Teresa Giudice's Fall-Out With Her Co-Stars

When Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey returned on May 16, stay-at-home mom Teresa Giudice was forced to step in as the breadwinner when financial troubles hit. But that's not all that's changed! Behind the scenes, "Teresa has taken the place of fired villain Danielle Staub," an insider reveals to Life & Style. In fact, the insider says Teresa's acting like such a diva that the entire cast has turned against her -- even former best friends Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita.

After she and husband Joe filed for bankruptcy, Teresa formed a plan to become the most valuable star on Housewives. "She says Jacqueline's boring and Caroline's old," another insider tells Life & Style. "She thinks they can't do the show without her."

Stirring the pot even more, in the foreword of Teresa's second book Fabulicious!, she takes a public dig at Caroline, criticizing her cooking and the fact that she does her grown sons' laundry. "On this book tour, Teresa plans to take the feud further, attacking Caroline while she's not there to defend herself," says the second insider. The insider says Caroline and Jacqueline feel she's become so intolerable, "they don't know how much more they can take. This isn't the woman Teresa used to be."

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'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Premiere Party

Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Melissa Gorga, Kathy Wakile, and Albie Manzo joined Simon van Kempen to kick off the new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey with a premiere party at the Brownstone.

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Caroline Manzo: TriBeCa PhotoFund Day 1

Caroline Manzo in Lipsy London poses at The CONAIR Arts & Cinema Centre TriBeCa Portraits with The PhotoFund -Day 1 at Trump SoHo on April 25, 2011 in NYC.

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Real Housewives of New Jersey S3 Trailer

The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back and just as wild as ever!

When the third season of Bravo's reality smash resumes May 16, Teresa Giudice, Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita will be joined by two new housewives, both members of the Giudice family.

Mom of two teenagers, Kathy Wakile, Giudice's first cousin, will enter the table-flipping fray along with Giudice's sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga. According to BravoTV.com, Gorga, a mom of three, is a "sassy Italian who is known for her witty, fun, and loving personality," while Wakile "loves to party and have a good time."

As the above clip shows, Wikile and Gorga appear to fit in just fine with the New Jersey gals -- especially during a wild trip to the Dominican Republic.

During a trip to the beach, the women get into a nasty war of words with Giudice, who was also reportedly involved in a massive bar brawl during the family's stay.

How does Giudice justify her actions? "You want to f--k with me? I'll f--k right back, bitch!" she snaps.

Check out more of the raucous season three trailer above and set your DVRs for the Real Housewives of New Jersey's premiere May 16 on Bravo.

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Caroline Manzo To Launch Handbag Line

"I never thought in a million years I'd be doing something like this," said Real Housewives of New Jersey castmember Caroline Manzo to WWD, in reference to her forthcoming line of handbags.

There's something refreshing about her unabashed admission that the venture into fashion was not a given. Manzo runs a catering business with her husband, but has apparently learned the value of attaching her name to a product, any product.

The pieces are being produced in conjunction with Kristino handbags, consisting of 18 styles between $45-$450. Hobos, wristlets and weekenders come in neutrals and skin prints, withs pops of purple, chunky hardware and tassels rounding out the look.

Regardless of aesthetics, we imagine a season-long showcase of her wares on her own arm will do wonders for numbers.

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New Jersey Housewives At 2011 Bravo Upfront

Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, and Caroline Manzo attendthe 2011 Bravo Upfront at 82 Mercer on March 30, 2011 in New York City.

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Albert Manzo Surrenders Fight With NJ Governor

The husband of one of the one of the stars of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reality show has decided not to fight Gov. Chris Christie.

Albert Manzo resigned from the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission Monday, saying he didn't want to become a distraction.

The governor had suspended Manzo and another board member and threatened to file ethics charges unless they stepped down. The jobs pay $7,500 and include health benefits.

Manzo drew Christie's wrath for maintaining addresses at the Paterson restaurant that he co-owns and the Franklin Lakes mansion featured on the reality show.

A Christie spokesman told The Record newspaper the resignations are part of what's needed to "finally make these powerful, ungoverned authorities accountable to their ratepayers."

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Caroline Manzo Runs Errands, Meets W/ Hubby

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo picks up her dry cleaning before meeting up with husband Albert Manzo.

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Real Housewives of New Jersey Visit Kiss & Fly

Teresa Guidice, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, and Ashley Holmes of the Real Housewives of New Jersey visited Kiss & Fly on March 5, 2011 in New York City.

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New Jersey Housewives Visit Saratoga Springs

If you've been dying to meet the Real Housewives of New Jersey, be sure to hit up Vapor in Saratoga Springs from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 10. There you can mix and mingle with Teresa Giudice and Caroline Manzo, along with the Manzo Brothers (Albie and Christopher).

Tickets range from $12 to $15. Details are here.

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