From body shots to partying without wedding band, 'RHONJ' star Joe Gorga sparks infidelity rumors
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NEW JERSEY, US: Bravo viewers were excited to see the new season of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', knowing that the Gorgas will be involved in a huge controversy. Yet, an unseen video circulating on the internet has rekindled accusations of adultery between the pair.
Melissa previously told PEOPLE that she continued "trucking on" during Season 13 filming while her husband frequently needed a break due to their long-running dispute with his sister Teresa Giudice. Melissa also admitted it was "not easy" to deal with their continuing family strife in front of the cameras. The reality actress says she's been following 'RHONJ' since Season 3, but this season is "one of the tougher ones" for her to watch. Is it only the Gorgas feud with Teresa, or is there something more going on?
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Joe Gorga parties without his wedding band
News personality, Evan Golden, shared a video of Joe on his Instagram stories, which is sure to raise some eyebrows. To begin, Joe can be seen wearing shorts, glasses, and a cap with various accouterments, but no shirt, which appears to be the vibe of the party he is at. What might certainly raise concerns is Joe's ease with a lady who isn't Melissa, taking a body shot off of him. The wedding band that has been missing from his finger is also visible in the video.
Melissa denies cheating rumors ahead of Season 13
When filming the Season 12 finale of 'RHONJ', Melissa and fellow reality star Teresa got into an altercation about infidelity rumors. For the record, claims on social media spread that Melissa cheated on Joe with Nick Barotta, who is also married, and it appears that the scenario produced some animosity among the castmates. According to The Daily Mail's sources, Melissa has not cheated on Joe, and the allegations are false.
"He is shocked that someone would make up something so nasty in an attempt to destroy two families," a source stated of Nick's reaction to the claims. Nick and Melissa had known one another for several years.
According to sources close to 'RHONJ', Laura Lee Jansen informed Jennifer Aydin of a rumor alleging Melissa had slept with Nick. Teresa soon became aware of the rumor, which fueled her feud with Melissa. As the finale shooting wrapped, Melissa allegedly confronted Teresa about spreading the allegation, and things quickly heated up. Joe was apparently prohibited from engaging in physical contact with Teresa's new husband, Luis Ruelas.
While the adultery charges appear to have driven Melissa and Joe closer rather than further apart, they remain estranged from Teresa. Melissa told US Weekly in August 2022, "Let's see what the future holds" as far as making peace with her sister-in-law. She also shared with the source that "it's been tough" to deal with the allegations regarding her marriage.
In Season 13 of 'RHONJ', viewers are likely to see the aftermath of the adultery claims and Teresa's alienation from Joe and Melissa.
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