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The Real Housewives of New Jersey has been on hiatus since 2024, following its heavily divided 14th season. Now, it appears Bravo is getting closer to finalizing things, and Teresa Giudice has expressed interest in reconciling with her brother, Joe Gorga, and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga.
However, a new report is alleging that the Gorgas aren’t buying what Teresa is selling.
Reports surfaced that some of the RHONJ ladies, sans Teresa, 53, were test-filming with new cast members. Teresa denied that this was the case and began her now infamous “Does the professor ever take the test?” line. Simultaneously, she began saying in interviews, first with Jeff Lewis, that she would be open to having a discussion with Joe and Melissa to bury the hatchet.
More recently, Teresa said on the I Do, Part 2 podcast that she had reached out to Joe and Melissa, stating that her brief time on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test had put things into perspective for her. Joe has now confirmed that Teresa has texted him.
This comes as a rumor has surfaced that Teresa attempted to reconcile with her brother some time ago, but Melissa stood in the way. A source told Radar Online, “I do not believe that’s true.”
Another insider provided the outlet with more context, saying, “Melissa would never stand in the way of Joe making up with his sister if that’s something he truly wanted. Teresa literally stood on national TV calling Melissa a w—- the last time they were filming RHONJ, and now suddenly she wants to make up when her spot on the show is potentially in question.”
The person continued, “She’s also been called desperate for doing this, which she isn’t taking well. People are trying to claim she wanted to do this a long time ago, but Melissa got in the way. It seems like it’s an attempt to make rekindling seem like something Teresa has always wanted to do, so the timing isn’t called into question. But that’s simply not the case.”
Regarding how Joe and Melissa feel about Teresa all of a sudden wanting to make up, the person said, “They think it’s a publicity stunt.” They then said, “Joe and Melissa would be absolutely ridiculous to fall for this.”
The insider then spoke to part of Teresa’s reasoning for wanting to repair her relationship with Joe and Melissa. They stated that she’s “freaking out financially” over the uncertainty that she will be asked back to RHONJ. Penny Drossos Karagiorgis, a former friend of the show, also spoke to Radar Online about Teresa possibly reconciling with the Gorgas.
She said, “I’m happy they’re trying to reunite as they should. They need to lean on each other. Spouses come and go, but siblings are for life. But then it’s Teresa. She’s manipulating, so I think her desire to make up is fake. Joe will go in real, but she’s all about money, so it’s a 50-50 [if she’s being sincere].”
Penny continued, “As much as I wish she was [sincere], I think she’s desperate and that’s going to be her storyline, making up with Joe to get back on the show, and then the next season she’s going to be fighting again. Plus, Melissa isn’t dumb. She won’t fall for it unless she needs Teresa as a storyline as well. Teresa has no one really on her side to defend her, either.”
Still, other insiders have previously spoken to the outlet and stated that Teresa is being genuine in her desire to move forward with Joe and Melissa.
Currently, many fans are hoping for an announcement concerning RHONJ at BravoCon in November, as Melissa, Teresa, and other cast members will be featured on various panels.