Tiki Barber’s Wife Replacing Teresa Giudice On RHONJ???
The future of Real Housewives of New Jersey has been up in the air since Teresa Giudice was put in Prison, now rumor has it Tiki Barber’s Wife Replacing Teresa Giudice On RHONJ.
We know Jim Marchese is probably dancing around in joy if the news is true. Despite the uncertainty of Teresa Giudice future on RHONJ after her 15-month prison stint. While RHONJ future lies in limbo producers are “quietly” putting plans in motion for a seventh season and looking to bring celebrity names into the mix by possibly adding Tiki Barber‘s scandal-plagued wife Traci Lynn Johnson!
Here is what CelebNMusic247.com has heard via RealityTea who spills this hot cup of Earl Grey.
An insider explains:
“They don’t know where it stands with Teresa doing the show or not doing the show or when she’s getting out.”
“So they’re prepping for either way. Anyway, they need to shake up the cast — last season’s cast was terrible.”
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Here is what we are hearing via RealityTea, NYDailyNews and NJ.com:
Lately, the strategy at Bravo has been to boost Housewives franchises by adding celebrity’s wives or going the uber-wealthy route when casting new ladies. RHONJ’s dismal ratings last season have prompted Bravo to try that direction with the once extremely popular RHONJ. And with Teresa’s absence, it seems the perfect opportunity to change things!
Andy Cohen is “committed” to RHONJ and an LA-based casting agent has reportedly been on the lookout for “fabulous” New Jersey ladies wanting “FANTASTIC exposure” (although she won’t say what show she’s casting for, she does confirm it’s for a major cable network).
Meanwhile NJ.com has reported that there have been various casting notices popping up all over the Garden State seeking “new blood” for 5 potential spots.
Housewives perhaps?
Does that mean it’s a whole revamp or will some of the Housewives return?
So far, Melissa Gorga is the only “confirmed” castmate say sources, while Dina Manzo has made it known she has no interest in another season.
An insider tells NY Daily News that a casting director for Sirens Media, who produces RHONJ, was given until the end of February to secure a new “anchor” for the series, to work alongside Melissa (who will remain as a tie-in for Teresa’s expected return) to rebuild RHONJ. Melissa appeared on WWHL this week, which points to confirm that Bravo is keeping her on the roster and fresh in the minds of viewers.
Teresa isn’t expected to leave prison until next February, but Bravo is hopeful she’ll come back to the series, although some sources say Teresa is angling for a solo show.
Insiders reveal that last week Sirens and Bravo execs met to discuss Traci as a potential castmate and negotiations are underway to get her under contract. Everyone believes Traci will be a perfect fit due to her “big, over-the-top personality,” but also because she isn’t squeamish about scandal – something RHONJ is obviously known for!
Traci earned a reputation as a home wrecker because the former NBC intern met her hubby Tiki, then a host on “Today,” while he was married. The retired NY Giant’s running back ended up leaving his 8-months pregnant wife Ginny to shack-up with Traci (he lost his Today gig in the process)! Tiki and Traci married in 2012, just 8 days after his divorce was finalized.
She sounds perfect for RHONJ.
In addition, Tiki and Traci have a daughter named Brooklyn. Neither has commented on the rumor, but a source close to the couple says they have been interested in reality TV for some time.
We will keep you posted…
