Andy Cohen Says Danielle Staub Is NOT Returning To 'Real Housewives Of New Jersey'

HuffPo.com:

Bad news for fans hoping that Danielle Staub will bring some love and light back to "Real Housewives of New Jersey": Bravo honcho Andy Cohen revealed the former cast member will not be returning to the reality series.

Cohen shut down several reports indicating Danielle would come face-to-face with her former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" co-stars on "Wendy Williams."

But Cohen did tease that the upcoming "Real Housewives of New Jersey" Season 5 premiere will feature the ladies picking up after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Jersey Shore.

Bravo recently released a teaser featuring Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, and Kathy Wakile planting a tree with the tagline "Family is a force of nature."

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