'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 5: Teresa Giudice 'Jealous' of Caroline Manzo Spin-off, Source Says
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is reportedly "jealous" that her co-star Caroline Manzo will get her own spin-off show.
A show insider revealed the legally troubled reality star is disappointed that Manzo has landed her own show on the Bravo network. The mother-of-two reportedly thinks that her co-star's spin-off will not be exciting enough for Housewives fans.
"Teresa is jealous," an insider reportedly Life & Style. "Teresa thinks Caroline's show's going to be boring."
New York Post's Page Six column reported that Manzo, her husband Albert Manzo, and their children -- Albie, Chris and Lauren -- will get their own show. The series will revolve around their life working at The Brownstone, the business that has been in their family for 40 years. The Brownstone is a lavish venue available for booking parties that also offer catering services in Paterson, N.J. and has been featured in TRHONJ.
Caroline Manzo Spinoff Show In The Works?
Giuduice is reportedly upset because she had been working on trying to get her own spin-off show off the ground for a while.
"Teresa's been gunning for a show for years," the insider said. "She's always wanted her own family-oriented cooking show."
New York Daily News reported that Giudice was secretly pitching her own spin-off show before she was indicted on 39 charges related to fraud on July 29. However, with her mounting legal troubles, the idea was nixed by Bravo.
"They are not interested," a show insider told New York Daily News. "Bravo only spins off happy situations - marriages, baby news. Not prison."
Teresa Giudice Spinoff Show Nixed
Another report suggested Bravo could be preparing Manzo's reality show as a backup plan in the event Giudice and her husband, Joe Giudice, does not return for season 6 of TRHONJ.
The taping for the season 5 reunion show is scheduled to film in September and season six will begin in November. Bravo has yet to reveal if Teresa will appear in either one. The magazine source confirmed Manzo's appearance in season 6.
"Caroline will stay on for another season," the insider said.
