Caroline Manzo leaving 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

FILE - This Oct. 2, 2012 file photo originally released by Hard Rock shows TV personality Caroline Manzo at the 13th Annual Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Manzo's latest book, "Let Me Tell You Something: Life as a Real Housewife, Tough-Love Mother, and Street-Smart Businesswoman," was released on Tuesday, March 26. (AP Photo/Hard Rock, Scott Gries)

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October 15, 2013 (NEW YORK) -- One of the original members of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" has announced she's leaving the show after five seasons.

Caroline Manzo made the announcement Sunday on Twitter and on her blog on Bravo's website after "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" aired the final part of the show's reunion.

She says the reality show - known for its brawls, screaming and family fights - has become something she hopes her future grandchildren will never see.

Manzo wrote that she's filming a pilot spinoff called "Manzo'd With Children" that would give "a very different look" at her family.

An email to Bravo seeking comment wasn't immediately returned Monday.

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