RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice adds TWO more bridesmaids to her wedding party from the cast- but one costar is still left out
TERESA Giudice has added two more bridesmaids from the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast to her wedding party, The Sun can exclusively report.
But one co-star was still left out from her nuptials with Luis Ruelas, a source confirmed.
Teresa, 50, and her fiancé and second husband, Luis, 46, are tying the knot later this summer.
A source has exclusively told The Sun that the bridesmaids ballot has expanded.
“Teresa added three new bridesmaids to her wedding- and Jennifer [Aydin] and Dolores [Catania] are two of them.
“The other one is a long-time family friend and business colleague,” the source added – with no mention of Teresa’s sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga.
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During the first installment of the RHONJ reunion in May, Teresa confirmed that Melissa would not be one of her bridesmaids, leaving her brother Joe Gorga’s wife “hurt.”
The mother of four then told her: “This is the thing, honey, we’re not close.
“You’re my sister-in-law, but we’re not close.”
According to reports, Melissa’s husband Joe Gorga – Teresa’s brother – recently showed the bad blood is lingering.
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
He got into a “heated altercation” with his sister’s future husband Luis in June.
An Instagram site dedicated to the show shared: “Joe Gorga reportedly missed out on his sister’s housewarming party, which was filmed for season 13 last night!
“Joe reportedly got into a heated altercation with Teresa’s fiancé at a recent boy’s night event!
“The drama got so intense that Joe refused to attend.”
It’s not exactly clear what the “altercation” was, and neither party has commented publicly about the claim, but tensions between Teresa and Joe are no secret.
Joe stormed off the set of the same RHONJ Season 12 reunion, after having a backstage fight with his sister.
During the show, the pair found themselves wrapped up in a heated argument backstage as Joe angrily stalks away.
He called back to her as he stormed off set: “You know what? Be a sister once in a while.”
The family drama continued later on as brother and sister met again on stage, while sitting with the rest of the cast.
At one point, Teresa told him: “B***h boy Joe. Sorry, you are.”
Weeks later, Joe posted a of himself on social media, with a scathing caption written over it.
“Snakes don’t hiss anymore. They call you baby, bro, honey or friend,” the post read.
He captioned the photo: “Watch out for those snakes.”
‘SHE TREATS MELISSA LIKE CRAP’
Fans were quick to jump in, writing messages of sadness in the comments in regards to the fractured relationship between Joe and his sister Teresa.
One fan wrote: “Feel sad for you and your family. Cannot be easy to listen to your only sister demean and degrade you on national tv.”
Another commenter wrote: “Run don’t walk. I would quit and step away from Teresa’s family and Louie – you guys need a break – let her live in her bubble and you in yours.”
A third follower wrote: “U need to cut all ties with her! Trust me it’ll be the best decision ever!”
A fourth commenter added: “That’s about the 7th strike now for your sister! She keeps treating you and Melissa like crap, enough is enough.”
REAL ISSUES
Drama also ensued when she failed to invite fellow RHONJ star Dolores Catania to her engagement party in December – who now is a bridesmaid while Melissa reportedly isn’t.
She explained her reasoning to on in May, claiming that Dolores’ feud with Dina was partly to blame.
It has nothing to do with Dina [Manzo], right?” asked Chris.
But Teresa revealed: “It does. That too.”
The former co-stars went from besties to bickerers after a dramatic event in her personal life saw Dina quit the show and relocate to California.
Teresa said on a podcast that because it was a “small, intimate party,” she didn’t think it would be a big deal.
Dolores, whose invite was always on the table, has spoken out in support of Teresa and Luis, whose relationship was a big storyline in the latest season of RHONJ.
“It’s about you’re happy and this guy is good to you and your kids. And really that’s really all I care about,” Dolores said on the podcast last month.
Teresa recently had to adjust the wedding details after Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer, 65, accidentally leaked information about the special day.
The reality star mistakenly shared private details on social media, including the date and location where the ceremony would be held.
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The self-titled ‘queen of New Jersey’ is aptly getting married in her home state, where she now lives with her fiancé and their blended families.
The wedding is expected to take place in August.
