His statement comes after numerous Bravo fan pages anticipated that Goldschneider was departing the reality show.
For Season 12 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” Frank Catania set the record straight and verified rumors that Jackie Goldschneider had been demoted to a friend.
On Monday’s broadcast of “The Morning Toast,” Catania confirmed it, saying, “I didn’t know for sure, [but] I went out to dinner the other night with Jackie and Evan [Goldschneider]. And, yes, I heard. Yes, alright, she is a’ friend of.’”
Catania then claimed that the reality star, who appeared on the show in 2018, was having her best season ever after co-hosts Claudia and Jackie Oshry deemed they “didn’t agree with Jackie’s demotion at all.”
“I thought she had a great season. Not only did she come out with her respective eating disorder [anoxeria], which I know wasn’t easy for her … [but] look at Jackie evolving over time,” he continued, adding, “She’s been on the show, she came on as a timid little rabbit to the point where now she speaks her mind. I love Jackie.”
During the conversation, Catаniа also revealed that Season 12 “friend of” Trаci Johnson – who didn’t make the three-part reunion – and her husband Tiki Bаrber, were appаrently dismissed on the show. He quipped, “I heard Traci’s gone,” stressing that “nothing’s definitive ever here.”
As we previously reported, Jackie also released a statement during her appearance on Friday’s episode of Page Six’s “Virtual Real-tea,” as to why Traci was cut out of “RHONJ” season 12 reunion.
The real housewife explained: “She was there for a really long time, she looked beautiful and she had on a stunning gold dress.”
“But I don’t think Traci said anything groundbreaking at reunion that it had to go in. I really think they [production team] had to make a choice. I don’t think it was because they don’t think Traci was important to the cast.”
The news was initially reported by Page Six.
Reactions to Frank Catania Has A Word On Jackie Goldschneider's 'RHONJ' Demotion Rumors
“Frank Catania confirms that Jackie is a friend of the show this season” Frank I thought you don’t get involved in women’s drama??? 🤔 #RHONJ
@jrxdcruz
“Frank Catania confirms that Jackie is a friend of the show this season”
— juelz (@jrxdcruz) May 24, 2022
Frank I thought you don’t get involved in women’s drama??? 🤔 #RHONJ
we lost... jackie has a better storyline than dolores and melissa
@IiIbigbrother
we lost… jackie has a better storyline than dolores and melissa https://t.co/zd8X9JQFuA
— #BB23 (@IiIbigbrother) May 24, 2022
Frank talking again, but he didn’t spread the rumor & let Jen know…ok 🤔 #RHONJ
@idyniky101
Frank talking again, but he didn’t spread the rumor & let Jen know…ok 🤔 #RHONJ https://t.co/24xAWE7ZdT
— – (@idyniky101) May 24, 2022
Disappointing!
@NotThatJayZ
Disappointing! https://t.co/ywTxvUEGbp
— Jayme Zwerling (@NotThatJayZ) May 24, 2022
I’m sorry but I hate jersey bc of the husbands lmaoo like y’all aren’t housewives
@faghettii
I’m sorry but I hate jersey bc of the husbands lmaoo like y’all aren’t housewives https://t.co/6JDO21FXU6
— s (@faghettii) May 24, 2022
Why is Frank the new Patricia? #rhonj #rhoa
@theresnoplane
Why is Frank the new Patricia? #rhonj #rhoa https://t.co/a40zhVCuWW
— Kim (@theresnoplane) May 24, 2022
We wonnn 👏🏾
@ShikamaruCc7
We wonnn 👏🏾 https://t.co/v2DmUwEQIC
— POSH SPICE (@ShikamaruCc7) May 24, 2022
I KEEP WINNING
@ARIESSZN1
I KEEP WINNING https://t.co/DkioXoj0iq pic.twitter.com/045SZgxh0Q
— jas-MIN-e (@ARIESSZN1) May 24, 2022
This is an interesting choice. I see why because of dynamics I guess, but I really enjoyed watching her personal journey, and seeing the way she dealt with Jen, Teresa, and Dolores. I think she thinks most rationally, but she shouldn’t just follow behind Margaret. Individualize.
@livelaughlevale
This is an interesting choice. I see why because of dynamics I guess, but I really enjoyed watching her personal journey, and seeing the way she dealt with Jen, Teresa, and Dolores. I think she thinks most rationally, but she shouldn’t just follow behind Margaret. Individualize. https://t.co/BtlAd46DiE
— LV (@livelaughlevale) May 24, 2022
Frankiana is coming for that center spot next season. 🍷💅🏼 #RHONJ
@RealityCvnt
Frankiana is coming for that center spot next season. 🍷💅🏼 #RHONJ https://t.co/3c9d4PJ1si pic.twitter.com/Cvj4MNu3Ld
— Monique’s Binder ✨ (@RealityCvnt) May 24, 2022