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Andy Cohen is speaking out on the recent news that the fourteenth season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will not feature a traditional reunion episode.
The weekend buzz revealed that the New Jersey cast would not be gathering for their customary reunion, and this is partially attributed to a significant rift among the cast members.
Dialing in to SiriusXM’s Reality Checked with Kiki Monique on Monday (June 3), 56-year-old Andy provided some clarification regarding the surprising choice made by Bravo.
Continue reading for more details…“I want to provide some background regarding the announcement that there wouldn’t be a Jersey reunion this weekend because I think there are many conjectures about its implications,” Andy began. “The key point here is that everything will come together once you watch the finale. It’s one of those climactic Jersey endings that’s bound to become a topic of conversation for quite some time. After viewing the final version of the last episode, each of us producers came to a conclusion independently before we discussed it together.”
“We all realized that the finale is essentially both the conclusion and the reunion wrapped into one. In the grand tradition of jaw-dropping, high-stakes Jersey finales, there is a final monumental group event that resembles the ‘Last Supper’ and is definitively Jersey,” Andy continued. “It’s jolting, it’s intense, and it’s prime television. When you see it, I believe you’ll feel a sense of closure. I really do. And instead of a regular reunion, Bravo is planning something else, which will be announced later.”
Going further, “As the season catches momentum, there’s significant drama with every character. This announcement came out devoid of any context, and I wanted to address some specifics for you. The timeline of the reunion leak was due to the usual scheduling. Typically, reunions are recorded about six weeks prior to the season’s conclusion. Thus, we were approaching the time to film, which necessitates informing the cast about the date and attire details. As soon as the cast was informed, the news found its way out, as it often does in such cases.”
Prior to the premiere of season 14 of RHONJ, Andy had already mentioned that the current cast composition “isn’t sustainable.”
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FAQ Section
Why won’t ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 14 have a traditional reunion?
According to Andy Cohen, the finale of Season 14 provides both a conclusion and a reunion within the episode itself. He described it as a highly dramatic encounter that feels complete on its own. Additionally, there’s a major divide among the cast that contributes to this decision.
When are reunion episodes typically taped?
Reunion episodes are usually taped about six weeks before the end of a season.
Will there be any special programming in place of the traditional reunion for Season 14?
Yes, Bravo is planning something to take the place of the traditional reunion for Season 14, which will be announced at a later date.
What time are new episodes of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ aired?
New episodes air on Sundays at 8pm ET on Bravo.
Did Andy Cohen comment on the sustainability of the current cast?
Yes, prior to the premiere of Season 14, Andy Cohen noted that the current cast’s dynamic isn’t sustainable.