Season 15 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Which Stars Are Set to Return?

Get ready to welcome back some familiar faces as The Real Housewives of New Jersey prepares for its 15th season.

In the wake of a fiery season 14 finale that deepened divisions among the cast, Bravo officially announced on March 24 that Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Dolores Catania will return for the upcoming season.

The trio is slated to begin filming later this spring, with additional new cast members expected to join the lineup, though details on those additions will be disclosed in due time.

Meanwhile, the status of Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda remains uncertain.

Their possible departure isn't shocking, considering the explosive altercation in the season 14 finale, where Danielle hurled a pitcher across the table during a heated moment with Jennifer, forcing producers to step in and break up the confrontation. Jackie, Rachel, and Margaret Josephs were also embroiled in intense conflicts with Teresa and her husband, Luis "Louie" Ruelas.

Fans already learned that Margaret, who has been a regular since season eight, will not return this season, having announced her exit from RHONJ just hours before Bravo’s confirmation.

“This might surprise some, but not me,” Margaret shared in an Instagram video on March 24. “After much reflection, I’m moving on from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.”

The 58-year-old revealed she had ongoing discussions with Bravo and Andy Cohen since December but decided that now was the right moment to step away.

“Many things in my life have changed. I’m currently working on a new project,” she explained. “I need to focus more on my family, my design work, and take a break to move forward.”

Expressing gratitude for her time on the show, Margaret promised, “You haven’t seen the last of me on TV. That’s a promise, not a threat. I’m excited about new opportunities and thankful for your support over the years.”

This announcement also highlights a significant shift in the cast dynamics: the mended relationship between sisters-in-law Teresa and Melissa.

While they were estranged at the end of last season, the two have since reconciled, entering season 15 on much better terms.

“We’ve made great progress,” Melissa told E! News last December. “Everything is good now.”

Looking back at their feud, the tension escalated when Joe and Melissa skipped Teresa’s wedding to Louie in August 2022, following a family dispute and Joe’s Instagram post hinting at family discord with the caption, “Blood doesn’t make you family.”