Summary
- Teresa and Melissa’s feud led to a delay in filming RHONJ Season 14.
- Melissa and Bravo disrespect Teresa because of Melissa joining.
- Melissa and Joe, who did not attend Teresa’s wedding, highlighted the split in their relationship.
Although Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey has been no shortage of drama, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga’s feud has been by far the longest and stormiest. As family members, the hurt caused by their arguments runs deeper than most conflicts. Teresa and Melissa are prone to their words and digging into the past and then seeking forgiveness for the sake of their families. However, it seems that their current feud, which last appeared in season 13, had caused a delay in shooting RHONJ season 14 that they may never recover from.
Teresa has been on RHONJ since season 1. Melissa, who is married to Teresa’s brother Joe Gorga, joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey actor in season 3. Teresa and Melissa’s relationship has experienced both good and bad times throughout the show’s time together. It seems that their relationship has now taken a final turn as the duo refused to interact with each other during the shooting of the film RHONJ season 14. Although the sisters-in-law have an extensive history together that extends beyond the show, many of their most explosive fights have taken place in front of the camera.
Teresa and Melissa disagree about how Melissa joined the show
Melissa and Bravo disrespect Teresa
Regarding the core of Teresa and Melissa’s disagreement RHONJ stems from Teresa’s claim that Melissa joined the cast behind Teresa’s back. As one of the original cast members, Teresa felt ownership of the show. She claimed that Melissa and Bravo were not only being honest with her, but it was also part of a long pattern of Melissa copying Teresa.
Teresa claims that Melissa asked Bravo to be on the show. Melissa denies this and was backed up by Andy Cohen, who confirmed that Bravo sought Melissa out. Teresa is still not happy and is hurt, this was all done without her participation. She blamed Melissa for not having a story without her. The backstory behind Melissa joining the series explains why Teresa seemed to like it for her chassis.
Teresa spread rumors about Melissa’s past
Did he want to damage reputation?
At the beginning of Melissa’s tenure RHONJ, rumors arose that he was a stripper. Teresa and former cast member Kim D tried to bring Melissa up by bringing her former boss on the show. Their plan failed and the allegations were never proven, with Melissa insisting that she had only been bartending. Teresa’s plan revealed a lack of loyalty between the sisters-in-law that would last the rest of their time together on the show.
Teresa also claimed that Melissa was only with Joe for his money. In a season four reunion, Teresa clarified that she believed Melissa was no longer with Joe for financial reasons, hinting that she still thought money was Melissa’s motive at the beginning of their relationship. This has caused tension between Teresa and Melissa, as Teresa is understandably protective of her brother. However, attacking Melissa and Joe’s marriage drives her brother further away.
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Teresa claims that Gorgas did not help her family during the incarceration
Teresa questions Gorgas’s loyalty
One of the boldest claims Teresa made in her time RHONJ season 13 reunion was that the Gorgas were not there for the Giudice family during the incarceration of Teresa and her ex-husband Joe Giudice. Teresa and Joe were charged with financial fraud during their marriage and served consecutive prison terms. This left their four daughters in a single-parent home and put a strain on their marriage. Melissa has often remarked how much she and Joe helped Teresa’s daughters and parents during their incarceration.
Teresa meanwhile accused Joe of only visiting him in jail while the cameras were rolling. However, Melissa contradicted Teresa by saying that she did not add Joe to the guest list, which Teresa denied. Insisting that Joe was only helping the Giudice family on the show, Teresa downplayed the support the Gorgas provided during their most difficult time. Also, it was revealed in the season 13 reunion Teresa and Joe Giudice believe that Melissa and Joe reported them to the authoritiesmeaning the Gorgas not only didn’t give enough help, they ended up in prison.
Much of this conflict stems from the Gorga family’s emphasis on loyalty and the importance of respecting the family unit. Teresa believed that Joe and Melissa’s job was to promote their daughters and parents. Both Joe and Teresa’s parents sadly died shortly after his release from prison. This made Teresa’s incarceration an even more sensitive issue, as she never got over the time she lost with them.
Teresa spread rumors about Melissa cheating
Was he trying to tear Melissa and Joe apart?
All their time together RHONJ, Teresa has often repeated rumors about Melissa cheating on Joe. When confronted, she is quick to point out that she doesn’t start rumors, he just repeats what he heard. Coexistence within the same social circle becomes more complicated given the Gorgas’ focus on loyalty, which requires families to stick together at all times.
During RHONJ season 13, Danielle Cabral approached Melissa about the cheating allegations to make her aware that there was another rumor regarding her infidelity with Joe. Melissa accused Teresa of being behind the setup, leading to one of Teresa and Melissa’s most explosive feuds. It was revealed Teresa had even met with Joe privately without Melissa to discuss the rumors. Joe and Luis Ruelas, Teresa’s new husband, joined the fray to defend his wife, causing further division between the two couples.
Melissa and Joe did not attend Teresa’s wedding
The decision shows how divided they are
RHONJ season 13 ended with Teresa marrying Luis. The wedding was already a touchy subject after it was revealed in Season 12 that Teresa didn’t ask Melissa to be a bridesmaid, but asked Luis’ sisters to attend the wedding. Because of the consequences of cheating rumors Melissa and Joe did not attend Teresa and Luis’ wedding. Melissa explained:
How can I celebrate someone else’s marriage when they keep trying to destroy mine?
Melissa and Joe’s decision not to attend such an important event was probably the final nail in the coffin for Teresa and Melissa, because it was a decision that could not be corrected. Teresa had often accused Melissa and Joe of not supporting her relationship, and she felt this confirmed their absence from the wedding. Because of the hurt caused by their decision, it’s hard to see how the families can move forward.
It’s heartbreaking to watch a relationship go through so many tough times, especially when they’re co-workers and family members. The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 shows how the women survive a big break in their group. Perhaps the best thing is that Teresa and Melissa are separated, at least for now. It’s clear that when they’re together, their deep-seated issues turn into massive fights that are hard to recover from.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
season 14 premieres Sunday, May 5 at 8 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
The Real Housewives has become a staple of reality TV, and its New Jersey iteration is as drama-filled as any. The fourth program in the series, the women featured in the series have become reality TV stars. The success of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey has inspired two spinoffs, Manzo’d With Children and Teresa Checks In.
- Publication date
- May 12, 2009
- The seasons
- 14
- Streaming services
- Well done, E! , a peacock
- Concession
- Real Housewives
- Production company
- Sirens Media