The drama betweenDolores CataniaandMargaret Josephstook everyone by surprise duringThe Real Housewives of New JerseySeason 14 finale ofthe reality series. Within the first few minutes of the episode,Catania came in with all guns blazing and accused Josephs of being a liar.The argument was over an alleged meeting that took place duringRHONJSeason 13, which Catania referred to as a “burn summit.”
During the drama-filled finale, Catania visited Josephs’s home. ButJosephs insisted on cleansing her with sage before letting her insince she had been at the “devil’s house” earlier, referring toTeresa Giudice. The two then started discussing what Josehps called a “burn session” that Giudice hosted. Catania shared that Guidice only held the meeting to share that Josephs had been collaborating withLouie Ruelas’sex-wife since 2021.
During the spat,Josephs admitted that she had been in touch with Ruelas’s exand that’s when Catania exploded. She questioned why Josephs would ever do that. But that’s where the drama escalated. Dolores then claimed thatJosephs shouldn’t be angry with Teresa for the meeting since Margaret held a similar meeting about her!Josephs clarifies that the gathering was simply a “reunion review” and reminds Catania that she was invited to attend as well. However,the tension escalatesas Catania denies being invited, and calls Margaret a liar amongst other inappropriate names, leading toa heated confrontation.
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In a previous interview withUS Weekly, Dolores Catania revealed that a lot of cast members get together before season reunions for these meetings. The Bravolebrity talked about TheRHONJSeason 13reunion and shared thatthere was a “meeting of the minds” before the special was filmed. Catania added that it was in this meeting that certain members of the cast, including Josephs, planned to ambush Giudice and her husband during the reunion.
While promotingRHONJSeason 14, Catania confirmed thatthis “burn session” against Giudice definitely happened. “No one denied the meeting happened,” added the reality star, sharing that the denial was what the meeting was about. Catania then shared that she wasn’t invited to this meeting about Guidice,implying that she has always been friends with her.
Catania also claimed thatshe does not need to rehearse what to say during the reunionlike some of her co-stars and expressed that there’s no point in going into it with a plan, because the host,Andy Cohen, might not ask the questions you expect him to. The reality star admitted that she doesn’t even think about the reunion until she’s on the reunion stage.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
The Real Housewives of New Jersey follows the dramatic lives of a group of affluent women living in the Garden State. Centered around family, friendship, and fierce rivalries, the series delves into their personal and professional endeavors. With lavish lifestyles as the backdrop, the show captures intense confrontations, heartfelt moments, and the complexities of balancing relationships and social expectations.
The Real Housewives Of New JerseySeason 14 reunionepisode is set to air on July 13, 2025, on Bravo.All seasons of the showare available to stream on Peacock.
