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Jo-Ellen Tiberi was spotted filming the new season of Real Housewives of Rhode Island amid her recent controversy. Meanwhile, Kelsey Swanson was also seen filming with Victoria Baker-Harbor, an alleged newbie who once starred on Made in Chelsea.
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Jo-Ellen ‘liked’ a post from Donald Trump Jr. addressing how LGBTQ+ gets “a whole month” while veterans get “one day.” In another liked post, Donald called a group of people holding a “Queers for Palestine” sign “so stupid.” One rumor then surfaced that Jo-Ellen was getting fired, though a source later told Reality Blurb that this wasn’t the case.
Amid the rumors and controversy, Jo-Ellen was spotted filming for season two in Wickford, in a photo shared by @rhori.chasers on Instagram.
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Around the same time, Kelsey was seen filming in Cranston with alleged newbie Victoria.
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After last week’s firing rumors, a source exclusively told Reality Blurb that Jo-Ellen was coming back.
“Although rumors popped up on the internet that Jo-Ellen Tiberi may not be coming back and was potentially on the chopping block, that is categorically false,” said the source. “Every single cast member was invited back, including Liz McGraw, who chose to leave on her own accord.”
“Jo Ellen will absolutely be back on the show for a second season,” the source continued. “The show was a massive hit for Bravo, and they are not trying to mess with what works.”
The insider hinted that Jo-Ellen likely won’t be fired over the posts.
“It’s doubtful they will end up letting her go because of this,” they explained at the time. “But, of course, you never know with Bravo.”
During season one, some fans accused Jo-Ellen of deliberately targeting Rulla Pontarelli, knowing that her husband was cheating on her, so she could stir up drama for the show. But Jo-Ellen insisted (numerous times) that she had good intentions as she dug up evidence against Rulla’s husband and shared it on TV.