The Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion Part 2 went out with a bang, but not from any of the women involved. The bang came from Dina Manzo, who solved the mystery of what happened between Caroline and her that caused such a rift.
Apparently, one of the problems was Dina didn’t hate Danielle Staub enough for Caroline’s taste.
from Dina’s blog:
I debated on if I should even do this but maybe this will put
this all to rest. Just so you know I’ve been offered A SERIOUS amount of
money to sell this to many outlets BUT I chose to do it for free here.
(So all of you who have something to say can shove it : )) I wanted the
truth to be out there not twisted the way it was when one of the
magazines did a story on why I left the housewives in the first place.
My gut feeling was just to remain silent but I do value the fans that
have stuck with me and continue to support me after I left the
housewives and I feel they do deserve an explanation. So this ones for
you…everyone else just trying to start trouble, don’t even bother
reading the rest.Soooo here it is~
Yes, It’s true I decided to distance myself from ALL the housewives once I left season 2…
I really wanted to walk away from all of the toxic behavior, I was
not into ganging up on anyone and I was no longer obligated to talk
about Danielle so the best thing for me to do was stay away. They still
needed to do this and I get that, but I had no desire. I guess some of
the “housewives” may have taken that as I think I’m better than
them…that couldn’t be further from the truth.This is the truth~
As the housewives filming progressed for us so did my involvement in
my foundation for children with Cancer Project Ladybug. The exposure we
received from Bravo allowed Project Ladybug to spread it’s wings and I
became more invested than ever and opened more funds throughout the
country to help these children. When you watch mothers lose their
children as I have, the bickering of who said what seems so silly. The
“problems” that I once got so wrapped up in seemed so petty compared to
what is really important in life. Working with these children &
their families has been the biggest eye opening experience for me. I
have become a better person than I was because of it and that is the
truth.I’m not proud of what went down season one and I entered into season
two with a heavy heart, not really into at all. Once I left I felt like a
weight was lifted off my shoulders and I finally felt a sense of peace.
I feel bad that I stayed away from anyone or anything that had to do
with housewives and that DID include Teresa but I had to do what was
right for me to maintain my happiness and steer clear of any drama.
Teresa and I saw each other when she came to my big Ladybug event and I
supported her at her premier party but other than that it wasn’t much
more.During this time some things that I will NOT get into did happen
behind the scenes with certain family members and there is no right or
wrong really…it depends on who you ask. Feelings did get hurt…I won’t
get into them because I have no desire to rehash the past that can only
hurt my parents whom I adore. I would rather stay away from it than
fight, that’s what works for me and guess what? that’s ok. You are
allowed to avoid the negative, do what you have to do to keep your
spirits up and your soul in tact. I also will not try to talk America
into taking my side as some others may feel they have to in certain
situations. There is no side here, this is a private matter there are 3
sides to every story remember…it depends on who you ask. It’s a shame
this TV show used to be about our lives and now some lives are just
about a TV show. That’s not how it should be…All I will say is that I LOVE all my brothers and
sisters nieces and nephews, and I want nothing but the best for them
and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I do hope they feel the
same about me. If any of them needed me I would be there for them in a
heartbeat. There is 11 of us, 5 girls, there is always someone fighting
with someone at some point, that’s just the way it is with a big
family. I have a sister that not only lives with me but works with me,
I’m going to Europe with another sister in a few weeks…we all have our
ups and downs and there are some of us that just gravitate towards one
another because we are more alike, that doesn’t mean we hate the others
or at least that’s how I feel. Ok back to the subject matter…It wasn’t until VERY recently that Teresa showed up
at my doorstep in tears…apparently Caroline & Jacqueline had a sit
down with her on camera (for season 4) and she felt attacked. All I did
was console a friend who was obviously shaken. I felt bad for her..even
though I had distanced myself from her a bit I was still her friend and
she needed me. I did miss my God daughter and the rest of her girls and
I’m not proud to say that in staying away from her I had stayed away
from them too. Within a few weeks I went to Teresa’s house to spend
Audriana’s 2nd birthday with Teresa and her family. No camera’s, no
drama just a nice family night the way things used to be…Teresa has been
nothing but supportive of Project Ladybug through the years and is
extremely supportive of my new show on HGTV She tweets about it all the
time AND watches when she can as a friend should.Teresa then asked me to come to the launch of a new product that’s
very important to her. I said yes of course but when I heard camera’s
were going to be there I got a bit afraid. I had not attended any other
events that were being filmed just to stay away from any potential drama
that might go down. I wasn’t invited to any of them either but that’s
besides the point lol. Anyway..I was so relieved when I saw on my
schedule that I had an HGTV shoot that day and I would have to go late. I
thought for sure the camera’s would be gone by then BUT they were not.After tripping on the red carpet and losing my shoe ( just trying to
give you a bit of drama to keep you interested, it was a FABULOUS shoe
though) Teresa and I briefly spoke about her broken relationship with
her brother on camera. I gave her my best advice and told her to focus
on all the good in her life and if her brother is meant to be a part of
her life again he will be one day. She mentioned the drama with her and
Caroline and I told her that if this is all about a joke in a book (and
she assured me it was) that’s not enough for me to hate the mother of my
God daughter and a friend of 15 years. Was it necessary to write that
stuff in her book? probably not but I don’t think it was written with
malice either. We are all guilty of joking a little too much now &
then…”Teresa jokes” were all over this season, everyone of them took
their turn on talkin smack. I even joked on WWHL with Andy about
“ingredients-es” (is that how you spell that?).So there you have it, Teresa had nothing to do with me staying away
from everyone, I even stayed away from her too and I have no clue about
all the drama that went on with everything else. I’ll find out with the
rest of you when the show airs and I usually catch it on a rerun because
I’m working my butt off most of the time. With all of our filming
schedules I had no opportunity to find out anyway even if thing were
still as they use to be.I feel bad that my relationship with my sister and her family is
strained, but I can assure you that one day it will be back to the way
it was. I don’t like fighting, I don’t like drama, I don’t like
confrontation, I don’t agree with ganging up on someone (one of the
other reasons why I left season 2) and I don’t need to share anymore
than that. I am not on this show anymore, I didn’t sign on for opening
up every aspect of my life to the world for the rest of my life when I
signed that Bravo contract.I wish all the girls the BEST!! ALL OF THEM. I say we change this
housewives thing around and show the world what we’re really made of!
Let’s lift each other up instead of trying to tear one another down.
Lets showcase what women are capable of, what I thought this show was
going to be back in the day~ Running successful businesses, supporting
amazing causes, raising incredible children and looking fabulous every
step of the way. Unfortunately, not sure what the ratings on that would
be : ( so I doubt that will happen.As far as I’m concerned I’ll keep doing what I’m doing and try my
best to stay out of the fray. THIS IS THE LAST I WILL DISCUSS ANY OF
THIS. I am so happy filming what I love to do, planning parties and
decorating has it’s fair share of drama but no one is hurting anyone and
that kind of drama is just fine with me. I’m completely focused on my
new venture and yes, I’m going to use this opportunity for a shameless
plug too. Tune into “Dina’s Party” on HGTV every Sat at 10pm est. I
DIDN’T sell this story for THOUSANDS of dollars but Mama didn’t raise no
fool either ; ) PEACE OUT!! xo
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I agree with Tara. Teresa has a mental problem!
She wouldn’t even answer most of the questions asked of her on the reunion show. She is a piece of work! She and that awful excuse of a man she calls her husband are liars and cheaters. When that precious little girl of theirs sang that song about how she feels about what is going on between her mother and her uncle Dear Joe, those words went right over their heads! When Kathy had her party everyone was having such a good time until Teresa got there, late as usual! No matter what Kathy had planned for the party, Teresa would find fault with it. First thing you know, no one could have a good time. Teresa ruined the entire party. Teresa is like a virus. And one you need to avoid! I hope and pray she is not going to be on the show anymore. I really can’t take her anymore!!!
U R so right, let Miss Dina stand up for her all she want’s, that just goes to show her true side. After Caroline kept Danniell from beating the crap out of her,then she gets with someone just as bad, and talks about a great sister. u SHOULD B ASHAME Dina, and that was all your blog was about trying to save Tersa and U wanting to plug that silly socall show u r on,I don’t get what it is even about. u should get some tips from Tersa,lollollolo
i was reading something and came across an article about Joe gorga being sued.. the lawyer representing him is Danielle Staub’s lawyer?
“Del Sardo himself is no stranger to the real-life drama that follows the characters on the show. In 2009, he represented Danielle Staub, the character that everyone loved to hate, when she went to court to stop an ex-boyfriend from releasing secret sex tapes, but the lawsuit was eventually dropped. He also represented Staub when she signed a complaint against cast mates following a fight at the North Jersey Country Club. “
actualllly… I feel like Caroline is the one that makes comments or keeps instigating the otheres to act the way they did to danielle.. wasnt caroline the one who wouldnt stand for it? or even be around danielle? atleast Dina tried to fake being nice and saying hello and not wanting to talk shit.. i think dina learned in season 2 to censor herself more because she was getting blamed for all the danielle hate.
Along with thousand’s of other people I to watched the Jersey reunion.I take back everything rotton that I ever said about Teresa Giudice. Teresa need’s to be pittied! This Woman has very serious mental issue’s and is clueless as to any conversations and /or not capable to comprehend anything that is said to her. She thought Gia’s song was Beautiful(no comprehention of what Gia was/is going through)
Joe Giudice threatning to break joe g jaw (so what’s wrong with that)
Spend the last show telling Kathy how sorry she was for the beach incident.(tells Kathy on the reunion show how sneaky she is.)
Teresa was asked by Andy what she thought abought her husbands yelling and using the f word and elling her to shut up.
(She respond’s with I felt bad he lost his tooth.)
This Woman is not able to comprehend or process information,Nor does she have ability to feel normal everyday feelings.She is like a robot.I hope someone gets her some help because she is gone!!
DITTO!!!
U r so smart and right on, what I didnot like, when she started on Mels, wedding she said that it was to american, what the h….is she talking about. Let me tell her onething I would not want to b in her shoes if I came off sounding as dum as her, oh lord my husband and I laugh till we could;nt laugh anymore.and what was up with that hair,Tersa worst it ever looked, face it u cannot wear Mels, hair style.please go back and get your GED, it might help I don’t know. (GOODLUCK)
I have to say, Dina Manzo was a favorite until the reunion show part 2, along wth her blog. Why do we care whether or not you were offered money to trash your sister!You are all about you, and no care what so ever for anyone else. Your sister proved time and time again how important and how much she loved you and if I remember correctly she was the one wh put a roof over your head when you had nothing not a dime.To ever broadcast to the world that you went against her and sided with that monster you call a friend disgusts me to no end.You stated tERESA ASSURED YOU THAT HER GROSS COOKBOOK COMMENTS WERE ALL IN FUN AND YOU WERE SATISFIED WITH HER ASSURANCE. tHIS IS A CROOK, AND A CRIMINAL WHO HAS LIED, CHEATED AND STOLED FROM MANY. hOW YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT OVER WHAT YOU HAE SAID BLOWS MY MIND.yOU AND THAT TRAH TALKING ,POOR EXCUSE FOR A wOMAN DESERVE TO USE EACH OTHER. kARMA IS A BITCH DINA AND SO ARE YOU!cAROLINE. ALWAYS CLASSY ALWAYS A WOMAN!!!
Tara,with all due respect,I think you missed Dina’s point. She did clearly state in her blog that her relationship with Caroline was strained….that’s far from being irretrievably broken.
I myself come from a large family; my parents had 5 boys and 5 girls. I can tell you from experience, Tara…it will take MUCH more than a MORON, CRIMINAL,FAME-WHORE like Teresa to break the bond that Dina and Caroline have.
In the reunion show, Caroline was still obviously very shaken by whatever happened the evening prior while filming Season 4. Think about it: Teresa says she felt “attacked” by Jacqueline and Caroline. Teresa is little more than a wild animal in a designer (Yet always tacky!)dress…LOL!! And,what do wild animals do when they feel cornered or attacked? They go on the offensive. I would bet everything I have that Teresa started shooting that nasty mouth of hers off at Caroline, telling her that Dina’s on HER side, and twisting whatever Dina said to her, just to HURT Caroline. And, it worked…at least for the time being.
I DO agree with you 100% on everything you said about Teresa. (To borrow from Alex McCord of the RHONY), TERESA is NOTHING MORE than a “THUG IN A COCKTAIL DRESS”!!!
Caroline is wonderful; she is so family-oriented and LOYAL to her family, that even during these times when she and Dina aren’t seeing eye to eye, she won’t forget that she loves Dina. We also need to remember that it’s probably all over by now; the reunion show took place months ago, and I’m betting that Dina and Caroline have spoken by now and straightened all of this out. At least, I hope so. They both have stated so often that family is their #1 priority. Caroline’s a classy gal;(my FAVE!!)and she would defend Dina to the death! I can’t help but believe that some of Caroline’s good sense, loyalty, and love didn’t rub off on Dina!
Teresa AND Joe Giudice are creeps, and the dregs of society. Both stupid enough to think that a few bucks makes them something they so obviously can never be…classy!!
Sorry my post was so long!
I have to agree with kas. Regarding Danielle, it does seem like a bit of revisionist history. But maybe that whole mess made her evaluate and do an about face. You know, like Teresa should do, but won’t. Teresa is too clueless for self-reflection and change. She came off as a complete dunce in the reunion, and not just for the poor grammar.
Dina was the biggest asshole towards Danielle the first Season. The only reason she “changed” the second season is because she became aware of her behavior hurting her Charity. That’s when she hopped aboard the Zen-Jen train.
Danielle was a loon in many ways, but Dina led the charge against her.
That is right, Dina I guess does have enough about her when she watches it play back, how stupid she realy looked, to fake change it, poor o Tersa don’t have enough sence to come out of the rain. Caroline u need to put dina back in her place, but I know u r way to classy for that and we all admire u for that honey, ( hey dina suck it)( (oh it was a joke ‘GET IT’)