Recently, The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Melissa Gorga has finally addressed the rumor that OG cast member and sister-in-law Teresa Giudice sent her and Teresa's brother Joe Gorga a bill for missing her lavish wedding. The family feud has hit an all-time high ever since Teresa said "I do" to her now husband Luis Ruelas. The upcoming new season is months away, but reality TV show fanatics have had an up-close look at what to expect when the show returns.
Teresa's recent nuptials to Luis is the catalyst of the latest rumor regarding her family. The New York Times best-selling author's wedding was the talk of the town and included many housewives as guests, including Teresa's frenemies, Margret Joseph, and Jackie Goldstein. Fellow cast mates Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin were also in attendance. Noticeably absent were Teresa's only sibling Joe and his wife Melissa. Fans were aware that the Gorgas would not be attending Teresa's special day after it leaked in the press from an unidentified source.
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After the reality star's wedding, another rumor started that Teresa sent her brother and sister-in-law a bill for skipping out last minute. Teresa's hair alone costs nearly $10,000, so it wasn't unusual for fans to understand why she may have sent a bill. Luis quickly put the rumor to rest and denied that a bill was sent, RHONJ star Jennifer also commented to help end any speculation. Still, housewives fanatics were unsure who to believe. On Melissa's podcast Melissa Gorga on Display, she finally addressed the accusation. "That is not true, and I would probably rip it up and throw it in the garage if I did get one," Melissa stated. "There was no bill." The "On Display" singer's latest podcast episode wasn't all hunky dory, Joe was also on hand to give his take on all things Teresa.
Teresa and Melissa's feud goes back many years, even before the show. There's been plenty of commentary over how the Gorgas ended up on the show, which seemed to upset Teresa. Bravo producers, along with Andy Cohen, have never publicly commented on the casting of Teresa's family on the show, but ever since season 3 and 4, Teresa and Joe's family fallout has been a continuous storyline. The two seemingly put the drama behind them during Season 12 of the long-running show, only to reignite the drama during that season's reunion. Both Melissa and Teresa claimed each other was not loyal.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 13 is shaping up to be an epic showdown that will have Bravo fans excited. There have already been reports of cast members falling out, alliances changing, and another round of cheating rumors that targets a married couple. With two newbies coming into the mix, the Jersey cast is ready to prove once again why they are the show to beat.
Source: Melissa Gorga on Display/Podcast