Housewives Take On the Word

The stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will take on the f word during the upcoming reunion special of the show.

A friend of Danielle Staub's called Caroline Manzo's son a homophobic slur during the second season of the show, causing a major rift. However, her fellow cast mates were miffed that Staub seemed to defend her friend rather than take a public stance against him.

"It was not me that said it. I needed to get out of there, and when I did so, I did address it with with Danny," she said in her defense. "I am not taking responsibility for that."

The second part of the reunion airs September 6 on Bravo.

But the drama doesn't end on Monday. The Housewives will reprise their roles for a special performance of My Big Gay Italian Wedding in October — minus Staub, and plus former cast member Dina Manzo, who left the performance.