'RHONJ' star Danielle Cabral opens up about Teresa Giudice's housewarming gift to Melissa Gorga
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: During the latest recent episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Melissa Gorga discussed the housewarming gift from her sister-in-law Teresa Giudice, and Teresa's husband, Luis Ruelas. The gift in question was a bottle of Blue Label Johnnie Walker that was sent to the Gorgas.
During her visit to the latest Envy boutique in New Jersey, Melissa invited her fashion-forward friend Danielle Cabral to drop by before the Envy fashion show. Danielle, who attended the limoncello-themed party, commented that the gift exchange between Teresa and Joe was "crazy."
"So what did you think about the party the night?" Melissa asked Danielle. "The gift situation was crazy," Danielle replied. Melissa interjected, "Can I just ask why in the world do you think that that bottle was sent? Honestly what do you think?"
Danielle shared her perspective, saying she would respond based on her own experience with a similar situation involving her brother. Melissa interjected, asking Danielle if she had sent her gift to her brother through mutual friends, especially since he had been planning a grand celebration for the arrival of his baby.
Melissa emphasized the importance of genuine and personal gestures in such situations, suggesting that this particular act lacked sincerity and was more of a show or display.
Melissa chimed in, "Did you send your gift to your brother through your friends? He was going to have a big party for the baby, right? You do it when it's real. When it's a personal thing, when it's real. This was not a personal thing. This was a spectacle."
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Teresa Giudice dubs brother Joe Gorga 'petty' for burning her card
During Episode 8 of 'RHONJ' Season 14, Teresa, Jennifer Aydin, and Dolores Catania decided to take a break from the drama and relax with a sound bath and crystal session at the Zentuary Healing Center.
The trio hoped to find some peace and release the stress they had been feeling throughout the season. As they immersed themselves in the session, the topic of Teresa's controversial housewarming gift for her brother, Joe Gorga, arose, sparking a heated discussion among the women.
At a chaotic housewarming party hosted by Joe and Melissa Gorga, Jennifer described the situation as a complete disaster. Despite the chaos, Joe decided to keep the bottle of liquor with the bow attached. However, it was his reaction to the unopened card that caught Teresa's attention.
Jennifer explained that Joe didn't bother to open or read the letter; instead, he promptly tossed it into the crackling flames of the fire without a second thought.
Teresa expressed no surprise at all, noting to the producers that her brother tends to overly focus on small or insignificant details, often exhibiting behavior that could be described as 'petty.'
What did Teresa Giudice's card to Joe Gorga say?
Teresa eagerly shared with her friends the heartfelt message written on the card that accompanied the thoughtful gift from her beloved husband, Luis. She explained the sentiment behind the handwritten inscription, expressing her gratitude and love for him.
The Skinny Italian author expressed her disappointment, noting that the card only contained a brief message of congratulations on the new home from Louie and Teresa. She emphasized that it was not a meaningful gesture or an attempt at reconciliation, but rather just a simple note.
"I mean, the only thing that was in the card was ‘Congratulations on your new home. Love, Louie and Teresa. Like, it wasn’t an olive branch; it was just a gesture," Teresa said.
During a conversation with the producers of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' Teresa distanced herself from the card incident by asserting that she did not want to take credit for it. She emphasized that the idea and execution of the card were solely the work of her husband.
Teresa confided in Dolores and Jennifer about her reluctance to send a kind message to someone she had previously had a falling out with. Dolores agreed that it was a nice gesture, but Teresa made it clear that she was not trying to mend any relationships or kiss anyone's a**.
Despite her reservations, Teresa's husband, Luis, encouraged her to send the message as a friendly gesture, and eventually, she agreed to do so.
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14 airs on Bravo on Sundays at 8 pm ET.