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'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga faces criticism for dubbing Denise Richards 'superstar' while defending her dinner drama

The reality star's sparked controversy as she looked intoxicated during Kylie Richards' 'weed' dinner party

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Denise Richards made a surprise return to 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 13 after she announced her departure from the Bravos show franchise following two seasons in September 2020.

The reality star's sparked controversy as she looked intoxicated during Kylie Richards' 'weed' dinner party. 

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga extended an invitation to Denise on the 'On Display' podcast to discuss the dinner drama. Nevertheless, her followers criticized her when she referred to Denise as a "superstar."

Melissa shared a teaser for the upcoming segment with the 'RHOBH' star. In the episode, Denise noted, "Here's a thing that I didn't understand is a lot of the women have had a night on these shows, as you know."

However, Melissa agreed with Denise and added, "Everyone everywhere on every franchise." Denise seemed furious with the dinner drama controversy and questioned, "Why did everyone make such a big deal with me?" Melissa responded, "Because you are a superstar, Denise."

Alongside the teaser video, Melissa wrote, "She is the sweetest. Thank you @deniserichards for being #OnDisplay with me and being so open and honest about everything!"

The 'RHONJ' star added, "You are a superstar⭐️." The social media users took to the comment section and slammed Melissa for calling Denise a "superstar."

A social media user commented, "Umm 🙄. Not sure I would say superstar." Another Instagram user added, "A superstar??!?!! A has been yes, but not a superstar!"

An internet user penned, "Maybe she showed up drunk or high or both on her first night back. She’s definitely not a superstar, she makes B movies now."

A person wrote, "Superstar???? I like Denise over that thief but come on! You one night and you are drunk? Not cool."

Another follower said, "Call her out Melissa don’t kiss her ass!!" A critic noted, "I would never believe a word she says, I'm so disappointed you had her on."

'RHOBH' star Denise Richards details season 13 'bizarre' dinner drama

'RHOBH' star Denise Richards raised eyebrows with her return to the Bravos show franchise when she appeared intoxicated and made a series of odd faces at her co-stars while also starting some drama.

The reality star tackled the dinner drama and addressed her peculiar behavior on a podcast. Denise asserted, "I didn't take anything... I had a drink before I went."

She insisted, "I was nervous seeing the women, that was it," adding she only then had "half a drink" at the party.

However, Denise notably confessed to taking a dose of "regular cold medicine" before meeting up with the cast to treat a terrible cold.

Denise also claimed that she did not consume any weed, which was pre-planned with the show's producers.

Melissa Gorga advises Denise Richards to 'never run from a scene'

'RHOBH' star Denise Richards has found herself in a series of feuds where she chose to simply exit the location and the ensuing situation.

However, 'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga has some advice for her franchise companion about confrontation on the show. Melissa referred to her personal experience and said to US Weekly, "I always say stay there and get out whatever you want to say."

She added, "I personally never run from a scene. I sit there until I get my point across and explain it and state my facts."

The reality star explained, "You got to just throw in the towel and be like, 'All right, I'm not perfect' and that's why we’re on the show, to show we’re not here to act like a Mary Poppins." Melissa then advised Denise, "Never run from a scene."

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga reflects on her and Teresa Giudice's 'unfortunate' feud

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Melissa Gorga recently addresses her ongoing feud with her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice.

The reality star revealed that they were still not on talking terms as they filmed season 14 of the Bravo show. She admitted in a recent interview, "We don’t even, like, look at each other."

Melissa further revealed, "The biggest misconception is that it's gonna be more drama between me and my sister-in-law."

Melissa also noted that the feud and estrangement have become a "new normal," adding, "I think it just is what it is."

However, Melissa was not happy with the direction her relationship with Teresa had taken.

Melissa called the situation "unfortunate" and admitted, "I'll never be, like, happy about that."

Despite the "unfortunate" feud between Gorga and Giudice's family, Melissa further noted, "But we're all living, and we're happy, and sometimes things just need to take their course. Right now that’s definitely how it is."