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Jackie Goldschneider said out after being demoted from the full-time position Real Housewives of New Jersey.
After rejecting the statement about the role of “friend” for several months during the production of the upcoming 13th season, Jackie responded to several messages received from fans, who expressed their frustration with the reduced role after she promoted the new episode on Instagram.
“The countdown begins! Tune in to the season 13 premiere of [RHONJ] Next Tuesday, Feb 7, at 9pm!” Jackie wrote in the caption of a series of photos from the new season on January 30.
After Jackie shared a slideshow, she was met by a fan who said she was unhappy with her lesser role on the Bravo reality series.
“I don’t like that you’re ‘friends’ but if you’re okay with that I’ll be ok,” he wrote, along with a series of emojis.
And Jackie insists she’s fine with the decision.
“Thanks [you]!! Yes, I’m fine, everything is fine!” he shared.
Others said that while they didn’t appreciate Jackie’s demotion, they were looking forward to the premiere.
“I want you full-time but I love seeing you on my screen!!!!” they said.
“Awww thank you [you]!!” Jackie replied.
As RHONJ fans will recall, Jackie denied that she was demoted from her full-time role on season 13 during production – even after Frank Catania confirmed the lesser role during the appearance Morning Toast podcast.
“I performed. I’m filming all the time no matter what you want to call me, so whatever Bravo decides to call me, I’m here and doing the same thing,” Jackie confirmed to Page Six in July.
And at the same time, he released the same statement to E! News.
“I’m filming yesterday, I’m filming tomorrow, I’m filming all next week,” Jackie said. “Really, no matter what Bravo decides — and sometimes they make those decisions at the last second — no matter what they decide, I’m going to be filming doing the same thing I’ve been doing for the last five years.”
Later, after her “friend” role was confirmed, Jackie suggested that after approaching Bravo with concerns about her ongoing eating disorder recovery, she was offered a reduced position that allowed her to stay on the show and also give her the time she needed. put your health first.
“When Bravo approached me about casting for season 13, I was obviously very excited to be a part of the show again because I love the show,” Jackie told PEOPLE. “But my recovery is not where I want it to be. It’s moving very slowly. I’m still triggered by stress and I still need a lot of intense therapy.
Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 13 premieres Friday, February 7 at 9/8c on Bravo.