Real Housewives of NJ--Official Thread

[Mouse House Mama]

It was Danielle. They even talked about it on the reunion. Danielle brought it up to the forefront. The girls weren't going to discuss it on the show at all but Danielle wanted to and did.

 

[Kycha]

who revealed the book? I don't think it was Danielle...

On the bravotv.com blogs, it was revealed that the Manzo girls did find out about the book but wanted to keep it under wraps. They didn't even want Danielle to know they knew. Dina and Caroline told Jacqueline about it. Then Jacqueline approached Danielle about the book and rumors. It was Danielle who decided to reveal the book in public/on the show. It was only after Danielle let the cat out of the bag, that the other housewives talked about it in public/on the show. But, of course, Bravo decided to "spin" the story to dramatic effect and make things appear differently than they actually happened.

 

[mbw12]

jacquelines blog claiming she is no longer friends with Danielle ...and alot of reasons why...but not the BIG reason:

"I am writing to address Danielle's blog. Why am I not surprised to see that she is playing the victim once again? Danielle knows exactly why we are not friends anymore. She did something HORRIBLE behind the scenes to destroy Dina and my family. We have PROOF of it. I wish I could say what it is, but that's Dina's call. The other reasons were after seeing the show I got some threatening phone calls from Danielle. She didn't like what I had to say about her on camera so she flipped out on me. I honestly didn't think that I said anything that bad. Sometimes you get cut off from finishing a sentence when it comes to TV as well, and I had tried to explain that to her. I didn't appreciate the way she spoke to me. She told me to stay away from her and her "real" friends. I still don't know what she was talking about. I certainly haven't spoke to any of her friends about anything because I don't even know what I would have spoke about. I don't even know her friends. The night before the reunion show she called my sister-in- law to try to turn her against me with lies! I didn't appreciate that either. I have heard all over town that she is trashing me and plans to "bring me down," whatever THAT means. It's enough for me to know that I don't need someone like that in my life that could turn on me so quick because they don't like my opinions when asked about their lifestyle.

I know a lot of things about Danielle's past as well as her present and I STILL tried my best not to judge her and I still continued to be her friend. It didn't matter to me as long as it didn't interfere with my life. Her life and her choices are her own...not mine. I was a very good friend to Danielle. I did a lot for her to help her out. A LOT! More than I wish I had. Perhaps I was conned like everyone else who enters her life. Everything that Danielle did for me was calculated. It was not from her heart. She would do something nice for me and then ask me numerous times if I told my husband that she did it. Sometimes she wanted me to tell my sisters-in-law. She demanded I put in one of my blogs that SHE was the one who introduced me to her OB/GYN and actually got mad at me after viewing the first episode that I hadn't mentioned that in the show, like I control the editing process. I laughed when I saw the next episode where I actually DID mention that Danielle gave me the Doctors name. Does anyone really care about that? Does it really matter? I think my husband and I were the ones who are responsible for me getting pregnant...not Danielle. She would always get mad at weird things like that. She only drove me to ONE doctor's appointment, by the way, not every time like she claimed to have done. LIE! Yes, Danielle helped set up CJ's party tables when the cameras were rolling, but the second they stopped filming for a while...Danielle left. She wants credit for ANY nice gestures she does. When you do something nice for someone you shouldn't need or want recognition for it. Like I said, she is calculating! Danielle NOT ONCE asked to me to gather my family to talk about "the book." That is so ridiculous for her to even say when Danielle has EVERY one of their phone numbers! She could have called each of them herself. Why would she need me as if I was her secretary? Ridiculous! My sisters-in-law had NOTHING to do with my choice to end my friendship with Danielle. I would never have given her a chance if I had listened to them and the rest of the town and surrounding towns. That's not how I am. I give everyone a chance. I make my own decisions based on my own experiences with them. Over time, my experiences with Danielle...lead me to this. I stuck by Danielle when no one else would. I am so disappointed and hurt by Danielle. I really don't want to trash her with everything that I know about her. Which is a LOT! I just want her to go away and stay out of my life. I have much more important things in my life to focus on. I hope Danielle gets the help that she needs."

 

[C.Ann]

I have several friends who work for CPS (Child Protective Services) in varying capacities and whatever Danielle did, it could not have been calling CPS on Dina as that info is highly confidential and there is no way the Manzo's would know that - unless they "paid someone off" in the CPS offices or just "assumed" it..

The other theory presented here - Dina forging her ex-husbands name on the contract so Lexi could be on the show sounds much more plausible - and not nearly as "dramatic" as they have made it sound.. Annoying - yes.. None of Danielle's business? Yes.. However, if Dina did in fact forge a signature, she committed a crime - "got caught with her hand in the cookie jar" - so to speak..

Having said that, I personally don't think Danielle should appear in the new season - if in fact there is one.. The more info I have received, the more I believe she is very unstable and could actually bring the entire show down..

I don't know who they would bring in as a 5th housewife, but it would be very interesting to see if Caroline stuck with her - "I dislike you before I like you" mantra.. If it was someone who would jump to her every wish and command, I think it would be fine (think Theresa) - someone with a back bone? Not so much..

Anyone know if there will in fact be another season?

 

[SereneOne]

I have several friends who work for CPS (Child Protective Services) in varying capacities and whatever Danielle did, it could not have been calling CPS on Dina as that info is highly confidential and there is no way the Manzo's would know that - unless they "paid someone off" in the CPS offices or just "assumed" it..

The other theory presented here - Dina forging her ex-husbands name on the contract so Lexi could be on the show sounds much more plausible - and not nearly as "dramatic" as they have made it sound.. Annoying - yes.. None of Danielle's business? Yes.. However, if Dina did in fact forge a signature, she committed a crime - "got caught with her hand in the cookie jar" - so to speak..

Having said that, I personally don't think Danielle should appear in the new season - if in fact there is one.. The more info I have received, the more I believe she is very unstable and could actually bring the entire show down..

I don't know who they would bring in as a 5th housewife, but it would be very interesting to see if Caroline stuck with her - "I dislike you before I like you" mantra.. If it was someone who would jump to her every wish and command, I think it would be fine (think Theresa) - someone with a back bone? Not so much..

Anyone know if there will in fact be another season?

I have worked within CPS and you are allowed to know the accusations against you and they will talk to neighbors and friends, etc. You are not allowed to know who made the call against you, but that can usually be figured out in most cases.

I agree Caroline is Queen Drama Momma, however, Jaqueline is a trouble maker. I think the only ones I like are the kids!

 

[meloneyb21]

...no more camera time for Danielle. that's it....they should be done with her...she's way worse than she portrays herself.

 

[C.Ann]

I have worked within CPS and you are allowed to know the accusations against you and they will talk to neighbors and friends, etc. You are not allowed to know who made the call against you, but that can usually be figured out in most cases.

This is true - but who made the actual call is just an "assumption".. Unfortunately, in RL, there are a large number of us who are dealing with a situation that may eventually end up with a call to CPS.. The "accused" will know what the "accusations" are, but out of 25 to 30 people who are aware of this situation (if not more) said person would only be able to make an "assumption" as to who actually made the call - unless someone in CPS wanted to lose their job by revealing who the caller was..

 

[SereneOne]

This is true - but who made the actual call is just an "assumption".. Unfortunately, in RL, there are a large number of us who are dealing with a situation that may eventually end up with a call to CPS.. The "accused" will know what the "accusations" are, but out of 25 to 30 people who are aware of this situation (if not more) said person would only be able to make an "assumption" as to who actually made the call - unless someone in CPS wanted to lose their job by revealing who the caller was..

You are preaching to the choir, I worked within CPS.

One could not be guilty and "know" who would be vindictive enough to exact revenge in this way. Many "reports" are false and just made for vengeful purposes, wasting time and recourses that could be spent on real cases of abuse.

On another note, it is my understanding that Danielle's youngest child wants to live with the father. He is the one that invented the treadmill and the home gym and that is where his fortune is from. He pays child support and paid the children's tuition--used to be directly to Danielle, but she would spend it elsewhere, so he now pays it directly to the school. She is said to have cheated on him, NOT her claim that he did so. He is supposedly happily remarried.

Danielle is a narcissist and I would further venture to say she is borderline. Her children are objects to stroke her ego and weapons. From what I see, they walk on eggshells to avoid her both her narc. rage and from being "black and white" or projected on. I feel really sorry for them and I think they are great kids because of the dad, who does have and practices visitation.

Correction: The father's father invented the treadmill and home gyms.

 

[C.Ann]

You are preaching to the choir, I worked within CPS.

One could not be guilty and "know" who would be vindictive enough to exact revenge in this way. Many "reporrts" are false and just made for vengful purposes, wasting time and recourses that could be spent on real cases of abuse.

On another note, it is my understanding that Danielle's youngest child wants to live with the father. He is the one that invented the treadmill and the home gym and that is where his fortune is from. He pays child support and paid the children's tuition--used to be directly to Danielle, but she would spend it elsewhere, so he now pays it directly to the school. She is said to have cheated on him, NOT her claim that he did so. He is supposedly happily remarried.

Danielle is a narcissist and I would further venture to say she is borderline. Her children are objects to stroke her ego and weapons. From what I see, they walk on eggshells to avoid her both her narc. rage and from being "black and white" or projected on. I feel really sorry for them and I think they are great kids because of the dad, who does have and practices visitation.

I'm not sure if we're agreeing or disagreeing - LOL - but it's really not important.. I'm not sure that whatever happened on that show will ever be revealed (well - at least the "truthful" version of it)..

Very interesting info about Danielle.. I really don't think she should return to the show - do you? I mean there's "drama" (like HOOC) and then there's drama.. Since everyone has excluded her from their lives - including Jacqueline - what would be the point?

Anyone know if they plan on bringing in a new housewife - or if there will even be another season?

HOOC is going to seem pretty "tame" after this.. Actually, I think that show will be more to my liking..

 

[Kycha]

I'm not sure if we're agreeing or disagreeing - LOL - but it's really not important.. I'm not sure that whatever happened on that show will ever be revealed (well - at least the "truthful" version of it)..

Very interesting info about Danielle.. I really don't think she should return to the show - do you? I mean there's "drama" (like HOOC) and then there's drama.. Since everyone has excluded her from their lives - including Jacqueline - what would be the point?

Anyone know if they plan on bringing in a new housewife - or if there will even be another season?

HOOC is going to seem pretty "tame" after this.. Actually, I think that show will be more to my liking..

I have no doubt that Danielle will be brought back for a second season. Bravo(and the fans) loves the drama. Even if the housewives don't want anything to do with her, I'm sure they can "force" her on them. I'm sure it is written into their contracts that they have to "interact" with each other. Whether that is real interaction or forced or created it doesn't matter.

If you've ever watched the RHWO Atlanta series you know that by the end of the first season all the other housewives pretty much hated Kim(Major Drama Queen). Yet she is coming back for a second season. The only housewife they aren't bringing back is the boring, quiet one(I don't even remember her name).

 

[meloneyb21]

You are preaching to the choir, I worked within CPS.

One could not be guilty and "know" who would be vindictive enough to exact revenge in this way. Many "reporrts" are false and just made for vengful purposes, wasting time and recourses that could be spent on real cases of abuse.

On another note, it is my understanding that Danielle's youngest child wants to live with the father. He is the one that invented the treadmill and the home gym and that is where his fortune is from. He pays child support and paid the children's tuition--used to be directly to Danielle, but she would spend it elsewhere, so he now pays it directly to the school. She is said to have cheated on him, NOT her claim that he did so. He is supposedly happily remarried.

Danielle is a narcissist and I would further venture to say she is borderline. Her children are objects to stroke her ego and weapons. From what I see, they walk on eggshells to avoid her both her narc. rage and from being "black and white" or projected on. I feel really sorry for them and I think they are great kids because of the dad, who does have and practices visitation.

Good for him, and I can totally see that being true.

 

[SereneOne]

I'm not sure if we're agreeing or disagreeing - LOL - but it's really not important.. I'm not sure that whatever happened on that show will ever be revealed (well - at least the "truthful" version of it)..

Very interesting info about Danielle.. I really don't think she should return to the show - do you? I mean there's "drama" (like HOOC) and then there's drama.. Since everyone has excluded her from their lives - including Jacqueline - what would be the point?

Anyone know if they plan on bringing in a new housewife - or if there will even be another season?

HOOC is going to seem pretty "tame" after this.. Actually, I think that show will be more to my liking..

I am just enjoying talking about it and not trying to disagree at all. I DO believe Danielle is highly toxic and this family--including Jaqueline need to run far, far away. By saying that though, I do not in any way think the Manzos and J. are above reproach, they definitely have their flaws, but they are not glowing with toxicity, like Danielle.

I think Vicky and Tamra are revolting. What they did to Gretchen was disgusting. It is none of their business what her and Jeff's arrangement was, esp. since both Jeff and Gretchen were benefitting from it and grown adults.

I like the New York ladies best. Yes they can be nasty, but I just like them. I do not see any of them sinking to the depths of the rest of the HW, in my humble opinion.

 

[C.Ann]

I have no doubt that Danielle will be brought back for a second season. Bravo(and the fans) loves the drama. Even if the housewives don't want anything to do with her, I'm sure they can "force" her on them. I'm sure it is written into their contracts that they have to "interact" with each other. Whether that is real interaction or forced or created it doesn't matter.

If you've ever watched the RHWO Atlanta series you know that by the end of the first season all the other housewives pretty much hated Kim(Major Drama Queen). Yet she is coming back for a second season. The only housewife they aren't bringing back is the boring, quiet one(I don't even remember her name).

Ugh! I'm not sure I can watch another season of Danielle.. Guess I'll have to tune in and see if I can stomach it or not..

I never watched RHWO Atlanta (or NY) - only caught NJ on a fluke this summer.. Last year I got caught up in the Orange County housewives though.. Saw a "little" bit the previous year when 2 of the other housewives were on.. Can't remember their names.. The one with the son in jail and the one that wanted to be a singer.. I'm anxious to see Orange County again..

I DO believe Danielle is highly toxic and this family--including Jaqueline need to run far, far away. By saying that though, I do not in any way think the Manzos and J. are above reproach, they definitely have their flaws, but they are not glowing with toxicity, like Danielle.

I think Vicky and Tamra are revolting. What they did to Gretchen was disgusting. It is none of their business what her and Jeff's arrangement was, esp. since both Jeff and Gretchen were benefitting from it and grown adults.

I like the New York ladies best. Yes they can be nasty, but I just like them. I do not see any of them sinking to the depths of the rest of the HW, in my humble opinion.

As I said above, I didn't catch the Atlanta wives or the NY wives..

I agree that what Vicki and Tamra did was horrible.. Yes - Gretchen was a little on the wild side, but I really think she has a big heart.. I always felt that Tamra was threatened by her (looks wise) and Vicki is just plain nuts!

 

[left210]

I agree that what Vicki and Tamra did was horrible.. Yes - Gretchen was a little on the wild side, but I really think she has a big heart.. I always felt that Tamra was threatened by her (looks wise) and Vicki is just plain nuts!

What did Vicki & Tamra do to Gretchen?

 

[flamom]

the real housewives of nj were on regis and kelly this morning minus danielle. jacquelline is no longer friends with her. they said they don't know if there will be a season 2 you would think with it being the housewives with the highest ratings it would automatically be renewed. i sure hope there's a second season.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I like the New York ladies best. Yes they can be nasty, but I just like them. I do not see any of them sinking to the depths of the rest of the HW, in my humble opinion.

Me too.

 

[HighClass]

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I like the New York ladies best. Yes they can be nasty, but I just like them. I do not see any of them sinking to the depths of the rest of the HW, in my humble opinion.

Me too.



They have real class, sophistication and education. And use real words-what was that "Cleansing" thing the Big Hair Housewives was mumbling about??

 

[beattyfamily]

Anyone watching the lost footage episode on right now? Nothing too exciting but we get to know them a little bit better.

I really love Caroline's kids.

They are not showing Danielle much, which is fine with me.

They did have a commercial for Real Housewives of Atlanta! Said it begins July 30 at 10:00p. Saw lot's of drama.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I am watching at 10....DH wont watch it ...lol

 

[HighClass]

Darn. WE went out to dinner tonight & I missed it. Anything "exciting"?


I saw a clip posted on the web of danielle having a bit part on All My Children about 8 years ago-she was prettier then



http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/07/01/danielle-staub-on-all-my-children-soapnet/

(only one full head shot of her)