If you thought you knew everything about Dolores Catania, the powerhouse from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, think again. The beloved Bravo star recently sat down with hosts Marc MacNamara and John Hill on their new podcast, ‘Discretion Advised,’ and she didn’t just spill the tea—she poured the whole pot. From her wild days as a corrections officer to weighing in on reality TV’s biggest scandals, Paterson’s finest proved once again why she’s a fan favorite.
From Prison Guard to Reality Queen
Long before she was flipping tables (or defending those who do), Dolores Catania had a career that makes Housewives drama look like a walk in the park. On the podcast, she opened up about her time as a corrections officer, sharing a particularly vivid memory that had the hosts howling.
“I’m a girl from Paterson, I’ve seen it all,” Dolores often says, and her stories from the force back it up. She recalled the gritty reality of her job, including the time she had to haul “horny juvenile delinquents to courthouse hearings.”
It’s this tough, no-nonsense background that has fans buzzing about her upcoming appearance on Season 3 of Peacock’s hit show, The Traitors. Social media exploded with the news, with fans on X (formerly Twitter) declaring her mix of street smarts and a loyal heart makes her the perfect contestant to sniff out the traitors. When asked about her strategy, she hinted that her experience reading people in high-stakes environments gives her a serious edge.
Not Just Her Story to Tell
True to its name, ‘Discretion Advised’ is all about embracing our less-than-perfect moments. The hosts, Marc MacNamara and John Hill (whom Bravo fans might recognize as Andy Cohen’s former assistant), set the tone by airing their own dirty laundry. Marc didn’t shy away from his own history of arrests, while John confessed a bizarre habit he only indulges in when staying at hotels. It’s this kind of candid, unfiltered chat that’s making podcasts the new go-to for stars who want to connect with fans on a real level, far from the curated world of television.
The episode’s game of “Toxic or Just Human?” was the perfect setting for Dolores to weigh in on the antics of her fellow Bravolebrities. While she kept things classy, she didn’t hold back her opinions on some of the bad behavior seen across the network, proving that even off-camera, she’s the voice of reason many viewers have come to love.
The Future is Unfiltered
The conversation also touched on the infamous “Rhode Island rumors” circulating within the Bravo-verse and closed out with a call from DJ Jon Ali, who was fresh off celebrating his new Miley Cyrus record release. It was a perfect snapshot of the modern celebrity world: high-stakes reality shows, personal branding, and direct-to-fan conversations.
As Dolores steps onto the international stage with The Traitors, her appearance on ‘Discretion Advised’ feels like a perfect primer. It’s a reminder that beneath the glamour and the drama, she’s still the same straight-shooting woman from Paterson. When asked about navigating the tricky world of reality TV, her perspective seemed to shine through:
“You have to know who you are and stand by it. Whether it’s toxic or just human, at least it’s real.”
