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When Amber Marchese joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey last season she was hoping to have a great experience. Instead the cancer survivor has confirmed that doing the reality show was nothing at all like she had anticipated and she didn't like the way that she was portrayed. Marchese confirmed what many had already suspected, she'll not be returning to the show for a second season.
Marchese recently spoke with People magazine and gave what many consider to be a pretty explosive interview. “I was picked on a casting call while pursuing acting, and the person that was presented was created for the show. I had little control over content, situations, or what they decide to show the viewers. Even my relationship with the twins was created. I recruited them for my storyline after I was chosen. I only met with Teresa Guidice and Dina Manzo for filming purposes. I never built a friendship with them as we were nothing more than co-workers. I wish them all well and the best of luck, although, my husband does not share my sentiments.”
Based on Marchese's description of things, it sure sounds like a lot of what we have all seen of RHONJ is at the very least staged if not completely scripted. Do you think that Marchese wanted to give us that idea? Are you surprised to hear that she considers the other housewives nothing more than former coworkers? Do you think that if the other ladies were to be completely honest their comments would resemble some of Marchese's?
What are your thoughts on RHONJ? Is Marchese just being negative because she wasn't asked back or is she telling the truth about the reality show?