RHONJ's Margaret Josephs Shares Thoughts on Being Featured in 'Abbott Elementary'

Margaret Josephs Reacts to Sneaky Abbott Elementary Dig About Her Your Favorite TV Show

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Margaret Josephs is okay with being teased by a popular TV show. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 56, posted a TikTok video on Saturday, March 16. In the video, she and her mother, Marge Sr., are seen watching a scene from Abbott Elementary where she was made the subject of a joke.

In the video, Josephs and her 78-year-old mom enjoyed popcorn together on the couch while watching a popular show on ABC. During the episode, Melissa and Jacob mentioned RHONJ, leading Josephs to playfully express her love for the show. Her mom chimed in, saying she loved it too.

As the show unfolded, it was revealed that both Melissa and Jacob shared a common interest in the Bravo series. Melissa excitedly declared, "OK, that's my show," to her colleague.

“It’s a masterpiece,” Jacob quipped. “And what’s up with Marge? Always changing up her story. Because she is sneaky as hell.”

Margaret Josephs Reacts to Sneaky Abbott Elementary Dig About Her Your Favorite TV Show

CHRIS PERFETTI, LISA ANN WALTER in “Abbott Elementary.” Disney/Gilles Mingasson

As soon as Josephs heard the reference, she turned to her mother and asked, “Sneaky as hell?!”

Marge Sr. agreed with the comment and said to her daughter, "You were sneaky when you were a little kid."

The next scene at Abbott Elementary showed Melissa and Jacob enjoying popcorn while watching RHONJ together.

As Jacob poured flavored salt over the bowl, Melissa shouted, “I love sour cream and onion!”

“It’s so salty and playful,” he said, to which they both added, “Like Marge Sr.”

The TikTok clip ended with the mother and daughter laughing together.

Josephs captioned the video, "I guess me and @MargeSr got schooled. Honored and thrilled to be a part of last night's episode of @Abbott Elementary. Look Ma, we made it."

Fans of both Bravo and Abbott Elementary shared their thoughts in the comments section.

One user reassured, "Girl, don't worry. The real fans support you and we trust that you won't alter the story."

“I stand by you NO MATTER WHAT ️ love you both @MargeSr @THE MARGE,” another added.

“Shadyyyy, even the writers know you messy,” a third user wrote.

Josephs has been a main cast member on RHONJ since 2017, and she’s definitely brought a lot of drama to the show. Whether it's the memorable hair pull incident in season 10 or her ongoing feuds with fellow cast members, Josephs is no stranger to controversy. But she stands by all her actions, even the most outrageous ones.

In December 2023, Josephs shared exclusively with We that she considers the moment when she threw Marty Caffrey into a pool with Joe Benigno during season 9 as "an iconic moment."

“I don’t want anyone to say, ‘Oh, that was violent.’ That wasn’t violent,” she added. “You know what I mean? That was hijinks.”

Editor's P/S:

The recent inclusion of Margaret Josephs in the popular TV show "Abbott Elementary" as a subject of humor has sparked a range of reactions. Josephs herself has taken it in stride, even posting a TikTok video with her mother to express their delight at being featured. Fans of both Bravo and "Abbott Elementary" have also chimed in, with some expressing support for Josephs and others pointing out the irony of her being labeled "sneaky."

Josephs' own response to the joke highlights her resilience and willingness to embrace the attention, even when it comes in the form of light-hearted teasing. Her fans have rallied around her, offering reassurance and support. The incident also underscores the crossover appeal of reality television stars, who are now being recognized and referenced in mainstream entertainment. It remains to be seen whether Josephs' appearance on "Abbott Elementary" will have any lasting impact on her career, but it certainly has generated buzz and increased her visibility beyond the Bravo audience. relevant figure in the entertainment landscape.