"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is approaching its seventh season and Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Jacqueline Laurita are all set to return. Meanwhile, a report from Fox News reveals that 44-year-old cast member Dina Manzo will not be coming back for season 7 and that her decision does not stem from her feud with sister-in-law Laurita.
Manzo explained that the decision to step away from the popular Bravo TV show was due to the fact that she was relocating to Los Angeles, California. Relocating would make it impractical to shoot scenes all the way back in New Jersey and it would no longer make sense given that she would no longer really be a New Jersey resident.
However, the reality show star did reveal that the network invited her back for season 7 and that the majority of the next season will focus on the return of Giudice from prison. Giudice and her husband had been sentenced for 15 months and 41 months jail time, respectively, due to fraud.
"Of course, they asked me back," she explained. "I thought about it for a minute, and I thought 'How am I supposed to do this? I don't live there.' I have an apartment here in Manhattan but I don't live in New Jersey, so I don't see how that could work."
As stated in a report from People, Manzo has had a long-standing feud with Laurita on the show, which has been a primary draw for good television drama, and recently finalized her divorce with Tommy Manzo. The star is currently dating businessman Dave Cantin. Unfortunately, their love life will not be a part of the show given Manzo's departure.
"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is expected to premiere this summer, although the network has not yet announced an official premiere date. Season 7 is rumored to premiere by June or July given the premiere schedule of the past seasons.
