Teresa Giudice's Sister-In-Law Calls BS On Her Reconciliation Olive Branch
By Afouda Bamidele on September 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT

Teresa Giudice's move for possible family reconciliation is not ringing any bells with her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga.
Over the years, Giudice has stated on multiple platforms that the door to reconciliation has been closed, leaving Gorga muddled as she tries to extend an olive branch.
Teresa Giudice is now looking to repair the openly toxic and broken relationship she fostered for years with Melissa Gorga as they film the last season of "Real Housewives of New Jersey." However, rumors are spreading that Giudice won't be featured in the season.
Melissa Gorga Is 'Confused' By Teresa Giudice's Olive Branch

Gorga had made peace with the fact that she and her sister-in-law would never have a good relationship again. Over the years, Giudice had spoken about their relationship, saying there was no way to move forward from its current state as "that door has been closed."
As Giudice attempts to repair their tumultuous relationship, Gorga expresses confusion about why a closed door might be opening slightly.
She questions the timing of this move because it coincides perfectly with the cast revamping of their current show, "Real Housewives of New Jersey," hinting that Giudice might just be doing this to ensure she is not removed from this season's cast.
Evidently, the pair have had their ups and downs with many family feuds that have left them at odds with each other, especially on the show. Off the show, Giudice has been estranged from her brother and his wife for over a decade; hence, her sudden move to reconciliation raises questions.
Page Six reported that the Envy store owner said "Neither of us has had any contact in probably two years at this point," describing Giudice reaching out for peace as "coming out of nowhere."
Giudice Showed Optimism About Her Relationship With Her Family.

In a recent appearance on "Jeff Lewis Live, Guidice spoke on the possibility of reconciling with her brother when asked if they could co-exist as one happy family ever again. She said, "never say never" in response to the question.
The Blast reported that she admitted she is not ready to revisit past arguments, as that would only cause more chaos, and she would rather move forward. Giudice did not give a firm answer when asked about personally reaching out to her brother and his wife; instead, she said, "We'll see what happens."
Her daughter, Gia Giudice, who was also present on the show, said affirmatively that everyone could co-exist as it only demanded her mom being mature and putting her big-girl pants on.
She added that viewers of "RHONJ" would love to see them reconciled as well. In her opinion, their fight has gone on for too long, and there is nothing left to argue about.
The 'RHONJ' Star Is Also Reportedly Dealing With Marital Problems

The broken relationship between Giudance and her brother's family is not the only relationship clash she has faced over the years. The reality star is reported to have had some struggles within her marriage to her husband, Luis Ruelas.
She candidly expressed herself in a social media post, reflecting on the challenges she and Ruelas have faced since tying the knot. She admitted that his presence in her life was indeed valuable to her, even though their journey was not smooth, and described him as her rock.
The couple faced significant financial challenges, including mortgage payments on their house in Montville and tax debt. On the other hand, her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, who had been deported since 2019 after serving time for fraud, appealed to President Donald Trump to come back to the U.S.
Joe Giudice Has Also Had a Rift With The Gorgas

Giudice's ex-husband has also had his fair share of clashes with his ex-in-laws, the Gorgas. While he appeared on the "RHONJ" show, they had moments of major blowouts.
The Blast reported that Joe expressed his feelings towards the Gorgas, describing them as fame whores. He said the tension between them and his ex-wife was weird and attributes their in-house battles to jealousy.
According to him, even though he no longer films the series, he thinks that their envy towards the TV personality is the driving force behind the continuous battles and never-ending fights on screen and in real life.
Is Teresa Giudice's Place On The 'RHONJ' Show Truly Threatened?

Bravo announced a pause in the show after season 14 wrapped in August 2024, and Giudice had expressed she was happy about the break from all the toxicness.
Rumors are circulating that Giudice will not be featured in the new season, as test filming has begun in her absence. A source claimed that the network was trying out new faces for the screen.
Giudice debunked the rumors, labeling them as speculations, and said in an interview that viewers should only believe what Bravo says, pointing out that there were no leaks of the alleged filming. She jokingly added that if they had more spiked interest, they could message the show's producer, Andy Cohen.