The drama continues! The Real Housewives of New Jersey feud between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga doesn’t look like it’s slowing down any time soon.
“She’s always wanted to keep my brother and I apart. She got her wish,” the “Namaste B$tches” podcast host said, referring to her sister-in-law during RHONJ season 13. While the longtime rift has always been between Teresa and Melissa, Joe Gorga often finds himself caught between his sister and wife.
Keep reading for all the details on the feud between Teresa and Melissa.
Why Are ‘RHONJ’ Stars Teresa and Melissa Feuding?
While the sister-in-law have been going at it for years, things appeared to come to a head at some point in 2022. According to the BestofBravo fan Instagram account, the feud stemmed from rumors that Melissa had cheated on her husband, Joe.
“There’s a lot of rumors that come out about me, and you know what? We just keep hitting ’em, swatting ’em like flies, [and] they just keep coming,” Melissa told Us Weekly in August 2022, seemingly addressing the allegations. Joe added, “It’s been tough.”
Months later, Teresa’s ex-husband, Joe Giudice, seemingly weighed in on the feud. When sharing a photo to celebrate her friend’s birthday in January 2023, Teresa wrote, “Happy Birthday to the sister I’ve always dreamed of,” in an Instagram post. According to a screenshot shared by the Comments By Celebs Instagram account, Joe replied in a since-deleted comment, writing, “I thought you loved Melissa.”
Why Didn’t ‘RHONJ’ Stars Melissa and Joe Attend Teresa’s Wedding?
When Teresa and husband Louis Ruelas tied the knot in August 2022, Melissa and Joe were noticeably absent. They skipped out on the ceremony after Teresa seemingly spread cheating rumors about Melissa.
“I found out a few days before my wedding that they weren’t coming. I’m totally fine with it,” Teresa said on an episode of the “Namaste B$tches” podcast following the ceremony. “You’ll see it play out on TV … The way that everything played out with my wedding, everything that happened is the way it was supposed to be. I’m all about that. I’m all about good energy, and whoever wanted to be at my wedding was there.”
Did Melissa Gorga Cheat on Husband Joe Gorga?
Instagram fan account BestofBravo alleged that Teresa’s feud with the Gorgas originally came from rumors that Melissa cheated on her husband. However, it appears the rumors are baseless.
The cheating allegations aren’t the first time, though, that Teresa has accused Melissa of cheating on Joe. In June 2013, Teresa believed that Melissa had an affair with a former boyfriend. Joe then called his sister “scum” for spreading the rumor during an episode of RHONJ, and he even got into a physical fight with Teresa’s then-husband, Joe, while on a trip to Lake George.
Where Do ‘RHONJ’ Stars Teresa and Melissa Stand Now?
Melissa gave a major update on the “sad situation” while speaking with E! News in December 2022.
“It’s upsetting that there’s a lot of tit for tat going on,” the Envy by Melissa Gorga owner explained. “It’s starting to feel like people are using things as ways to win the audience over. When I don’t, I don’t like that. I don’t respect that as much.”
When comparing the RHONJ stars to other Housewives franchises, Melissa explained that they have “a knockdown, drag-out fight, but they leave it.” However, with the New Jersey ladies, “there’s deeper feelings and it’s rough, but it is what it is at this point.”
Scroll through the gallery for a complete timeline of Teresa, Melissa and Joe’s longtime feud.
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