Posted: November 13, 2025

The Garden State just erupted — again.

Real Housewives of New Jersey veteran Margaret Josephs has made it crystal clear that any chance of reconciliation with Teresa Giudice is over for good.

In a stunning and unfiltered appearance on the BILF Pod, the 58-year-old reality star unleashed a flurry of truth bombs that have already sent shockwaves through the Bravo universe.

“Never,” Margaret said bluntly when asked if she could ever be friends with Teresa again. “I will never acknowledge her again. I will never look at her again. I don’t want to have anything to do with her. Never in a million years.”

It was a mic-drop moment that left even longtime RHONJ fans speechless. For years, viewers have watched the two women’s friendship rise, fall, and explode — from playful banter and sisterly bonding to screaming matches and full-blown betrayals.

But this time, Margaret isn’t hinting at another comeback. She’s closing the door. Permanently.

“When You’re Dead to Me, You’re Dead.”

For those who’ve followed the long, messy history between these Jersey icons, Margaret’s words mark the final nail in a relationship that’s been limping along for years.

While Joe and Melissa Gorga recently made headlines for attending a surprise reunion with Teresa, Margaret says she won’t be following suit — ever.

“By the way, when you’re dead to me, you’re dead,” she declared. “And that’s it. And she’s dead to me.”

Her tone wasn’t angry — it was final.

The revelation came during the July 3 episode of BILF Pod, in a clip that quickly went viral on TikTok thanks to @ALLRHONJ, racking up millions of views within hours. Fans flooded the comments section, calling the moment “pure Jersey history.”

No Forgiveness for Teresa — and None for Luis

When the conversation turned to Teresa’s husband, Luis Ruelas, 50, Margaret didn’t hold back there either.

“Her husband, I could give two sh*ts what happens to him,” she admitted without hesitation.

That remark alone could’ve sparked a full-blown Bravo earthquake — and it did. Within minutes, fan pages lit up, with many recalling Luis’ controversial behavior both on and off the show: the fiery on-camera confrontations, the mysterious business rumors, and his now-infamous outbursts during Season 13.

Margaret, who was once part of Teresa’s inner circle, made it clear that she’s moved past the chaos — but not without scars.

“She has horrible issues,” Margaret said. “I pray that she gets out of them for the sake of her daughters and her family. I don’t want anything bad to happen to her. But that doesn’t mean I want her in my life.”

That subtle mix of compassion and cold detachment spoke volumes.

“I’ve Given Her Endless Chances.”

When the podcast host suggested that Margaret might one day soften her stance, the designer-turned-Housewife quickly shut that down, pointing out that she’s already extended olive branches more times than fans realize.

“She orchestrated having my hair pulled [by Danielle Staub],” Margaret reminded listeners. “She’s thrown an entire table of food at me. They’ve done horrible, horrible things. They’ve had endless chances.”

That infamous Season 10 moment — when Danielle yanked Margaret’s ponytail during a boutique brawl allegedly at Teresa’s urging — remains one of the most shocking physical altercations in Real Housewives history.

Even now, years later, the emotional bruise clearly hasn’t faded.

The RHONJ Divide

Margaret’s statement comes at a pivotal moment for The Real Housewives of New Jersey. With the 15th season still in limbo, rumors swirl about production shake-ups, cast splits, and alliances shifting behind the scenes.

Insiders tell Page Six that Bravo is “reconsidering the show’s direction” after a season marked by toxic feuds and plummeting cast unity. The network reportedly even explored filming two separate RHONJ versions — one centered on Teresa, the other on Margaret and Melissa Gorga — to see which dynamic resonated with fans.

If that’s true, Margaret’s declaration may have just drawn an unerasable line in the Jersey sand.

“You can’t fake chemistry — or forgiveness,” a source close to the cast told Radar Online. “At this point, it’s not even about storylines. These women truly can’t stand each other anymore.”

Fans React: “Iconic Energy” vs. “Cold-Hearted”

Social media has exploded with reactions — and as always in Bravo land, it’s divided straight down the middle.

“Margaret just said what everyone was thinking,” one fan posted on X. “Teresa’s been toxic for years. Enough is enough.”

Others were less sympathetic:

“You can tell she’s still bitter,” one commenter wrote. “When you have to keep saying someone’s dead to you, they’re clearly still living rent-free in your head.”

A third summed it up best:

“Classic Jersey — loyalty until the knife comes out.”

Teresa’s Silence Speaks Volumes

Interestingly, Teresa Giudice herself has stayed completely silent on the matter. The queen of table-flipping and dramatic reunions has yet to issue any public response — a rare move for the fiery OG.

Her husband Luis, meanwhile, reportedly brushed off questions from paparazzi earlier this week, muttering “no comment” before driving off.

But fans of the franchise know better: silence from Teresa usually means something is brewing.

What’s Next for RHONJ?

With filming delays, fractured friendships, and fan fatigue setting in, many are wondering if The Real Housewives of New Jersey can even survive another season without major cast changes.

Bravo has yet to confirm whether production for Season 15 will resume before the end of 2025 — but one thing’s certain: if both Teresa and Margaret return, fireworks are guaranteed.

Until then, Margaret Josephs seems more than happy to live her life Giudice-free.

“That ship has sailed,” she said firmly. “And I’m not looking back.”