RHONJ: Why Traci Johnson Didn't Resonate With Fans
Traci Johnson was introduced to The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 12 as Melissa Gorga’s friend, but fans aren’t connecting with the former model. Traci's husband is retired NFL star Tiki Barber, and the couple share two daughters, Brooklyn and Teagan. Traci’s relationship with Tiki was surrounded by controversy when the football player left his first wife, Victoria Cha Barber, when she was seven months pregnant. Following their separation, rumors flew that Traci and Tiki were having an affair before he left Victoria. The new couple refuted the allegations, but Tiki was fired from his contract with NBC.
Usually “friends of” on the Real Housewives shows ease into their roles and are mainly there as supporting cast members. However, Traci rankled RHONJ star Teresa Giudice when she inserted herself into an argument that had nothing to do with her. Traci pointed out to Teresa that she should defend her brother Joe Gorga after Jennifer Aydin called him “a little b**** girl.” Traci was trying to support her friend Melissa, but she only ended up alienating Teresa.
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RHONJ fans called Traci out for trying way too hard for her first season as a“friend of.” As Teresa pointed out, Traci didn’t know her and Joe's history or family dynamic. Many fans also pointed out the hypocrisy of Traci preaching about family values when she allegedly had had an affair with Tiki while he was still married. It seemed like Traci was trying to earn a full-time spot on RHONJ by picking a fight with Teresa. However, many fans think Traci is boring and has nothing to offer other than inserting her opinions.
Traci again attempted to make herself relevant when she organized a
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