It looks likeThe Real Housewives of New JerseystarJennifer Fessleris regretting her decision to be friendly withco-starTeresa Giudice. Fessler, who joined the show back in 2023 duringRHONJSeason 13, has been trying hard to keep the peace while the rest of her castmates battle it out. However, now that she has started to receive backlash from her friendsMargaret JosephsandRachel Fuda,Fessler is deciding to take a step back from her friendship with Giudice.

Fessler opened up about the situation on Access Hollywood’sHousewives Nightcap, confessing thatGiudice has always been nice to her. However, she did clarify thatshe and Giudice were never more than acquaintances in the first place. When asked why she decided to be kind to Teresa, Jenn explained that it’s not in her nature to “be nasty to someone who’s being nice to me,” confessing that she ended up interacting with her co-star since they were filming together a lot of the time.

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However, Fessler also acknowledged the social media drama Giudice has been involved in along withRHONJstarJennifer Aydinafter the two wereexposed for leaking fake storiesto the pressby a user on X. Fessler added that the situation is extremely unfortunate and revealed thatshe is currently taking a break from Giudice for her own mental health.

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Rachel Fuda and Jennifer Fessler Are No Longer Speaking Because of Giudice

RHONJSeason 14 has been a rollercoaster ride with plenty of questions left unanswered, especiallywith the reunion being canceled. One of these loose ends is where Fessler and Fuda’s friendship currently stands. During the Season 13 reunion,Rachel Fuda’s husband,John Fuda, accused Giudice andher husband,Luis Ruelas, of illegally investigating them. In response,Teresa spread a rumor about John allegedly being a drug dealerin his youth. So, Fessler’s decision to spend time with Teresa after all this left Rachel feeling extremely hurt.

In an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Fuda opened up about feeling betrayed by Fessler and her growing closeness with Giudice. She added that while Fessler told her that she wanted nothing to do with Giudice and her husband, “her words and actions were not the same.” Fuda reflected on her friendship with Fessler, revealing that at times,she was talking to Jenn more than her own family, which is why a part of her was mourning her loss, despite all the anger.

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During the same interview with Access Hollywood,Fessler admitted that she has been sadabout the fallout and hopes that Fuda has been too. The housewife also opened up about the rumors surrounding her dynamic with Fuda, clarifying that therumors about her not being a loyal friend are simply untrue. The reality star concluded on a positive note, saying that she wishes nothing but the best for Fuda and her family.

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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 airs episodes every Sunday on Bravo, which are available to stream on Peacock the next day in the U.S.

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