The Real Housewives of New Jersey viewers have been wondering what caused Melissa and Joe Gorga to skip out on Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas’ wedding, and fans share their reactions to a possible rumor that may have caused the rift. Just a day before Teresa’s nuptials, it was reported that the Gorgas have decided not to attend the wedding after a blowout fight between Joe and Luis. Allegedly, the two men got into it while filming the RHONJ season 13 finale after a rumor was spilled about one of the cast members.
Teresa and Joe’s contentious relationship played out on RHONJ for years. Following Teresa’s 11-month stint in prison, the siblings attempted to make amends. The beginning of RHONJ season 12 found Teresa and Joe mostly getting along, due to him and Melissa quietly supporting the Fabulicious author amid all the allegations against Luis. However, as the season progressed, Joe and Melissa increasingly got frustrated over Teresa not having their backs, and things came to a head during the RHONJ season 12 reunion.
RHONJ fans shared their reactions to a possible rumor posted by All About The Real Housewives on Instagram that detailed why Melissa and Joe didn’t go to Teresa’s wedding. According to the Instagram page, Margaret Josephs spilled to her former BFF Laura Lee Jansen that Melissa allegedly made out with a man named Nick Barotte. In a game of telephone, the rumor got around to Teresa, which led to Melissa blaming her sister-in-law for the entire thing. A fan responded, “This entire situation is incredibly sad for everyone involved. Families being torn apart for a reality TV show does not sit well with us.” Another fan responded, “Joe needs to cut his sister out of his life. Teresa always been jealous of her brother relationship. She needs to go.”
Many RHONJ fans blasted Melissa and Joe for creating drama before Teresa’s wedding. One fan wrote, “I believe the story 100% and I totally believe Melissa blamed Teresa only so she can have a storyline for next season because that’s who she has always needed since day one!!” Another responded, “The truth about Gorga’s [sic] coming out. Which I have always known. They are so jealous of Teresa’s life it has made them sick.” Some RHONJ fans blamed Margaret for causing the drama, calling her the “bone collector” of the show. During RHONJ season 12, many cast members agreed that Margaret was known to gather dirt on her castmates, and it would be wise to stay on her good side.
The on-again rift with Teresa and Joe came at an unfortunate time, especially after they lost their parents a few years ago. Joe previously expressed sadness that his relationship with his only immediate family member was strained, despite years of trying to heal old wounds. Some fans wondered if Luis created a wedge between Teresa and Joe, but the RHONJ star remained determined to marry her true love. If history is any indication, the two siblings will attempt to brush their feelings under the rug, and hopefully The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars can make amends again.
