Real Housewives of New Jersey's Season 7 Budget Cut But Teresa Giudice Will Make $1 Million

Bravo television network has allegedly cut the Real Housewives of New Jersey's production budget by a considerable amount, according to Radaronline. One person who stands to benefit from the show's cut is star Teresa Giudice, who is rumored to earn a $1 million pay day this upcoming season seven. Giudice will be released from federal prison later this month and will begin filming with the cast.

Teresa's sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga isn't far behind and is getting $750,000 to bring the drama. A sources revealed, "They have their contracts and have signed," referring to Gorga and Giudice.

The two new castmates, Robyn Levy and Christina Flores, are not making any substantial amount since they're the reality show's newbies. "Robyn and Christina are getting $40,000 in total, says the source. "The girls are part-time. Their titles are 'friends of the housewives' right now. But if they prove themselves, then they are going to go full-time."

Another interesting alleged fact is that Siggy Flicker, another part-timer, is not considered an official castmate. She's one of the "friends of Jacqueline's." And Jacqueline Laurita is not all that enthusiastic about the $750,000 offered to her and has not signed off on her contract as of yet. OK magazine says, "They are just going over the details and finishing up the lose ends," an insider confirmed.

In the wake of Amber Marchese  quitting the show and twins Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano are rumored to be out of the picture, will season seven be less dramatic? Watch what happens as filming begins on or around Dec. 14. Fans tell us what you think about the housewives salaries!