Juicy Confessions: Andy Cohen Envisions Shakeup on ‘RHONJ’ as He Hints at Exciting Changes in Upcoming ‘RHOBH’ Season

Andy Cohen discusses the potential impact of Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga's ongoing feud on their future in The Real Housewives of New Jersey. When asked about the possibility of either Teresa or Melissa not returning for season 14 of RHONJ, Cohen expresses his openness to any scenario.

The talk show host acknowledged the challenge of envisioning the reality series without both of the Bravolebrities. In the recent season 13 reunion, which was broadcasted last month, Teresa expressed her desire to never see her sister-in-law's face again after that day, emphasizing that she was leaving.

During the reunion, Cohen remarked on the intense animosity between Melissa and Joe Gorga, describing their level of hatred for each other as being at the highest possible level. He went on to state that witnessing the sisters-in-law engage in a heated argument was a particularly distressing moment in his career.

The Gorgas and the Guidices have experienced a mix of positive and negative moments throughout the years. However, the family conflict reached its peak last year when the author of Standing Strong allegedly claimed that Melissa cheated on Joe, 43. This led to the Gorgas deciding not to attend Teresa's wedding to Luis Ruelas in August 2022.

Cohen also hinted at the progress of season 13 filming for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which started earlier this year. Notably, Lisa Rinna, the former soap star who had been part of the franchise for eight seasons, announced her departure from the show in January.

Rinna, on the other hand, expressed her dissatisfaction with filming season 12 of the Bravo series in a conversation with Interview magazine in January.

"I despised this year for various reasons, one being the unfortunate passing of my mother, Lois, in November 2021," she shared with the publication. "However, that is not the primary cause. The narrative was not presented in a balanced manner as I had hoped. Isn't that interesting?"

She went on to say, "There seems to be an influence on the housewife community due to the current state of affairs, and it is evident in the way fans respond to the Housewives world. I believe it is detrimental. It did not resonate with me. It did not align with my values."

The cast for the upcoming revival of The Real Housewives of New York was revealed at BravoCon in October 2022, as the Rinnivation author leaves her Housewives days behind. Six women, including newcomers Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Dana Lichy, Jessel Taank, Jenna Lyons, and Brynn Whitfield, are preparing to embark on their journey with the franchise. According to Cohen, after shooting with the women, he realized that they were the perfect group. He expressed his excitement for people to get to know them and emphasized the power of their backstories.

Regarding the Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair, which occurred while Tom Sandoval was dating Ariana Madix, the Emmy winner shared his thoughts. He referred to it as the biggest Bravo story of the year and mentioned that it unfolded during the season 10 finale of the series in May. When asked about Leviss' potential return to the show next season, Cohen stated that he could not speculate on what would be best for her. He mentioned that Leviss had sought treatment at a mental health facility in April and emphasized the importance of her taking care of herself.

Cohen revealed that he has chosen to donate the baby Dior dress, which was gifted to his 13-month-old daughter Lucy by Jen Shah, in an effort to distance himself from the money laundering scandal involving the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star.

Cohen, who has been juggling his Bravo responsibilities and Sirius XM radio show, is eagerly anticipating a break in early July. During this time, he plans to spend quality time with his four-year-old son Benjamin and Lucy. Additionally, Cohen will have the opportunity to indulge in his favorite mixer, FRESCA®, and create cocktails. Expressing his long-standing love for FRESCA, Cohen shares that there is a new variety pack of vodka spritz flavors available, including mango, mixed berry citrus, and pineapple citrus. Among these options, he particularly enjoys the mango flavor. Cohen admits that mixing FRESCA with alcohol has been his best kept secret, and he encourages others to share their own secret recipes on frescamixed.com. By doing so, they stand a chance to win a trip for four to the Hamptons or a virtual kiki with Cohen, where they can engage in gossip and ask him anything they desire.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi