In a stunning turn of events that’s shaking up the Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) universe, Teresa Giudice has declared the end of a long-standing family feud. Just weeks after patching things up with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, Teresa dropped a major bombshell on her podcast: she’s also reconciled with her cousin Kathy Wakile.
The revelation came during the December 4th episode of *Turning the Tables by Teresa Giudice*, where the RHONJ star opened up about mending fences with her family. While discussing her motivations for reuniting with Joe, Teresa emphasized the importance of blood ties. “I mean, my brother’s like my only family, you know, besides, you know, Kathy and Rosie. Like those are my only family in New Jersey. Like that’s the only family I have,” she shared candidly. “So, did I want to make up with my brother? Yes, cause he’s my only and he’s my blood, you know.”
But Teresa didn’t stop there. She revealed that she’s extended an olive branch to Kathy as well. “I mean, I did reach out to Kathy too. She was very nice. You know, her daughter’s having a baby. So, I was so happy for her. Yeah. So, you know, it was very nice,” Teresa explained, highlighting the positive exchange.
The reconciliation seems mutual, as Teresa noted that Kathy has been proactive in rebuilding their bond. “And then Kathy sent a beautiful text to both of us, to me and my brother,” she added. “She’s saying, ‘I’m so happy you guys made up. You know, that’s great. It was cool. It was cool seeing you guys back together.'”
This development comes after years of tension within the family, including a recent spat between Kathy and Melissa earlier this year. The drama unfolded when Melissa appeared on Jeff Lewis’s SIRIUS XM show and mentioned she’d be open to having lunch with Kathy. Kathy quickly fired back, claiming they had already met for lunch and cleared the air, accusing Melissa of dishonesty. Melissa clapped back, explaining that she kept the lunch under wraps at Kathy’s request to avoid publicizing it.
Adding fuel to the fire, an October report from Radar Online alleged that Teresa had initially attempted to ally with Kathy in a bid to return to RHONJ and target Melissa and Joe. Despite these explosive claims, the family appears to be moving forward positively. Teresa, Joe, Melissa, and even Teresa’s husband Luis Ruelas recently enjoyed a dinner together, signaling that the “war” might truly be over.
Fans of RHONJ are buzzing about this unexpected peace treaty. Could this mean a full family reunion on the show? Only time will tell, but for now, Teresa’s declaration has fans hopeful for more harmonious episodes ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on this RHONJ reconciliation saga!