Teresa Giudice Slams Belief She's Only Reconciling With Brother Joe Gorga For Money: 'I'm Not Desperate'

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is clearing the air on her long-standing feud with her brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa.

Earlier this week, Melissa and Joe sounded off on Giudice's recent admission that she was open to reconciling with her brother after years of saying the door was closed.

According to Melissa and Joe, Giudice's attempt at reconciliation is coming at an interesting time, considering the rumors circulating that suggest Bravo is moving forward with the next season of "RHONJ" without its franchise player.

However, for Teresa Giudice, it's much bigger than that, and she's letting everybody know it.

During an episode of her podcast, "Turning the Tables," Giudice addressed the recent headlines implying she's changed her stance regarding a potential relationship with her brother and his wife.

In the past, Giudice was adamant about never speaking with them again. However, during an episode of "Jeff Lewis Live," according to The Blast, Giudice said "never say never," prompting a range of reactions across social media.

Melissa even released her own statement on the matter, noting how interesting the timing of Giudice's statement was. "Neither of us has had any contact in probably two years at this point," she said, explaining that Giudice's new position has come "out of nowhere."

For Giudice, however, it's not out of nowhere. As she explained on her podcast, things have happened recently that have caused her to shift her perspective on certain areas in her life.

As she went on, Giudice, who joined "RHONJ" during season 1 in 2009, called her statements "an olive branch."

“Now I’m just saying ‘never say never.’ The older I’m getting, there are things that have happened that have changed my mind," the mother of four said.

Giudice also explained that her children have played a role in helping her reshape her feelings toward her family.

“I’m a mom first,” she said. “And I want to be a good example for my children. That’s the number one thing. Sometimes you have to let the past go and move forward.”

On X, formerly Twitter, fans shared their opinions on the matter, and the reactions were divided. Several users called Giudice out for allegedly lying to keep her place on the show, while others implied it was Melissa and Joe's fault that things ended the way they did.

"Bulltsh-t and more bullsh-t," someone wrote. "Joe and Melissa did nothing wrong to this bullsh-t artist. She is so f-cking fake! She needs the work, that's all this is people. Her brother did so much for her when she went to prison, and then she cut his throat. She is pure evil."

However, Giudice rejected the notion that her recent comments about reconciling are all for show.

“Everyone is saying, ‘OMG, she’s desperate because she needs her job,’” she said. “No, I’m not. I’m not desperate. Like I said, if Bravo doesn’t want me back, I’m fine with it. If they want me back, I’m fine with both.”

Giudice shared a similar message earlier in the month, according to The Blast, responding to an inside source claiming Bravo began test filming for the new season of "Jersey" without her.

"Obviously they're not, because if they were filming, it would actually be out there," she said. "So, it's just speculation and people putting stories out there."

“You really can’t believe anything you read unless Bravo is saying it,” she continued, later telling fans to wait for Bravo and Andy Cohen's official announcement.

And while she waits for word on whether she's returning to the "Real Housewives of New Jersey," Giudice is busy starring in another show with her daughter called "Special Forces."

The veteran reality star boasted about the special moment on Instagram, posting a carousel of pictures of the two doing press before season 4 premieres on September 25.

"Enjoyed sharing my 'Special Forces' journey in LA doing press for the release," Giudice captioned the post. "So grateful for this experience and can't wait for you all to see it."