Part two of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion answered more lingering questions from the season. Was Joe Giudice cheating on Teresa Giudice? Can Melissa Gorga actually sing? And did she go on RHONJ to destroy Teresa?

In typical Jersey fashion, these ladies didn’t hold anything back — starting from the very first moment Rosie Pierri was screaming backstage.

The Return of Rosie

Rosie has won the hearts of RHONJ fans this year, but the episode kicked off — not exactly putting her most charming side “on display.”

“I’ll f****g kill her,” Rosie screams, talking about Teresa.

Thank goodnes for Lauren Manzo who was able to calm her down.

“Think about how your father would want you to react,” Lauren says to Rosie.

In the meantime, Teresa and Melissa are shouting at each other about why their family is falling apart while Kathy Wakile, Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo sit with their heads in their hands.

Moderator/host Andy Cohen tries to change the subject and talk about how there have been a lot of heartwarming moments this season with Rosie, especially when she came out about being gay to her niece and nephew. But Teresa doesn’t waste any time to attack Kathy and say that she was unsupportive of Rosie’s sexuality. Rosie fights back and claims that Teresa was actually the unsupportive one.

Whose side are YOU on?

Caroline & Teresa’s Fading Friendship

Next up on Teresa’s chopping block is Caroline and Andy brings up the infamous Nappa trip which sends Caroline into a tailspin.

“When we were in Nappa you called me the ‘c’ word, you called me a b***h,” Caroline says to Teresa.

Caroline goes on to tell Teresa that she needs to open her ears and listen to what people are saying around her. Andy reads a comment from a reader and questions Caroline on being a “bully” to Teresa — who, unsurprisingly, says she did feel like a victim of bullying.

Caroline fires back and asks Teresa to give one example of when she was a bully. Teresa says that it was the “entire season,” but Caroline says no, “give me one” example, but Teresa refuses.

Caroline goes on to say that she was very hurt when Teresa brought her sister, Dina Manzo, on the show to talk about her.

“That was a knife to my heart,” Caroline says.

“She is my friend,” Teresa says. “I’m sorry if I hurt you.”

Andy asks where Caroline’s relationship stands with Dina now, and she says: ”We’re not speaking.”

Melissa’s Singing Career

As Andy said, during season 4 Melissa went from being a star in Joe Gorga‘s bedroom to a star in the recording studio, but not everybody at the reunion agreed with that.

“It looked like to my she was lip-synching the whole time,” Teresa says.

Teresa then prompts her to sing and Melissa follows suit — but that’s not good enough for Tre.

“I want you to sing the whole song,” Teresa says, mocking her.

Melissa says she would never act the same way and attack Teresa’s cookbook. Andy then changes the subject and asks Melissa why her home is on sale — and the truth is revealed.

“Honestly, I don’t want my kids going to school with her kids. And I’m moving away because of that,” Melissa says as she starts to cry.

So sad!

Meeting Hotter, Richer Men

Moving forward, Andy relives an ongoing fight throughout the season: Teresa claiming that Melissa’s music career was going to lead her to meet a hotter, richer man than Joe Gorga (is that even possible?).

Andy points out that there is a reoccurring theme here: Melissa went on the show to hurt Teresa. Teresa nods her head and shouts, ”you came on this show to destroy me.”

But of course everyone in the room rolls their eyes and chalks it off as crazy talk.

Joe Giudice’s Moment Of Truth

Right after commercial break, the man of the hour/season is sitting next to Teresa: her husband, Joe Giudice. Andy asks him right away if he watches the show and what he thinks about his wife’s behavior.

“She’s great. She’s a great mother and a great wife,” Joe says.

Andy asks if he watches the show though.

“No,” Joe says, but he watches Celebrity Apprentice.

Andy proceeds to show a montage of Joe’s most, well, not so great moments, inlcuding the infamous scene in Nappa where Joe pretended to be on the phone with work when it clearly wasn’t. After the video, Andy asks who was he on the phone with.

“A longtime friend of mine. I was taking care of things back home,” Joe says.

“Was it a girlfriend?,” Andy asks.

“No,” Joe says. ”I basically shouldn’t have said what I said to her. That word isn’t even in my vocabulary. I messed up.”

Andy then asks Teresa how she felt when she saw that episode.

“I was hurt, but that’s not a word Joe ever says to me,” Teresa says.

“There was no excuse. I said it, it was stupid,” Joe chimes in.

Andy reiterates that many people think Joe was on the phone with another woman, but he goes into a very detailed explanation saying he was on the phone with “Albie.” Andy asks why he had to speak in a different language when Teresa walked towards him.

“What happened was he put my Spanish pizza guy on the phone because he was having a problem,” Joe says.

Wasn’t he speaking Italian?

Joe goes on to say that “that stupid word” cost him a lot of money and rudely “thanks” Andy for airing it. Meanwhile, all the wives are rolling their eyes.

A reader asks Jacqueline to comment on Teresa putting on a “front” about being happy in her marriage and the fighting begins.

“You told me your husband cheated on you several times,” Jacqueline says to Teresa.

Yikes! Joe just sits there and acts like Jacqueline is crazy, but she continues to word vomit.

Joe chimes in and coyly redponds “never” when Andy asks if he’s ever cheated on Teresa.

Hmm! Definitely seemed unsettling and untrue. Next week during the final installment of the reunion ALL of the husbands join forces with their wives. It will definitely be an explosive finale!

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Do YOU believe Joe was on the phone with a co-worker? Weigh in and vote below.

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Kathy Wakile is proud of her new nose! The witty reality star talked to HollywoodLife.com about her nose job and plumped up lips and she said it’s simple: “I just wanted to look more youthful, like I did in high school.”

“My family thinks it’s great, my husband, he is just the most wonderful and loves me no matter what,” she told HollywoodLife.com. “I’m very lucky for that and he didn’t push me one way or the other. Rosie said ‘Wow, now you look like you used to.’”

Kathy says she had been thinking about getting a nose job for years after she broke it twice playing sports.

“My nose started to get bigger as my face got thinner,” she told us. “I went on four consultations, and my husband actually tried to talk me out of it because he didn’t think I could handle the pain and he was happy with what I looked like. But the bump seemed to become more and more obvious.  You see yourself more and more on TV and I decided that this is as good a time as any  – why not, let’s do it!”

But Kathy wants to be very clear that she doesn’t think plastic surgery is the “go-to” option for young girls.

“I feel that plastic surgery should be used to enhance what you already have, and not to try and look like someone else,” she says. “I was very happy with who I am and what I looked like. I just wanted the look I used to have. I didn’t want to change what I looked like, I wanted to look like me.”

As for her fuller lips, that was actually a last minute decision she made right before she taped the RHONJ reunion special!

“I had my lips done 10 days prior to the reunion,” she says. “While I was there getting a facial I asked what was the process of having them plumped up and I said ‘okay, why not.’ It was only 10 days fresh which is why it looked more so on the show, and my makeup artist plumped them out with lipgloss too.”

— Chloe Melas

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Kathy Wakile, 46, admitted during the show that she had her lips plumped up recently. Previously, the cousin of Teresa Giudice had admitted to having rhinoplasty while on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ back in May, but her transformation was clearly visible on the RHONJ reunion show.

Kathy had her nose done on New Year’s Eve last year and told Andy Cohen: ‘I broke it twice, so it was time to get rid of it. Once in Italy playing soccer, and once playing softball. I’m not athletic.’

Her co-star Jacqueline Laurita confessed to having fillers injected because she felt her face was drooping and Caroline Manzo also revealed that she underwent a tummy tuck at age 39.

As the programme aired, Kathy took to her Twitter page, writing: ‘Yes folks the big secret is out ! I had a nose job and plumped up my lips!! Not hiding anything.’ She went on to say, ‘FYI. I only had the bump removed I didn’t make my nose smaller! Did u know as u get older ur nose & ears continue 2 grow!!!! Glad I have little ears.’ Kathy also said,  ‘funny though the reunion marks the 3rd time @BravoAndy asked me about my nose on camera!! Each time I said “yes” #NoReasonToLie.’

HollywoodLifers, what do you think of Kathy’s transformation? Sound off below!

– Jennifer Tzeses

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Part one of the Real Houswives of New Jersey reunion was apparently the tip of the iceberg for the three-part throwdown. But from Lauren Manzo swearing at Teresa Giudice to the always-poised Kathy Wakile going crazy on Tre, we can’t imagine it getting much worse!

Flashback: Season 3 Reunion

The reunion kicked off by discussing the season 3 reunion — which Jacqueline Laurita didn’t go to. Of course, that was the big question: WHY didn’t she show up to the reunion?

We learned at the end of the season 4 finale that it was because Jacqueline was on the verge of a breakdown, but there was a tidbit more to the story. Jacqueline was apparently “so sick” of Teresa’s Posche fashion show set-up that she couldn’t bear to see her again! Teresa wastes no time to battle back and shouts that she never planted Angelo who revealed that Melissa Gorga used to “dance” for him — which wasn’t true.

“Prove it b***h,” Teresa screams to Jacqueline.

Jacqueline goes on to attack Teresa and say that she has a recording of one of Teresa’s friends revealing that Teresa did in fact set up Melissa at the fashion show, but that it’s “illegal” to share that recording on the reunion. Hmm! So, guess she did?

Moderator/host Andy Cohen asks if Teresa has seen the other housewives since the Posche fashion show last year and she says “no,” she hasn’t — except for Melissa at her daughter’s birthday party. Then in some crazy way Teresa says that she has never spoken badly about her brother or Melissa and that totally throws Jacqueline over the edge. Andy is understandably upset and just keeps on saying “I want to move on.”

And so do we!

Jacqueline’s Relationship With Her Daughter Ashley Today

Teresa wasn’t the only drama in Jacqueline’s life; she was also going through a tough time with her daughter, Ashley Holmes. Jacqueline says that she’s never been happier with Ashley, but then Andy asks about Jacqueline’s financial woes.

Andy then asks Jacqueline about her austistic son, Nicholas, and proceeds to play a very emotional montage which ends with him saying “I Love you.” The cameras are back on Jacqueline as she’s bawling into Caroline’s lap.

“He’s going to say it again,” Caroline tells Jacqueline as she rubs her back.

Teresa says “she doesn’t understand” which triggers Caroline to tell Teresa to “shut up” many, many times.

The Truth About The California Trip

Even though it seemed like everything was OK between Jacqueline and Teresa in Cali — it wasn’t. Jacqueline took to the reunion to reveal that she heard Teresa talking about her when the cameras weren’t rolling.

“I overheard you say [to Melissa] ‘I hate Jacqueline I can’t even look at her f-ing face,’” Jacqueline says.

“So what caused this break-up?” Andy asks.

“All you cared about was exposing them. You wanted me to call her [Melissa] out that she was a stripper,” Jacqueline says to Teresa.

Jacqueline goes on to say that that was the only reason Tre was happy to have Melissa and Kathy on the show — so she could expose who they really are!

“I never called her a stripper,” Teresa shoots back, leading Jacqueline to scream at Teresa and tell her she’s “sick” and “going to hell.”

“Any hope of getting back to that place [in Nappa]? Andy asks.

“I just don’t know. I don’t know,” Teresa says.

Jacqueline doesn’t even say anything.

Lauren Manzo’s Shocking Weight Loss

The focus turns to Caroline Manzo who’s been suffering through menopause and had a lot going on with her kids this season. Then low and behold Lauren Manzo — who just had the lap band surgery — walks on to the stage 35 pounds skinnier. We must say she looks great!

Everyone is talking about how great Lauren looks until Teresa chimes in and criticizes the surgery.

“That’s my problem not yours,” Lauren screams to Teresa.

The Return of Rosie

The focus shifts to Kathy and Andy says that her husband, Richie, has been mean to Tre — but she doesn’t care.

“All these people here are insignificant to me, I don’t give a sh**. But I have it outlined every single thing Richie has said about me [on TV],” Teresa says.

“Right because he wants you,” Kathy jokes in response.

Teresa fires back by revealing that Kathy and Richie almost got divorced — which Kathy denies. This sends Kathy, who rarely yells, into crazy housewife mode.

And fortunately she has her sister Rosie to back her up.

“I don’t care if I get locked up, I’ll kill her,” Rosie screams from back stage.

Bum, bum, bum! Until next Sunday….

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Was this the most dramatic reunion in RHONJ history? Weigh in below!

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Is Melissa Gorga hiding her past from her family and friends? HollywoodLife.com decided to get to the bottom of it by sitting down with The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Kathy Wakile and she didn’t hold back about the scandalous accusations.

“She wasn’t really a dancer,” Kathy tells HollywoodLife.com. “She worked in a club and she was kind of like a Hooters girls, a hostess, a bar maid. She wasn’t a dancer. And even if she had been it doesn’t matter because I know her now and she’s a great mom, and wife and they have a beautiful life. She wasn’t a murderer. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it.”

— Chloe Melas

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Kathy Wakile thought she and Teresa Giudice were on the cusp of rekindling their friendship on the Aug. 19th episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

That fire burnt out quickly, when Teresa mentioned everyone BUT Kathy in her toast at the group’s final dinner.

“Chris and Jacqueline I just want to thank you for inviting us, we had a wonderful time. And Joe and I loved spending time with my brother and Melissa. And we love you guys. Oh yeah, and happy 50th to Caroline. And that’s it.”

Kathy gives a shrug of her shoulders, but admits she “felt embarrassed.”

Even after Teresa confronted Kathy about her comments at the book signing in last week’s episode, she just won’t drop it.

The housewives’ California adventure was going so well up to that point, with most drama held to a minimum. Friendships were being mended and families were coming together.

Teresa and Melissa Gorga continued their bonding. Melissa even teased Teresa about videotaping her and husband Joe Giudice having sex in the vineyards, because Teresa’s such a “media-whore.” Surprisingly, Teresa found the joke funny.

Over in the Manzo/Laurita RV, the families discussed Jacqueline Laurita‘s own burying the hatchet conversation with Teresa. Caroline Manzo, who has avoided Teresa the entire vacation, is still skeptical and admits she “is done” with Teresa’s antics.

It wasn’t all play on this vacation. Chris Manzo had to take care of some business, trying to partner with a couple of the vineyards and bringing their product back east.

Of course, not everyone realized the seriousness of the situation. The Giudice and Gorgas couldn’t help from making wise-cracks and inappropriate comments throughout the vineyard tours.

But the woman at the Levendi vineyards did get a kick out of Teresa and Melissa’s recounting of their own grape-stomping experience. “Just like Lucy and Ethel,” Teresa said.

The most touching moment of the night came when the Manzo family surprised mother Caroline for her 50th birthday with a lovely dinner directly overlooking the vineyard. Each of the kids gave a heartfelt speech, leaving their mom in joyful tears.

The happy occasion was briefly interrupted when Teresa went to confront husband Joe about a mysterious phone call. Here’s what SHE missed:

“Hold on, here she comes, my b**** wife. She’s such a c***,” Joe tells the person on the other line. He covers by telling Teresa it’s one of his workers and Teresa accepts that answer.

The two then slip into the vineyard for a little hanky-panky — because God forbid Caroline have all the attention on this evening. I guess Teresa will continue to stay in the dark about Joe’s strange phone call.

Prepping for their final dinner, Teresa visits Jacqueline’s “salon.” The two have a little girl chat, but avoid any serious topics. Jacqueline does suggest Joe speak with her husband Chris Laurita and clear the air about their issues.

On the other side of the suite, Caroline visits Kathy’s “salon.” The two discuss, who else, Teresa. Kathy wants to know about Jacqueline and Teresa’s conversation, but Caroline remains suspect and doesn’t think the relationship is at all healthy.

Finally as all the families sat down for dinner, it looked like this trip was going to end on a happy note. But Teresa’s “mean” toast, as Caroline called it, soured any chance of the housewives’ friendships growing any stronger.

How about you Hollywoodlifers? Were you surprised by Teresa’s toast, or is it just more of the same old Teresa rudeness?

The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s July 22 found Teresa Giudice and the gang doing what they do best: drinking! Teresa and hubby Joe took a trip to the vineyard, where Teresa revealed that she wants to “brand” herself with the unveiling of her new drink, Fabellini.

Teresa and Joe then had a private tasting at America’s Oldest Winery, and thankfully a car service was provided for the couple to get home, considering Joe’s past with DUI charges. Teresa took a surprise opportunity to slam Bethenny Frankel‘s Skinny Girl brand by explaining that Fabellini doesn’t taste as “diet-y.” Ouch!

The jabs continued at Teresa’s book signing, where Kathy Wakile pointed out a few of her mother’s recipes in Teresa’s cookbook. Teresa said that was a “cheap, passive-aggressive shot.” Ouch again!

Meanwhile, Joe and Melissa Gorga were spending some quality time with their kids — Gino, Joey and Antonia — when Melissa’s songwriter arrived  to discuss “moving forward.” Later, at a photo shoot with her adorable daughter Antonia close behind, Melissa admitted that it’s hard for her to be “cocky.” Maybe that had something to do with Joe claiming he “owns” her during the shoot!

Elsewhere, Caroline Manzo and daughter Lauren went to visit the location of the new makeup salon they’re opening together. Though Caroline expressed concern about the business venture, she conceded that her daughter is a “fighter” and can handle opening up the salon. It seems like the pair is ready to get Kafface up and running!

The husbands tried to drown out their wives’ drama with a meeting about the upcoming trip to Napa, but Joe G. clearly didn’t go to reconcile, because he kept bringing up issues Jacqueline Laurita had with Danielle Staub. Talk about digging up the past! Chris Laurita said he was annoyed to learn what Joe G. had been saying about his family all over town.

We can’t wait to see what happens next week when the whole gang goes to Napa — together!

Whose RV would you rather ride in, HollywoodLifers? The Gorgas and Giudices’, the Manzos and Lauritas’ or the Wakiles’?

— Mark McArthur

A recent convert to The Real Housewives of New Jersey, I’m willing to say Kathy Wakile‘s sister Rosie is my favorite character — which is why I’m happy to say the July 8 episode is all about her! She brings a new “friend” Brianne over for family dinner, and Kathy’s husband Rich appears to take a particular shine to her.

“I approve of lesbians,” Rich announces. “They go after the same thing I like.”

I’m sure the lesbian community is very thankful for Rich’s “approval.”

Watch a clip of Rosie and her new lady friend below:

— Andy Swift

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