Feuding ‘Real Housewives’ Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga Keep Their Distance on Season 14 Set
Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga may be sharing the screen on Season 14 of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey,’ but don’t expect any cozy family gatherings. Multiple sources have revealed exclusively to Us Weekly that the sisters-in-law are keeping their distance while filming with the rest of the New Jersey Housewives.
On-Camera Chilliness
Melissa, 44, is open to filming and talking with Teresa, 51, on camera, but Teresa isn’t keen on it. An insider explains, “Producers are trying to capture other stories.” Recently, they both appeared at a charity baseball game organized by castmate Dolores Catania, but eyewitnesses noticed no interaction between them. The rest of the cast had to shuttle back and forth to chat with both of them.
Feuding History
The ongoing feud between Teresa and Melissa has made headlines. Rumors swirled that one or both might leave the Bravo series after their Season 13 clash. During the reunion, Teresa openly expressed her desire to never see Melissa again, but both have returned for Season 14.
Moving Past the Drama
The show’s producers and their fellow cast members seem intent on moving past the family drama. An insider reveals, “They aren’t hyper-fixating on Melissa and Teresa. There have to be other dynamics included in the show.”
Teresa had vowed during the Season 13 reunion that she was done with Melissa, and it appears she’s sticking to her word.
The Root of the Feud
The feud between the two escalated when Melissa and Joe skipped Teresa’s August 2022 wedding to Luis Ruelas. But that wasn’t the only source of contention. Joe accused Teresa’s daughter, Gia Giudice, of saying he could “do better” than Melissa. Gia denied it during the reunion, leading to a heated exchange and Teresa storming off set.
With this behind-the-scenes tension, it remains to be seen how the drama will unfold on Season 14 of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey.’