Teresa Giudice revealed that she didn’t invite Melissa Gorga’s family to her wedding because of a series of social media comments they made a decade ago.
“OK, I guess I’ll be honest. What happened 10 years ago is I got busy, and I guess they got jealous,” Giudice said in a confessional on Tuesday’s episode of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.”
The episode then flashed back to the infamous 2011 christening where Gorga’s sister Lysa Simpson told Giudice that her invitation to the family event was a “technicality.”
Teresa Giudice revealed that she didn’t invite Melissa Gorga’s side of the family to her wedding because of comments they made on social media a decade ago.Bravo
“Melissa’s mother and sisters were writing stuff about me on social media, and I know my mother would never write about anybody on social media, so I always just kept my distance after that,” Giudice, 50, added in the confessional.
Gorga’s other sister, Kim Marco Pirrella, had written in 2011 that she liked Giudice “before all the craziness n diva n lies.”
And back in June 2012, Gorga’s mother, Donna Marco, had tweeted, “Here’s how you know teresa is lying, she’s faking.” Marco had also written in an Instagram comment that she was “upset with Teresa and the girls for the hurt Joe [Gorga] is going through.”
Giudice explained that she hasn’t forgotten the things her sister-in-law’s family said about her after the explosive 2011 christening.Bravo
“I’ll forgive, but I never forget,” Giudice ominously concluded in the confessional.
Giudice’s now husband, Luis Ruelas, had a different approach to the situation and even apologized to Donna before asking her to not “hold it against me” during a group luau party at the Gorga’s Jersey Shore house.
“Never! I’m happy for you, I’m happy for her,” Donnna said while hugging Ruelas, 47.
Without talking to Giudice first, Ruelas apologized to Melissa’s mom for not inviting her to the wedding.BravoGiudice said she was fine with Ruelas apologizing to Donna, because he wanted to be a “peacemaker.” Bravo
Ruelas later told Giudice about his conversation with Donna and she gave him the green light to invite her after all.
“I’d love to invite Donna! Would you be mad at me?” Ruelas asked his future wife, to which she shook her head no.
Ruelas went to go invite Donna, but the olive branch couldn’t be fully extended as she had already left the party.
Melissa and Joe seemingly did not directly address Giudice about not inviting her side of the family.Bravo
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“Do I wish that Luis would’ve discussed it with me prior to speaking Donna? Of course,” Giudice said in a confessional. “But I love Luis, [and] I know he’s trying to be a peacemaker.”
However, Giudice subtly shaded her brother, Joe Gorga, by saying that “all of this could’ve been avoided” with an honest conversation, but Joe “loves a spectacle.”
Joe previously called out his future brother-in-law for not giving his in-law the “respect” of an invitation.Teresa Giudice/InstagramGiudice and Ruelas ultimately tied the knot without a single member of the Gorga family in attendance.Instagram/bravotv
“It’s like ‘F–k you, you mean nothing to me,’” Gorga told Ruelas before threatening to “break your f–king balls!”
Since Marco had left the party, it’s unclear if Giudice and Ruelas did invite her, but in the end, it didn’t matter.
Haters are gonna hate, but she just loves, loves, loves.
Teresa Giudice told People that if there’s one thing she’s planning to avoid in 2023, it’s “toxicity, definitely toxicity.”
“You can manifest what you want in 2023. We’ve done that before,” the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star, 50, added.
Giudice’s New Year’s resolution admission comes amid her ongoing feud with brother Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga. Tension began after the Gorgas skipped Giudice’s wedding to Luis “Louie” Ruelas.
Ruelas, 47, seemed supportive of his wife’s resolution, telling the outlet they plan to do a burning ceremony with friends.
Teresa Giudice divulged that she’s avoiding “toxicity” in 2023 amid her ongoing feud with her brother and sister-on-law, Joe and Melissa Gorga. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
Teresa Giudice divulged that she’s avoiding “toxicity” in 2023 amid her ongoing feud with her brother and sister-on-law, Joe and Melissa Gorga. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
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Teresa Giudice divulged that she’s avoiding “toxicity” in 2023 amid her ongoing feud with her brother and sister-on-law, Joe and Melissa Gorga. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
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“We’re going to go to a place where there’s a little fire, and everyone’s going to have pieces of paper,” he explained. “We’re going to write down some things we want to let go of in 2022. Burn it and let it go, walk away holding hands, don’t look back.”
He added, “It kind of cleans out your mental storage, cleans out what’s of the forefront of your mind, really.”
Giudice and Ruelas are hosting a burning ceremony with close friends. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
Giudice and Ruelas are hosting a burning ceremony with close friends. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
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Giudice and Ruelas are hosting a burning ceremony with close friends. Instagram/Teresa Giudice
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As for what Giudice does hope for in the upcoming year, the reality star emphasized “peace, love, happiness” and health.
“Life is short, it’s very valuable, so you have to value the time that you have on this earth and surround yourself with good people, good vibes, people that are happy for you,” she said, adding that it’s a lesson she also wants to teach her children.
Giudice and her brother have yet to repair their fractured relationship. Getty Images
Giudice and her brother have yet to repair their fractured relationship. Getty Images
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Giudice and her brother have yet to repair their fractured relationship. Getty Images
Giudice and her brother have yet to repair their fractured relationship. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via
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“I just want to have a great time, because being in this world, you get used and abused, and Louie, he’s new at it, so it’s like I’m protecting him from all that,” Giudice concluded.
“I’ve been doing this for a while now, and so, I know the games, I know everything that comes along with it, unfortunately.”
Page Six previously reported that the Gorgas were skipping Giudice and Ruelas’ nuptials on Aug. 6. Getty Images
Page Six previously reported that the Gorgas were skipping Giudice and Ruelas’ nuptials on Aug. 6. Getty Images for MTV
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Page Six previously reported that the Gorgas were skipping Giudice and Ruelas’ nuptials on Aug. 6. Getty Images
Page Six previously reported that the Gorgas were skipping Giudice and Ruelas’ nuptials on Aug. 6. Getty Images for The Points Guy
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Unfortunately, there was no Christmas miracle that reunited Giudice and Ruelas with the Gorgas, both 43, as they didn’t celebrate the holidays together.
Dolores Catania seems certain that Teresa Giudice can mend her fractured relationship with brother Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star, 51, chatted with Page Six at BravoCon this weekend, revealing a sweet moment fans may have missed during a supersized “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” taping that aired Sunday night.
“It was a glimpse of hope when Teresa was on the stage and [Joe] was looking at her and he was clapping, looking up at her,” Catania exclusively told Page Six. “I saw a little softness going on there.”
Giudice’s longstanding feud with the Gorgas reignited this summer after the notorious table-flipper brought up unfounded claims that Melissa, 43, cheated on Joe, 48, with actor Nick Barrotta. (The couple has vehemently denied the allegations.)
The Gorgas skipped Giudice’s Aug. 6 wedding to Luis “Louie” Ruelas due to the current conflict. Getty Images
An explosive interaction between the trio ensued at a party that was filmed for the Season 13 finale. Given the drama, the Gorgas decided to skip Giudice’s Aug. 6 nuptials to her now-husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas.
Catania considers this admission to be yet another sign that a reconciliation is indeed possible.
“Teresa was on the stage and [Joe] was looking at her and he was clapping, looking up at her,” Catania told Page Six at BravoCon. “I saw a little softness going on there.”Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images
“My reaction to that is there’s hope,” said the Bravolebrity, who has known Teresa and Joe since childhood.
“That’s a glimpse of hope for me. In life, there’s been people that are physically sick beyond the brink of death and come back from it.”
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However, she also expressed optimism that the two parties would eventually patch things up.
“I wouldn’t say this is terminal yet, if I were to speak in medical terms,” the former surgical assistant explained at the time. “I’ve seen people come back from a lot worse.”
Addressing the infidelity speculation, Catania said she “would never believe such a thing” about Melissa and Joe’s marriage. She also stated that she found the mounting discord “very sad” as she is friends with all involved.
The Gorgas participated in the first “RHONJ” panel, while Giudice took the BravoCon stage for the second.
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The Gorgas participated in the first “RHONJ” panel, while Giudice took the BravoCon stage for the second.
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The “RHONJ” cast was split into two panels at BravoCon due to the current conflict between Giudice and the Gorgas.
Saturday’s first “RHONJ” panel at BravoCon featured the Gorgas, Margaret Josephs and her husband, Joe Benigno, and Jackie Goldschneider and her husband, Evan Goldschneider.
Giudice and Ruelas, 47, as well as Jennifer Aydin and her husband, Dr. Bill Aydin, and Catania and her ex-husband, Frank Catania, participated in the second panel.
Catania has been friends with Giudice and Joe since childhood. Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo via Getty
“Real Housewives” mastermind Andy Cohen said during a Sunday “Ask Andy” panel that it was “better” to keep the Garden State crew separated because of the contention — and to not spoil the show’s forthcoming installment.
“We’re on the precipice for a really great season of ‘New Jersey’ airing, so we’re in a really limbo-y place where if we bring them all out together, they’re in a different place than they were the last time we saw them all as a group,” Cohen told fans.
“It’s a balancing act because you want things to play out on TV, but here we are, and I want to give everyone a good time, so it’s a little bit of a juggling act.”
The Gorgas hardly crossed paths with Giudice and Ruelas throughout the three-day convention.
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The Gorgas hardly crossed paths with Giudice and Ruelas throughout the three-day convention.
The full lineup for Season 31 of “Dancing With the Stars” is finally here!
Following months of anticipation, “Good Morning America” announced the official cast list on Thursday, after revealing the first two contestants – TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and her mother, Heidi D’Amelio – one day prior.
From the show’s first drag queen to a fan-favorite “Housewife” and “Legally Blonde” star, here are all of the celebrities who will be vying for the mirrorball trophy.
“What? Like, it’s hard?” The 50-year-old actress, who portrayed Vivian in “Legally Blonde,” is bringing her undeniable star power to the ballroom.
Blair, whose other famous projects include “Cruel Intentions,” “The Sweetest Thing,” and “Hellboy,” will have a unique experience this season due to her battle with multiple sclerosis. The actress has been vocal about her journey ever since her diagnosis in 2018, including in her new memoir, “Mean Baby.”
“It really was the gift I received when I was vulnerable about the MS,” Blair previously said during a “Today” show appearance. “There’s no real room for guilt.”
After previously turning down the offer to do “DWTS” in 2016, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star finally said “yes” for Season 31.
Her ballroom debut will come just weeks after she said “I do” to Luis “Louie” Ruelas in a lavish New Jersey wedding. The reality star, 50, follows in the footsteps of a number of “Housewives” who have previously competed on the show, including Lisa Rinna, Kenya Moore, Erika Jayne, Nene Leakes and Lisa Vanderpump.
Fresh off filming for “The Bachelorette” and straight into rehearsals for “DWTS,” the reality star, 31, certainly isn’t wasting any time.
Windey has big shoes to fill, as former “Bachelorette” stars Hannah Brown and Kaitlyn Bristowe won the mirrorball trophy in Season 28 and Season 29, respectively. However, we’re guessing her five-year stint as a Denver Broncos cheerleader will help put her on the leaderboard in the weeks to come.
Gym, tan and… learning how to quickstep. The “Jersey Shore” star, 34, will also be one to watch, seeing as he spent plenty of time onstage (shirtless, nonetheless) dancing for Chippendales in Las Vegas.
“He was definitely one of the best-received guest hosts we have had, bringing in tons of ‘Jersey Shore’ and ‘Double Shot at Love’ fans,” a rep for the male striptease show previously told Page Six. “He basically sold out almost every performance.”
She won Season 6 of “American Idol” when she was just 17 years old. Can the Grammy-nominated singer, now 32, top that and take home another reality TV competition win?
Sparks is definitely in good hands with her pro partner, who has previously worked with singing legends like Tinashe (Season 27) and Supremes icon Mary Wilson (Season 28).
We didn’t get an NFL star this season, but we did get a former football player’s wife! The country singer, who is married to Eric Decker, will be showing off her stage skills in the ballroom, and we already know her game face will be on.
In addition to music, Jessie James, 34, is also a TV personality, fashion designer, beauty and lifestyle influencer/entrepreneur, and a two-time New York Times bestselling author.
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star, 40, is of course no stranger to making history, however. Shangela previously made headlines for being the first person to walk the red carpet in drag at the Oscars for her supporting role in “A Star Is Born,” which starred Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The activist currently stars on HBO’s “We’re Here.”
The beloved actress, 71, portrayed Kris Munroe in “Charlie’s Angels,” taking on the role from Farrah Fawcett in 1977.
Since then, she’s appeared in a variety of TV shows like “Ballers,” “Ray Donovan,” “NCIS,” and “American Crime Story: The People V. O.J. Simpson.” She also sang and danced as Mrs. Claus in the Disney musical “The Search For Santa Paws: Santa Pups 2” and as Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun!” on Broadway.
As for her partner, he’s returning as a pro for the first time since Season 21. His “DWTS” history dates all the way back to the show’s first season when he competed with “Bachelorette” alum Trista Sutter.
The actor, 51, is best known for playing Smith Jerrod – a boyfriend of Kim Cattrall’s character, Samantha – on HBO’s iconic “Sex and the City” series. He also reprised his role for both feature films, “Sex and the City” and “Sex and the City 2.”
Other notable projects include “Midnight, Texas,” “House M.D.,” “CSI,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Charmed.”
Seeing as the fitness model, who is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia Baena, is paired with the show’s reigning mirrorball champion, fans will likely have their sights set high on him being an early frontrunner.
In addition to heath and fitness, the 24-year-old has a passion for acting and has starred in projects like “Called To Duty: The Last Airshow,” “Terminator 2 remake with Joseph Baena: Bad to the Bone” and “Bully High.”
The actor, 43, is best known for portraying Teddy Montgomery on “90210,” and making history as the show’s first and only LGBTQ+ character that was a series regular.
His casting comes one season after former co-star Lori Loughlin’s youngest daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, competed and placed eighth with pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
The “CODA” star, 32, has already proved he’s a force on the big screen, but will his acting chops translate to the dance floor?
With help from his pro partner, we have no doubt Durant will compete for his righteous spot on the leaderboard. In addition to starring in the Oscar-winning film, Durant’s other credits include “Switched at Birth,” “You,” and “Silent Notes.”
If the Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated comedian’s previous work is any indication of success, the rest of the cast should be prepared to step it up.
His own accomplishments aside, the “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” star, 50, is paired with the pro who won Season 19 with Alfonso Ribeiro, who is returning to the show to co-host with Tyra Banks. We have a feeling the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum may already be rooting for Brady and Carson to take home the win this season.
The weather anchor’s last name says it all: Champion.
His impressive resume includes a combined 25-year career on WABC-TV and “Good Morning America,” along with work at the Weather Channel and Eyewitness News.
Champion, 61, is also the recipient of a Peabody Award and multiple Emmys. Mix that with Burke’s two “DWTS” wins and we’ve got ourselves a solid partnership.
The TikTok star, 18, will be paired with the fan-favorite veteran dancer, who is returning as a pro for the first time since Season 25. Ballas previously won the mirrorball with Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6) and Shawn Johnson (Season 8).
In addition to what will surely be a legendary partnership, Charli and her mom’s joint appearance on the show will mark the first time a mother-daughter duo has competed against each other for the coveted trophy.
While the D’Amelio matriarch, 50, will always support her daughter, fans can still expect some friendly competition between the pair.
“It would be nice to have some smack talk, but she is also still my mother,” Charli teased on “GMA,” adding that she hopes to include “a nod” to her TikTok moves this season.
Season 31 kicks off Monday, Sept. 19 on Disney+.ABC
As previously reported, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Len Goodman will be back at the judges’ table this season. The show will also see the return of a full troupe, featuring dancers like Ezra Sosa, Kateryna Klishyna and “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 17 winner, Alexis Warr.
The all-new season of “Dancing With the Stars” premieres Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Disney+.
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