Will filming Season 15 of RHONJ end Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice’s long-awaited reconciliation? They have been at each other’s throats for years, and part of the reason that the hit Bravo series was put on hold. Yet, they were able to mend fences, but could that all fall apart amid filming drama? Keep reading for all of the details that are currently known.
Melissa & Teresa Both Wanted Season 15
When The Real Housewives of New Jersey was put on pause after Season 14, no one knew what was next. There were talks of a whole new cast coming in, like what happened with RHONY. At the same time, Bravo stated some OGs may stick around. Fans were divided as some wanted Melissa Gorga back while others were firm that Teresa Giudice had to return. Unfortunately, their unwillingness to film together and get along was a big reason RHONJ was shelved. Then, miraculously, the Giudices and Gorgas reconciled, which was huge because not only are they co-stars, but they are family.
Some believed that the reconciliation was to get both Melissa and Teresa back on the show. It worked as they were part of the Season 15 cast along with Dolores Catania and six newcomers. The big question is if the season will rip them apart. That was asked of Teresa’s daughter, Gia Giudice, who has appeared on the series since its inception. She is also a fierce defender of her mother and is on the “spinoff,” Next Gen NYC. In her mind, she does not see filming hindering what the families have built, as of now:
“I truly believe with everything in me that this will never happen again, them fighting. And I do not think that they would ever make it get to that point again. We are all in such a good place. … It’s just not going to happen.”
Although she is glorifying where her aunt and mother are, there have been rumors of tension between the two. Teresa Giudice even stated she did not know if she would film with her brother, Joe Gorga, or Melissa. That shocked RHONJ fans because it would be virtually impossible to have a split cast all over again.
A Good Feeling
Allegedly, there is not enough drama this season of RHONJ. Therefore, filming may be cut short. Melissa Gorga has hopped on and stated this is untrue, and Gia Giudice added that the vibe is incredible. She noted that she has been filming here and there and only has positive things to say:
“I filmed a little bit last week, and it’s great. I mean, just the energy in the room, and just the feeling of everything is so different, especially now that everyone is good, and we’re not fighting anymore. .. It’s just such a different energy and vibe going into it, which I think is making it a lot more fun. It’s honestly beautiful to see. … It’s like a breath of fresh air.”
Many RHONJ fans do not care to see Gia’s stepfather, Luis Ruelas, and that was one of the reasons they did not want Teresa Giudice back. However, viewers are very invested in Milania Giudice, who was recently arrested. They want to know who she got into a fight with and hope that it will play out in the next season.
Do you think Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice’s relationship is genuine, or is it all staged for the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.