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The Real Housewives of New Jerseyhave hit the pause button on filming for two of its stars in the wake of an alleged physical incident.
Jennifer AydinandDanielle Cabralhave been temporarily suspended from filming the Bravo series while an investigation regarding the two women is under review, PEOPLE confirms.
The reality stars allegedly got into an “altercation” while filmingRHONJat costarTeresa Giudice’s home on Thursday. “They’ve been falling out all season, but this argument escalated in ways it hadn’t yet,” a source tells PEOPLE.
The exchange started verbally and allegedly became physical when Aydin, 46, pushed Cabral, 38, according to the source. Cabral, in turn, allegedly threw her drink at Aydin. The plastic cup hit Aydin’s face, and the back of her earring “cut into the back of her neck,” per the source.
As a result of the alleged incident, Aydin and Cabral were suspended from filming for several days, though a second source tells PEOPLE that “nobody knows how long that’ll last for.”
“Neither filmed this weekend but they have scheduled scenes this week,” the second source says.
PEOPLE has reached out to Aydin and Cabral’s reps for comment.
‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ cast, including Rachel Fuda, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral.Andrew Eccles/Bravo
Andrew Eccles/Bravo
RHONJis currently filming its 14th season. Cabral made her debut on the show last season, while Aydin has been on the Bravo series since season 9 in 2018.
Besides Cabral, Aydin and Giudice (a star of the show since its inception in 2009), the series also starsMelissa Gorga,Dolores Catania,Margaret Josephs, andRachel Fuda.
Jackie GoldschneiderandJennifer Fesslerare expected to resume their Friends of the franchise roles, like they did in season 13.
While the recent drama seems to be focused around Cabral and Aydin, last season’s focus was heavily centered on the Gorga/Giudice family divide.
Years of misunderstandings plus business dealings between Teresa’s then-fiancéeLuis “Louie” Ruelasand her brotherJoe Gorgahad put a strain in their relationship, but things only got worse throughout the season when attempts were made to repair it. The season ended with Joe, 43, and Melissa, 44, deciding not to attend Teresa’s wedding after it was revealed Teresa, 51, and Louie, 48, had met with Joe behind Melissa’s back to tell Teresa’s brother about cheating rumors they’d heard involving Melissa (Melissa has vehementlydenied the “baseless” allegations).
For that point on, lines were drawn between Teresa and Melissa. The two traded insults on social media and on their respective podcasts. They were even split into separate panels onBravoConback in October to mitigate the noise.
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The Real Housewives of New Jerseycan be streamed in full on Peacock.
source: people.com
