According to Kim DePaola, who claims to have been informed by a source, production on The Real Housewives of New Jersey is preparing for significant changes after this season. This potential shift comes as part of an alleged deal between Teresa Giudice and Bravo.

DePaola's source purportedly stated that production feels "responsible" for the time Teresa and her husband Joe Giudice spent in prison. However, no further details about the nature or implications of this perceived responsibility are provided. It remains unclear what impact this supposed agreement will have on future episodes of the show.