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RHONJ Returns with a Birthday Bombshell

Season 1, Ep. 82

Chris is breaking down the birthday bombshell that kicked off the the Real Housewives of New Jersey's 14th season this week. The first 80 seconds of the season teases big things in store for the months ahead and the tides are turning for some of the friends in the group, but what does this mean for the show's future? Then, after recapping the highs and lows of the first glimpse of RHONJ, Chris shares his thoughts on the Vanderpump Rules reunion trailer, retracts some previously bad choices he shared on the podcast, and talks Selling The OC. It's a reality TV rundown this week, and you don't want to miss it!


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