Andy Cohen Reconnects with Jacqueline Laurita After Past Feud
Bravo host Andy Cohen revealed a fresh update on his relationship with former The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Jacqueline Laurita during an appearance at Bravo Fan Fest 2026, bravotv.com reported. Cohen told the audience that he recently sent Laurita a copy of his new book, Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook: Twenty Years Behind the Scenes of the Real Housewives and the Bravoverse, prompting a direct message response from her.
“By the way, I got a DM. I sent Jacqueline the book, and I got a DM from her the other day,” Cohen said on the Andy’s Housewives History Lesson panel, adding that the two are “cool” now. Laurita appeared as a main cast member on the Bravo reality series from Season 1 through Season 5, before returning for Season 7.
Cohen Describes Laurita Skipping Season 3 Reunion as Calamitous
During the same panel discussion, Cohen revisited Laurita’s decision to skip the Season 3 reunion taping, describing the incident as calamitous at the time. “We were filming Season 4 while Season 3 was airing,” Cohen told the festival audience, noting that a show producer even traveled to Laurita’s home that morning to convince her to attend. Laurita ultimately stayed home and never appeared at the taping.
Cast member Melissa Gorga joined Cohen on stage to discuss the abrupt absence. Cohen noted that the situation established a strict precedent for the franchise, stating that missing a reunion today results in a permanent departure from the cast. According to Cohen, Laurita recently used a direct message to apologize to him for skipping that Season 3 reunion.
Friendship Fallout with Teresa Giudice
Laurita missed the Season 3 reunion due to a severe falling out with co-star Teresa Giudice. “I was really sick, but I was also fed up. It was a double whammy,” Laurita told Ranu’s Reviews in March 2012. “I really tried to be a good friend to her, and to me, being a good friend to someone is being honest with them.”
Laurita explained that her attempts to guide Giudice away from perceived mistakes caused friction in their dynamic. “Some people don’t want friends like that. They want soldiers. They want people to just agree with them [about] whatever they feel. I’m not that kind of friend,” she said. Despite the historical friction, Giudice and Laurita have since reconnected in recent years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jacqueline Laurita and RHONJ
When did Jacqueline Laurita appear on The Real Housewives of New Jersey?
Laurita served as a main cast member on the Bravo series from Season 1 through Season 5 and returned for Season 7 before making her final departure from the show.
Where can viewers watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey?
Episodes air on Bravo in December, with next-day streaming available on Peacock.
What prompted Jacqueline Laurita to message Andy Cohen recently?
Laurita sent Cohen a direct message after receiving a copy of his commemorative book, Andy’s Bravo Scrapbook: Twenty Years Behind the Scenes of the Real Housewives and the Bravoverse.
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