Jackie Goldschneider Reveals Why Traci Johnson Was Missing from the 'RHONJ' Season 12 Reunion

Jackie Goldschneider is spilling some tea about the Real Housewives of New Jersey season 12 reunion!

The three-part special aired earlier this week and fans might have noticed that the series’ new friend-of, Traci Johnson, never made an appearance. Jackie explained why during a recent episode of Page Six‘s Virtual Reali-tea podcast.

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“She was there for a really long time, she looked beautiful and she had on a stunning gold dress,” Jackie told the outlet.

“I don’t think Traci said anything groundbreaking at the reunion that it had to go in,” she added. “I really think they had to make a choice.”

Jackie explained that was likely the reason Bravo had chosen to cut her out of the special, but noted that she didn’t “think it was because they don’t think Traci was important to the cast.”

“Her ropes event was, like, one of the biggest scenes of the season,” she continued, referencing the cast’s explosive visit to a ropes course in episode eight. “So I just think that she always had an opinion, which really keeps the story moving forward.”

Jackie also addressed some of the most dramatic moments this season, many of which involved longtime cast member Teresa Guidice. Jackie said that she feels Teresa may have been influenced by fiancé, Luis “Louie” Ruelas.

“I do think that he’s a nice, calm guy,” Jackie said. “I also think he knew [the reunion] was his opportunity to rehab his image. I think he wants Teresa to be somebody who she’s not, which is a kinder, gentler person.”

She added, “I think he kind of likes the cameras. I think he wants to be famous. I think he likes it.”

Teresa was recently spotted at the NBC Upfronts alongside so many other Real Housewives and you can see all the pics here!