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Jacqueline Laurita Leaving 'Real Housewives'?

Media reports say the New Jersey star has quit the show

By Nicole Tsong Sep 29, 2011 2:02PM

BravoHousewives are dropping like flies. Jacqueline Laurita, of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," has reportedly walked away from the small screen.

 

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Jacquilne has quit the show, media reports said, just weeks after four cast members from "The Real Housewives of New York City" were given the boot from their show. A source told People magazine Jacqueline "had to walk away for her sanity."

The star has been frank about her frustration on her Twitter feed, and said she wasn't going to the reunion, which taped on Wednesday, according to People magazine. On Wednesday, Jacqueline tweeted, "I can't be part of the Charade anymore.It's unsettling. It's disturbing & against what I stand for. I'm a REAL housewife." The day before that, she tweeted, "2b honest.I'm tired of the BS &sh***y low life people.I didn't know this was what I signed up 4.I have 2rise above&move on."

On Thursday, she added she wants to focus on "positive things now please.I threw the trash out.I'm cleaning now and reorganizing.Starting fresh and new."


Last year, original cast member Danielle Staub also left the show, saying she felt Bravo was almost "glorifying" bad behavior. New cast members Kathy Wakile and Melissa Gorga joined for the third season.

 

Bravo reps had no comment, People said.

Do you think the New Jersey "Housewives" are better off without Jacqueline?

 

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

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Oct 4, 2011 6:47AM
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well, well, well, finally.!  I can see why Jacqueline cant take Theresa anymore.  I could see from the first season that Theresa was the biggest a**hole on the show..and yet she and Caroline continued to stand by her.  I could never really see that for REAL...Caroline will stay on but you can see that her and her family will put some distance between them with the Guedice family. Rightly so, because if these scum bags were in my family I would not be sitting at there Christmas dinner either...Please Bravo get rid of the two Joe G's there both scum bags and maybe hire a good case of whoop a** Kim G. to put Theresa and her evil clan in their place...You know everyone hated Kim G. but she was the only one from day one who spoke the true words about Theresa...Theresa is a big bully just like her husband and brother, and soon her kids......sorry Tre, but you got to go as well..   
Oct 4, 2011 5:40AM
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I am amazed that she has made this decision, as I would not have given her credit for this.  While Jacqueline is sweet,  I am more happy that her crazy, selfish daughter is out of the picture.  Teresa and her husband are totally nuts and without a filter in their behavior, but I suppose that is what attracts people to the show.  I personally would not care if this Housewives show returned or not.
Oct 3, 2011 8:04AM
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I think it's great that she finally came to her senses.  Who cares if they were thinking about getting rid of her as the rumor mill says.  Being on one of these shows is like selling your soul to the devil.  You lose your Soul, compassion and self-respect.  (I believe a  perfect example of that is Theresa and her husband, the two biggest beotches on the show).  She's made money off of family recipes that she didn't even come up with for God's sake.  The sad thing is I know all of this and I've actually watched only 2 episodes ever, but these losers are what count for news now.  Anyone ever hear of that war going on and we are losing good men and women.  Obviously they and the people who watch these show are unaware of it.  If this is anyone's idea of an escape from reality, I would really reassess yourselves.Angry
Oct 2, 2011 1:20PM
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I think Jacqueline should stay and they should get rid of Theresa and her horrible husband or melissa, who I like but her dirt bag horney husband has to go he bought the show DOWN.
Oct 1, 2011 2:26PM
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WELL WELL WELL- BRAVO has succeeded to (almost) ruin another couples lives. Realty TV takes a massive toll on peoples lives. At a large cost, more so that people realize. And for what? To get paid a two figure amount  or a bit more per episode then agree to more when and "IF" they are allowed to come back the next season "IF" they've had enough "DRAMA" and are "INTERESTING" enough draw that people are talking about for BRAVO to get them back for the next season. Hold them hostage till just before filming is going to start to see what they are going to get paid and work that out and "IF" they are going to get called back ? Maybe just MAYBE Jackie already knew she along with everything else she may  have heard a rumor she was going to be dropped too from the show as to why she wasn't going to appear at the reunion. If you think about it all she really had to talk about was the drama with her daughter which was enough. Other than that she was really quiet all season. Caroline was the major factor and centered mainly around her she more than likely got paid more even thou she doesn't need it. Watch she will prob get her own show after all this. Why who cares. Like someone else commented she's trying to be the counselor and the mentor and get into everyone's business ( a Dr. Phil) The only reason her marriage has lasted this long is because he husband has been absent all these years. They don't have time to fight. Melissa on don't even get me started on that getto  wanna be . Tell me WHY is it , that BRAVO in EVERY Housewives thinks that ONE of them has to attempt to sing who cant except one who was professional before the program ever started was CANDY. Who gives a crap about Melissa .. This tight net family you never saw before who were suppose to be so tight and so loving together all the time you NEVER saw before . All of a sudden appear in the show .. I mean COME ON GIMME A BREAK ... who are you kidding ? Theresa who is in the clouds somewhere who writes a book and the only reason it's selling anything is because it was on the show. Same as Bethany which was a fluke thing who is laughing all the way to the bank. Who I might add is now in a major law suit  You think it's time to pull the plug on housewives and get some real down to earth "REAL" housewives if it MUST continue? I myself would rather they just pull the plug and say goodbye to it all and say by Andy it run its course and time for a change it was nice while it lasted but enough is enough you over did it. Should have just stuck with a good thing OC but you ran that into the ground too.. Two divorces out of that and switching too many people was you down fall again wanting too much "DRAMA" .. Like the saying goes MONEY TALKS and in your case RATINGS DROP.

Oct 1, 2011 10:06AM
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I totally understand why she would want to leave the show. She and Caroline are the only REAL people on the show and in my opinion, neither are deserving of the drama and low life garbage this show has become. Honestly, the show has quickly turned to resemble Jr.High school antics. I for one will not be tuning in for the next season. These ladies continually proclaim they are Godly and devout Catholics, funny they don't act like it. Wish Jacqueline all the best.
Sep 30, 2011 9:32AM
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I hate to see Jacqueline and her family leave NJ Housewives. She and the Manzo's are the only classy people on that show. I wish you and your family the very best. YOU ARE A GOOD MOTHER. It was awful watching you being so hurt by your daughter. You and Chris don't deserve Ashley's inexcusable behavior at all. I hope when she grows up and sees these shows she'll realize what a monster she was. You are good people!
You will be terribly missed on the show.

Sep 30, 2011 6:58AM
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I hope if Jacqueline does leave that her daughter will leave also.  That girl is one selfish brat. Imagine not getting your mother anything for Christmas, and talking about on national tv??   Jacqueline deserves so much better.

 

Sep 30, 2011 5:20AM
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Good move! and good luck on bigger and better thing's too come!
Sep 30, 2011 4:21AM
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Jacqueline does everything from her heart, she is not a phony. There are no strings attached to her kindness, no hidden agenda. She comforts her friends and family without any unrealistic expectations of "getting something in return" for her efforts.  I'm very fond of Jacqueline and her husband Chris. In the midst of all the chaos, the table flipping, the swearing like sailors, the DWI's, e.t.c., take a moment and notice how hubby Chris purposely lays low and makes an effort to keep himself, his children and Jacqueline out of the direct line of fire.  He looks absolutely disgusted at times, embarrassed even, when his family starts behaving like a group of ignorant loudmouths. Hear that "Juicy Joe?"  Chris has more class and integrity in his little pinky finger than you could ever hope to wish for in your lifetime.
Sep 30, 2011 1:12AM
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Jacquilne, good choice, leave the show so you and your daughter can work out any issues you may have in private.  Let Teresa continue to ruin her family's life because she is only in it for the money.  I am so thankful that I do not have a Teresa in my life.  I will continue to pray for Teresa's children because they have no adult role model in their life. 
Sep 30, 2011 12:38AM
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Sad I really really like Jacquile.She has had  a hard year with her daughter and for those of you that don't have teen's and 20's something kids yet "Shut Your Mouth" you have no clue as to what she is and has gone through with Ashely.She is not whining and bitchy this is how the year has played out. Get off Caroline too she is a wonderful salt of the earth Wife,Mother,Sister and Friend. She will be so missed!!!!!!
Sep 29, 2011 11:29PM
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I think Jacqueline will be better off w/o New Jersey "Housewives"!!! just saying......
Sep 29, 2011 11:25PM
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Please!  I think it's time for BRAVO to eliminate all the "Real" Housewives programs already and go back to some of their original, wonderful programming.  That's enough.  I agree that Jacqueline always seemed the most thoughtful and considerate.  She does have a problem with her daughter, who is terribly spoiled.  I hope her daughter gets it all together sometime, because her mother has tried and tried again to help her.  Speaking of Housewives, I've never seen any of them do housework, except Caroline, whom I've seen cooking from time to time.  The only thing I've seen Theresa do is put little bows on her spoiled, bratty girls' heads.  I agree with those of you that said she is illiterate.  She can't speak English and she can't speak Italian correctly either.  She "wrote" a cookbook, and she didn't know the names of herbs that are always used in Italian cooking. 
Sep 29, 2011 11:10PM
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I am waiting for Joe Gorga to come out of the closet. His wife even said she swears he loves men and needs to admit it. Notice how he loves to wear womens clothing...Hello!
Sep 29, 2011 10:46PM
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So sorry to see Jacqueline leave, as she and Caroline are the ONLY stable ones on the show.  Come on Bravo, I thought this was the RHoNJ.....NOT the Gorga & Giudice show, their story line has run its course, enough already.   Someone (perhaps Caroline) needs to tell these two "wanna be princess" off!!!!!
Sep 29, 2011 10:42PM
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Going back to season 1, I always viewed Jacqueline as the one housewife out of that entire motley crew, that I could probably relate with the most.  Right off the bat, I found her to be a woman who seemed to be very sincere, very loyal and very loving with her family. She came across as "the real deal" to me, it never seemed forced for the camera. I always found the scenes with her husband and children to be the real thing as well. He adores her and she him, its obvious just by seeing their interaction with one another. Dare I say it, I think they might even RESPECT each other. That being said, I've always had the feeling that Jacqueline was trying to sort out where her place was, so to speak, among the other women. I was always a people pleaser growing up, wanting to be accepted and I kind of got that sort of vibe with Jacqueline, albeit, through the a t.v. screen. In season 1, she already seemed to be carrying around some seriously guilty baggage with her where Ashley was concerned. We viewers witnessed first hand that drawing the line with Ashley has been a difficult task for her. I'm sure recent events with Ashley coupled with some of the nasty things that the press has said about her daughter recently, the guilt she's been carrying around is that much heavier, despite finally putting her foot down with the support of hubby Chris. I can't pretend to know what these women's lives are really like when the camera's are turned off, but I do think that Jacqueline is the real deal. Perhaps she got in a little over her head, a little too deep. With her maternal instincts probably kicking up a storm, she wants to protect and nurture her family, namely Ashley, so they can grow and move forward... and do it OUT of the spotlight. Bottom line, I think Jacqueline is a really nice person and so is her husband. Soon as I heard him talking about Ashley being his daughter and loving her the same as his own, I practically fell in love with the guy right on the spot! Sealed the deal for me. I wish them the best.                     
Sep 29, 2011 10:37PM
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She is too hard on her daughter; She will regret this in years to come

She is jealous of her mother and mother is jealous of her !

Been there learned from that

 

Sep 29, 2011 10:36PM
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"Do I think the New Jersey "Housewives" are better off without Jacqueline?" I think the world would be better off without the whole Housewives franchise!
Sep 29, 2011 10:26PM
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Yeah I felt she wasnt a very good parent to her daughter,I say good riddens to bad rubbish.

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