RHONJ: 10 Questions Fans Need To Have Answered After Season 12’s Premiere

The Real Housewives of New Jersey started season 12 off with a bang. In the premiere, Bravo fans got reacquainted with the same group of Housewives since season 8 (plus a newbie, Traci Johnson). Teresa Giudice is in a new relationship, Dolores is still renovating her home, Jennifer had a rhinoplasty, and Margaret, Melissa, and Jackie are all in good spirits at the start of the summer season.

In the premiere, the women gathered at Teresa’s house for a pool party, which is when the drama began. From a former video of Louis that floated around the Internet to Jennifer’s big secret about her husband, this could be one of RHONJ’s best seasons yet – but there’s a lot of questions that the series will have to answer before it ends.

Will Delores Explain Her Breakup From David (And Will Her New Man Appear?)

In the premiere, Delores told audiences that she was still dating her long-term boyfriend, David. And just like before, she was still renovating the home she didn’t share with David. Fans know that Delores wanted more from David but as a busy doctor, he was too busy for their relationship.

Delores noted that both her kids were home from school and she wanted her ex-husband, Frank Catania Sr., to get it done promptly. Outside of the show, however, it appears that Delores has moved on from David and is now in a relationship with Paul Connell, according to CheatSheet. Will her breakup from David be shown in the series, and will her new beau make a cameo?

Do Bill’s Mistresses Make An Appearance?

Jennifer Aydin hasn’t always had it easy on RHONJ. Her controversial behavior after one too many tequila drinks has made her more enemies than friends. As for her family life, however, it was her one saving grace. Fans loved Jennifer’s large family and the dynamic she had with her husband, Bill.

Bill had a shaky first season (with fans thinking he was too controlling), but fans warmed up to him and he quickly became one of RHONJ’s best husbands. In a shocking twist, however, Magaret claimed that Bill had an affair for two years in the season 12 premiere, and Jennifer didn’t deny it. Will Bill’s mistress(es) make an appearance? And will viewers ever hear Bill’s side of the story? Time will tell.

And How Long Did Margaret Know About The Cheating?

Way back in season 10, the women of New Jersey went away on vacation to Mexico. The vacation was tense, with every dinner turning into a brawl. In one scene, the women were at a stunning dinner when Margaret claimed that Jennifer’s husband slept in the pool house because of his infidelities. Jennifer denied the claims.

But it looks like Margaret was right when Jennifer admitted the infidelities in the season 12 premiere. While fans wait to hear Bill’s side of the story, the question remains, did any of the other women know about Bill? And how long did Margaret know about this?

Will Viewers See An Inside Look Of Teresa, Louis, And Their Families Living Together?

At the start of season 12, it looks like Teresa and her four daughters are the only ones living together. In one scene, however, the girls talk about how strange it’s going to be when they move to another home and start living with a man and his sons.

Louis and Teresa aren’t engaged at this point in the show but plan on joining their families and moving in together. This is a huge transition for Teresa and her daughters and audiences are wondering if they’ll get to see Teresa and Louis’s new life.

What Separates Margaret And Teresa?

Teresa has been in her fair share of fights over the years, but it looks like season 12’s argument with Magaret is diabolical. Although Margaret has been nothing but a Teresa supporter in the past, Teresa doesn’t miss a chance to throw shade at Margaret.

In season 12, it looks like Margaret has had enough of Teresa’s petty behavior. In the season preview, Margaret and Teresa are seen fighting continuously. In one scene, Teresa knocks things off the table and lunges at Margaret, who looked unphased at the time. The question is, what separates these two former friends? Is it the red flags that Louis gives off or is it because Teresa is defending Jennifer?

What Will Happen With Dolores’s Constant Construction?

Fans were stunned to learn that Delores moved out of David’s home (after renovating it to make it perfect for her) and moved back into her former family home, which was still under construction. The construction being done on her home is the one constant storyline Delores has had for years.

The contractor, of course, was Delores’ ex, Frank Sr. Although Delores and Frank have one of the best friendships in the series, things appeared tense in the season 12 premiere when Delores talked about Frank’s new girlfriend. Will Delores’s house be completed this season? More than that, will the construction come in between her and Frank?

How Will Traci Johnson Get Along With The Cast?

There are numerous things fans know about Melissa Gorga now that she’s been on the series for over 10 years, but the one thing fans didn’t know is that she and Joe are close with Traci Johnson and her former NFL-playing husband, Tiki Barber.

It looks like Traci is a friend of the series in season 12 and will stay loyal to Melissa. With her allegiance to Melissa, fans can’t help but wonder if she’ll fit in with the group, especially with Teresa. Teresa doesn’t always like new Housewives, especially if they’re friends with her sister-in-law.

Will It Be Jennifer & Teresa Vs. The Cast For The Entire Season?

At Teresa’s pool party, Jennifer was uncomfortable because she and the group didn’t end season 11 on good terms. She felt like the odd one out when no one said hi to her and gave her fake smiles. Her only friend from the group was Teresa.

It doesn’t take a lot to get Teresa angry at another Housewife, which begs the question: will it be Teresa and Jennifer vs. the rest of the cast for a majority of the season? Or will Jennifer get on better terms with the other women?

Will Jennifer Be Happy With Her Nose?

The elephant in the room for season 12’s premiere was Jennifer’s new nose after undergoing rhinoplasty. Jennifer was open about her plastic surgery story and said she traveled to Turkey to have it done after meeting the doctor on Instagram. However, her husband (who is a plastic surgeon) seemed concerned by Jennifer’s recovery.

Likewise, when she took her bandages off, it was obvious that it wasn’t exactly what people were expecting. Jennifer took to Instagram to say that her nose was still healing and she started filming just four weeks after surgery. However, fans can’t help but wonder if her nose will get better as healing progresses, because she didn’t seem thrilled by the results.

Will Joe Gorga & Louis Get Along?

Joe Gorga is one of the series’ best husbands. He’s been a part of the show since season 2 as Melissa’s husband and Teresa’s brother and has a big say in the series.

In the premiere, Joe has some concerns over Teresa’s new boyfriend after seeing his past in the press. And in the preview for the series, Joe is seen arguing with Teresa and her daughter Gia. It has fans wondering if Louis will be the wedge that comes in between Joe and Teresa, just as Teresa’s ex did years prior.

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