Melissa Gorga spoke about not being asked to serve as a bridesmaid at her sister-in-law Melissa Giudice’s upcoming wedding to Luis Ruelas during the latest episode of her On Display podcast, which was shared on Thursday.
The 42-year-old reality television personality was revealed to have not been included as part of the bride’s party during Tuesday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, when the media figure, 49, spoke about the plans for her nuptials.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey castmate responded to her sister-in-law’s statements during the podcast and pointed out that she wanted her relative to be happy during her upcoming ceremony.
Being honest: Melissa Gorga spoke about not being asked to serve as a bridesmaid at her sister-in-law Melissa Giudice’s upcoming wedding to Luis Ruelas during the latest episode of her On Display podcast , which was shared on Thursday; they are seen in 2019
Gorga began by acknowledging Giudice’s statements, as she said: ‘I’m not going to lie: I’ve had a lot of news outlets reaching out to me. Since everyone wants to know how I feel, let’s just answer it.’
She then pointed out that she was fine with not being included in the bride’s party and learned about the decision by watching the hit Bravo program.
‘Yes, I watched Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and I did find out on TV that I’m not gonna be in Teresa’s wedding and I’m not a bridesmaid, which I’m okay with, I’m fine with. ‘I understand, to each their own.’ she said.
Gorga went on to question how Giudice set up her bride’s party and wanted to know how the wedding would be organized.
Over it: She then pointed out that she was fine with not being included in the bride’s party and learned about the decision by watching the hit Bravo program; the pair is seen in 2019
She said: ‘I pretty much assumed that, but I guess my big caution is, are her new sisters-in-laws in the wedding? Is it a no-fam wedding other than the four daughters? Her four, beautiful daughters and a couple of her friends?’
The reality television personality pointed out that ‘if that’s the case, that makes perfect sense.’
Gorga then expressed that she wanted all the best for her sister-in-law and that she was supportive of her relationship with Ruelas.
No hard feelings: Gorga then expressed that she wanted all the best for her sister-in-law and that she was supportive of her relationship with Ruelas
‘I wish her nothing but happiness. I’m very happy that she’s happy. I love to see her smile when she’s with Louie. Whatever she decides, it’s her wedding and I’ll be fine with it,’ she said.
The media figure also stated that both she and her husband were on the same page regarding their feelings about Giudice.
‘Joe and I have been here for a long time. We’ve always backed her up and…we want her happy and we want it to be good,’ she said.
Backing her up: The media figure also stated that both she and her husband were on the same page regarding their feelings about Giudice
Gorga concluded by remarking that she had said her piece about the wedding and reiterated that she wanted to see her sister-in-law find contentment with her soon-to-be husband.
‘I hope she sees that and realizes that. I wish her nothing but happiness and I’m sure her wedding will be absolutely beautiful. I just wanted to touch on it a little bit so everyone can stop asking me,’ she said.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star previously admitted that she did not ask her sister-in-law to stand by her side when she says ‘I do’ later this summer during a big wedding celebration.
Soon-to-be-bride: Teresa Giudice is in the throes of planning her wedding to fiance Luis Ruelas after the couple became engaged last fall when he proposed during a romantic trip to Greece
When Teresa was asked about a few of her plans while in town, she admitted to having a meeting set up with Oprah’s florist Preston Bailey.
‘How many bridesmaids will you have?’ Loni asked the longtime Bravo star.
‘Eight bridesmaids,’ Teresa quipped, with Love coming back: ‘Any of the housewives and your castmates?’
‘No,’ Giudice sternly responded.
Shocked to hear the news, Andy chimed in: ‘Melissa will not be a bridesmaid?’
Oh no: The Real Housewives of New Jersey star admitted that she did not ask her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, to stand by her side when she says ‘I do’ later this summer during a big wedding celebration
Family forever? Melissa has been married to Teresa’s brother, Joe, since 2004, and began starring on RHONJ in its third season; seen in 2018
That’s awkward: Shocked to hear the news, Andy chimed in: ‘Melissa will not be a bridesmaid?’
‘Don’t make a big deal of it,’ Teresa assured everyone. ‘I mean come on.’
Andy asked: ‘Will this be news to her, hearing this now?’
‘I mean, I guess so,’ she said over her signature nervous laughter. ‘I mean, hello, we’re on national TV.’
Melissa has been married to Teresa’s brother, Joe, since 2004, and began starring on RHONJ in its third season.
‘Don’t make a big deal of it,’ Teresa assured everyone. ‘I mean come on.’
‘Eight bridesmaids,’ Teresa quipped, with comedian Loni Love coming back: ‘Any of the housewives and your castmates?’
Their at-times tense relationship has played out in front of the cameras as Teresa and her ex husband Joe were indicted on 39 counts of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mail and wire fraud, and making false statements on loan applications
They both served time in prison (she served a year while he was behind bars for 41 months), and Joe was deported back to his home country, Italy, before Teresa made the difficult decision to divorce her husband of 20 years, which was finalized in September 2020.
Teresa since rebounded with Luis and the couple began dating in 2020, roughly one year before he proposed in Greece. Their relationship is currently under fire as the cast questions his intentions with Giudice on this season of RHONJ.
Lucky in love? Teresa since rebounded with Luis and the couple began dating in 2020, roughly one year before he proposed in Greece. Their relationship is currently under fire as the cast questions his intentions with Giudice on this season of RHONJ
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