frustration with a slow service experience at Jersey Mike’s on New Year’s Day—made waves for its tone-deafness.
Margaret Josephs began by recalling a recent encounter she had with Jennifer Aydin just two days before the incident. At the time, Jennifer seemed sincere and emotional about the way she was being portrayed on the show. “I was feeling empathetic towards her because she had come over to me… she was very upset, saying she’s always portrayed as the villain and that’s not who she is,” Margaret shared. The two women had a cordial conversation and even expressed mutual understanding, leaving Margaret hopeful about their relationship.
But all of that quickly evaporated when Margaret saw Jennifer’s video. “I was actually in shock… I had secondhand embarrassment. I was so upset,” Margaret revealed. “How can you shame people who are working so hard on New Year’s Day? I was mortified. I was heartbroken that someone’s mother, these people are working so hard, they’re serving you, and you being so entitled. It gives… I was mortified.”
Margaret Josephs then brought Jennifer Aydin’s family up despite saying the two just had a really nice conversation, “I was embarrassed for her… and I’m embarrassed for her family that she behaves that way,” Margaret admitted. “And I think it’s embarrassing for our franchise that she behaves that way.”
Margaret also pointed out how the video showed a complete disregard for the hard work of those in the service industry. “It’s very indicative of someone’s character, the way they treat people in the service industry,” Margaret emphasized, noting that she judges people by how they treat waitstaff, baristas, and others in hospitality. “I’ve always said that. I judge you by the way you treat waiters, waitresses, people in the service industry.”
Margaret’s disgusted reaction didn’t stop at Jennifer’s behavior; she also took issue with the fact that Jennifer posted the video in the first place. “How do you think this is acceptable behavior?” Margaret asked, adding that she was perplexed by Jennifer’s confidence in sharing the footage. “She thought this was okay to post about. Why post about it? How do you think this is susceptible behavior?”
Margaret chimed in on Jennifer referring to herself as a celebrity saying, “None of us are celebrities. We’re on a reality show where everyday people just happen to be on camera,” Margaret said bluntly. “It’s embarrassing.”
The RHONJ star also expressed disappointment that Jennifer had the nerve to belittle people who were working on a holiday. “This is New Year’s Day morning… this woman is going on a vacation, speaking this way,” Margaret pointed out. “I was so heartbroken that she would speak this way about people.” She also took a moment to defend the service workers, highlighting the hard work they put in day in and day out, especially on holidays. “Everybody is working so hard in the hospitality industry, in the service industry.”
In conclusion, Margaret sent a clear message to Jennifer saying, “All I’m thinking is, you don’t want to be portrayed as a villain, stop acting like one,”
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