'RHONJ' star Teresa Giudice’s housewarming gift makes Joe Gorga and Melissa Gorga ‘angry'
FRANKLIN LAKES, NEW JERSEY: During the seventh episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Teresa Giudice decided to surprise her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga with a housewarming gift.
However, instead of opting for a traditional gift, Teresa chose to send them a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Unfortunately, this gesture ended up causing tension and frustration between the siblings, as Joe and Melissa were not pleased with the choice of gift.
Teresa opted not to physically attend the Gorgas' housewarming party and instead chose to have her gift delivered by Dolores Catania.
In a confessional, Melissa reflected on her interactions with Teresa and remarked on the last words she had heard from her. She recalled Teresa saying, "I'm officially done. Oh, here's a bottle. Happy housewarming. You make zero sense. You're fake."
At the limoncello-themed housewarming party, Jennifer Fessler inquired about the presence of the bottle, asking how it ended up there. Dolores then explained that she had received a call from Teresa an hour prior, requesting her to bring the bottle for Joe. Dolores emphasized that she was only bringing it because Teresa had asked her to do so.
"This is what she gave me to give to me. It was a nice gesture. I know this is what his father used to drink," Dolores further added.
Joe asked Dolores, "Do you think she respects her dad with what she has done?" Soon after, Melissa chimed in, "See this is what I don't want this party to turn into. I'm just saying this is going with the other 17,000 bottles we have of it in the house."
Melissa told Joe, "Here's a card. When you're in the mood to read it. You can read it. But this will go with the rest."
'RHONJ' star Joe Gorga burns the card sent by sister Teresa Giudice
Following that, Joe Gorga provided further details on previous situations involving Teresa and her spouse Louie Ruelas.
"You know what he did, he screwed me instantly. And I still accepted it. When they screwed me. I forgave them and within two months he hires investigators to follow me make look like a bad guy to the press and to the world," Joe said.
During a confessional, Jennifer Fessler said, "I think Joe is making a point in front of all of his friends and family. I get it but I don't think anybody giving a housewarming gift is trying to do something nasty."
Joe went on to say, "And you want to come and throw me a card after you tell me you never want to see me again?"
"That's definitely not an olive branch. You know what an olive branch is. You knock on my door when no one's there. You come see me. You come talk to me. That's an olive branch. Not that nonsense when all these people are here," Joe shared in a private interview.
Without bothering to read it, Joe tossed the card in the direction of the fireplace.
What happened to 'RHONJ' star Teresa Giudice's father Giacinto Gorga?
Teresa Giudice's father, Giacinto Gorga, tragically passed away on April 3, 2020, at the age of 76. The reality TV star, known for her role on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', shared her heartbreak and sorrow in a heartfelt Instagram post as she faced the difficult task of saying goodbye to her beloved father.
"This is the first night in my life I’ve gone to bed without knowing my papa would be there for me in the morning. My heart has broken into a million pieces, but I know you’re finding mommy right now....I love you both so much," she captioned the post.
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'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14 airs on Sundays at 8 pm ET on Bravo.