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Traci and Tiki show up on first Season 13 group outing, 'RHONJ' fans ask 'why is that weirdo Traci back?'

Fans are shocked to see Traci and Tiki during Season 13 premiere after the 'friend' of castmembers was cut from Season 12 Reunion

NEW JERSEY, US: The cast of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' reassembled for their first group outing for the new Season 13. Traci Lynn Johnson, who was thought to have been let go after Season 12, and her husband Tiki Barber were also in attendance, shocking fans.

'RHONJ' is back with another dramatic season. Season 13 of Bravo's hit series started with an explosive 75-minute episode on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 9 pm ET on Bravo. The topic for this installment was family conflict, relationship troubles, broken friendships, and fresh beginnings. In comparison to past seasons, viewers observed a lot of drama on the show this season.

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Why do fans want Traci removed from the show?

Last season, Bravo added a new "friend of" to the series, bringing Traci Johnson on board to accompany the ladies on their drama-filled meals, parties, and travels. Fans, on the other hand, haven't taken to Traci, and many were hoping she wouldn't come back for another season. While there have been reports that the full-time cast will return, it is uncertain if Traci will be welcomed back, dismissed, or replaced.

On April 12, 2022, a Reddit thread requesting that Bravo "please get rid of Traci Johnson" was started. Several 'RHONJ' fans reacted on the thread, many of whom shared their concerns about Traci.

Fans aren't happy with Traci's return in new season

Mocking how she wasn't given space during last season's reunion, a viewer quipped, "Traci and Tiki showing up to this first #RHONJ cast event despite Traci being completely cut out of the last reunion lmao." Another added, "Not Traci getting more screen time on the roller rink than the reunion…." Many even went out to call it, "Traci Johnson jump scare." One viewer asked, "Why is that weirdo Traci back?"

One fan said, "We can SERIOUSLY do without traci!!!!" Another added, "Traci didn’t need a name graphic. We’ve forgotten her."

Asking why the husband-wife duo is still getting air time, a fan wrote, "Why have the cameras panned to Tiki Barber + Traci twice (with lil text intros) even though they haven’t said anything or done anything whatsoever?" One more fan said, "I hope this is the last time we see traci this season because wtf?"

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' airs every Wednesday on Bravo at 9 pm ET.

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