It was the end of an era this afternoon when original Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Caroline Manzo officially confirmed that she is leaving the show in an emotional post on her Bravo blog. But true to form, the fiery redhead didn't go out without a few final jabs at her former cast mates, calling the show "pointless drama" and revealing that she hopes her "future grandchildren never see it!"

"Over the past few years, my outlook on the show has changed from something I couldn't wait to show my future grandchildren to something I hope my future grandchildren never see," she explained. "I've always prided myself on being a good example for my children and my decision to leave is based on advice I've always given them: ' … You are born with a name; don't dirty it up.'"

Manzo clarified that she's only ditching her co-stars' drama, not her reality TV career. In fact, she revealed, she's already begun production on a pilot for a new Bravo series starring her family, Manzo'd with Children.