Are Joe Gorga and Luis Ruelas on good terms? ‘RHONJ’ star addresses bond with brother-in-law amid family rift
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: It seems like Joe Gorga and Luis 'Louie' Ruelas still have bad blood between them. In the recent episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' Teresa Giudice's husband, Luis, expressed his preference for a straightforward and uncomplicated approach when it comes to discussing Joe Gorga.
During a charity ball game featured on Season 14, Episode 4 of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' Bill Aydin, Jennifer Aydin's husband, asked Luis whether he referred to Joe as his 'brother-in-law.'
This conversation took place amid the social and competitive atmosphere of the event, adding a layer of intrigue to the dynamic between the cast members. Luis responded succinctly with just six words, "I don't really talk about him." This brief and to-the-point response left little room for further discussion or elaboration on the topic.
What happened between Luis Ruelas and Joe Gorga?
For those unversed, Teresa and Joe have been embroiled in a long-standing family feud for years, and the animosity between Luis and Joe has been brewing long before the Season 13 reunion. The unresolved issues and underlying tension between the two families have only intensified over time.
Before the highly anticipated dramatic gathering, Luis boasted about hiring a renowned private investigator to gather information on everyone involved, including Joe and Melissa Gorga. Teresa was informed by Jennifer Fessler about a planned group meeting to devise a strategy to retaliate against Louie.
According to Jennifer, the group planning the counterattack included Jackie, Margaret, Joe, Jeff, Melissa, Rachel, and John, but notably did not include Evan. Despite months passing, the conflict remains unresolved, seemingly prolonging the grudge to an unexpected extent, almost as if it has entered a new phase or level of intensity.
Were Luis Ruelas and Joe Gorga on the same team during Dolores Catania's softball game event?
Luis and Joe found themselves on the same team when team captain Dolores Catania organized a charity softball game that matched RHONJ cast members against physicians and clinical staff from Maimonides Hospital.
“This is my third year hosting the Battle for Brooklyn softball game. We raise more money every single year for Maimonides Hospital," Dolores said.
As the game entered its final moments, the Housewives found themselves trailing. The pressure was on as they needed to come together and make a big comeback. When Joe stepped up to bat, his teammates rallied behind him with enthusiastic cheers and shouts of encouragement.
Amid the excitement, Bill turned to Louie and jokingly asked if he referred to Joe as his brother-in-law. Luis replied, “I don’t really talk about him." He declined to provide any further information or elaboration on the subject of his relative.
Luis was adamant about not letting Joe enter his mouth, while the 'RHONJ' team was unwavering in their dedication to securing a win. Ultimately, following an intense and suspenseful comeback, the Housewives emerged victorious.
Dolores' fundraising event successfully raised a total of $200,000, a remarkable achievement deserving of recognition. This substantial sum is poised to make a meaningful impact on the chosen charitable cause.
New episodes of 'RHONJ' Season 14 are released every Sunday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.