In a move that’s sending shockwaves through Bravo fan circles, Gia Giudice — daughter of longtime Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice — has reportedly been removed from the upcoming spin-off Next Gen NYC. Sources close to production say the decision was made by none other than Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen, who remains concerned about the unresolved backlash from the recent university scandal involving Gia.
Gia, 24, had been positioned as one of the lead figures of the new series, which aims to spotlight the young adult children of Real Housewives alumni navigating fame, fortune, and the pressures of adulthood in New York City. Filming had quietly begun earlier this year, and Gia was featured in early promotional materials and internal teaser reels shown to network stakeholders.
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However, whispers began to surface last month when news broke that Gia’s name had been quietly scrubbed from the show’s press kit. Today, multiple insiders have confirmed that Cohen made the final call to cut Gia, citing the “unresolved negativity” and “brand risks” linked to the scandal that unfolded earlier this year at Rutgers University.
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The incident in question involves alleged grade manipulation linked to a high-profile donor, raising ethical concerns about academic favoritism. While Gia has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing, her name surfaced in connection with leaked documents, sparking a firestorm of online speculation and negative press.
“Andy is fiercely protective of the Bravo brand,” said one source familiar with the decision. “While Gia has a big fan base and certainly star potential, the network just wasn’t willing to gamble on the timing. They want Next Gen NYC to launch clean.”
Gia’s mother, Teresa Giudice, has remained silent on the matter, although insiders suggest she’s “deeply disappointed.” Gia herself posted a cryptic Instagram story late Sunday reading, “Not everything you lose is a loss,” fueling speculation that the reports are true.
Fans are divided. Some argue Gia is being unfairly punished for rumors and innuendo, while others say Bravo is right to protect the show’s reputation.
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Despite the setback, insiders say Gia remains in talks for future Bravo projects — possibly a college-focused docuseries or a return to RHONJ in a “friend of” capacity.
For now, however, Next Gen NYC will move forward without the Giudice name — a surprising twist in what was supposed to be Gia’s big solo breakout moment.
