While Margaret Josephs would “love to” return for another season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she can make peace with a different outcome.
Expressing her thoughts during the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in New York City, Margaret, aged 57, mentioned to Us Weekly that she finds the break from filming to be a refreshing change. She admitted that while she enjoys the relaxation and fun during the break, she does miss being on the filming set and would love to return.
Margaret has been a familiar face on RHONJ since her debut on season 8 in 2017. Her last appearance was in season 14 in 2024, where she featured alongside cast members such as Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider, Jennifer Fessler, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda. It was reported by Us Weekly in February that there is no confirmed casting news for season 15 yet.
According to Margaret, the perfect cast lineup would consist of “my friends and some new people thrown in.”
Adding to her statement, Margaret expressed her desire for all her colleagues to succeed in their careers and shared her perspective on friendships evolving. She pointed out that some friendships have naturally progressed beyond their course, indicating her contentment even if she is not part of certain dynamics. Despite any changes in the show’s cast, Margaret emphasized her gratitude for the beautiful life she leads.
When asked further how she would feel about a potential season 15 exclusion, Margaret said, “If that’s what the Bravo Gods want, that’s fine for me. I’ve had a great ride.”
Margaret has also stayed “very close” to costars Melissa, 45, Dolores, 54, Rachel, 33, Jennifer Fessler, 57, and Danielle, 39. Jennifer Fessler and Danielle, for their parts, also stepped out at the Planet Hollywood opening on Tuesday and gave Us their takes on the RHONJ break.
“I miss the fun of it; the little glimpse of fun that was there. It’s always fun to shoot,” Danielle told Us in a separate interview on Tuesday. “But, I hope the dynamics change. I hope I get something better to work with!”
According to Danielle, she would want everyone to return for season 15 “except for three.”
“We’re Jersey girls. We could play and have a little fun, but let’s not go for the jugular,” Danielle said, without naming which Housewives should be on the chopping block if she had a say.
Jennifer Fessler, meanwhile, revealed to Us on the red carpet that she would “only go back as a friend.”
“Yes, I would go back, honey,” Jennifer Fessler quipped. “I’d go back as the person who does craft services.”
Jennifer Fessler further teased how the group’s dynamics have shifted since “that insane, ridiculous [and] over-the-top finale.”
“I think things have gone as you would’ve expected after that,” she stated. “I mean, I think things were pretty clear, right? I don’t think anyone expected Margaret and Theresa to mend fences — certainly not Melissa and Theresa. I don’t think Danielle and Jen [Aydin] were destined to be friends. I think that was sort of written in the cards and the start.”
With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
