Blood feud reignited: Teresa Giudice accuses Melissa Gorga of ‘jealous sabotage’ after she mocks her for having ‘no storyline’ in RHONJ season 15
Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga’s years-long feud has once again exploded into public view after a shocking online comment from Melissa sent shockwaves through the Real Housewives of New Jersey fandom.
The Bravo star, who has clashed with her sister-in-law for more than a decade, was left enraged after Melissa left a pointed remark mocking Teresa’s relevance on season 15, writing that the OG Housewife “doesn’t even have a storyline anymore.”
Insiders tell DailyMail.com that Teresa took the jab as the “ultimate betrayal,” accusing Melissa of “jealous sabotage” and deliberately trying to humiliate her during one of the most fragile periods of her career.
Sources close to production claim the fallout was immediate and brutal, with Teresa allegedly storming off set after seeing the remark circulate online, blasting Melissa in private text messages that were “so vicious producers refused to even repeat them out loud.”
The tension between the two women, already strained after last season’s disastrous reunion where Teresa declared her family was “done” with Melissa and Joe, has now reached what insiders describe as “a point of no return.”
According to one insider, Teresa believes Melissa is actively plotting her downfall on RHONJ, telling friends she has evidence of Melissa working behind the scenes to “poison producers” against her and push her out of the center spotlight.
“This wasn’t just a shady comment — it was a declaration of war,” the insider claimed.
Melissa, meanwhile, has doubled down, allegedly telling co-stars that she was “just stating the truth” and that Teresa has been “coasting on old drama for years.”
Fans have been quick to weigh in, with Team Teresa supporters blasting Melissa for being “disrespectful and jealous,” while Melissa’s defenders argue that the star is finally speaking out about what they call Teresa’s “victim narrative.”
Bravo executives are said to be “deeply concerned” about how the feud is spiraling, with one source admitting that producers fear the sisters-in-law’s relationship is now “irreparably broken” and could jeopardize future filming.
For Teresa, who has long prided herself on being the face of the franchise, the suggestion that she is irrelevant cut deeper than any on-screen brawl.
“She feels humiliated, like Melissa is trying to erase her legacy,” one pal told DailyMail.com.
With filming for season 15 already plagued by cast divides, explosive social media wars, and insider leaks, this latest blow-up has cemented what many are calling the darkest and most volatile chapter in RHONJ history.
“Owen Power’s Strong Recovery: Sabres Defenseman Ready to Dominate After Knee Injury”
🔥 OWEN POWER BACK TO FULL STRENGTH: SABRES' DEFENSEMAN LOOKS SHARP IN CAMP 🔥
Owen Power’s recovery from the knee injury that sidelined him late last season is nothing short of impressive. A few moments watching him at the Buffalo Sabres' training camp is all it takes to see there are no lingering effects from the collision he had with Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe in April. The former No. 1 overall pick is skating at full speed, showing zero signs of discomfort or limitation.
"I THINK WHETHER I WAS COMING OFF THE REHAB OR NOT, IT’S NICE TO GET OUT THERE AND START GETTING SOME REAL PRACTICES AND JUST START COMPETING WITH ALL THE GUYS. I FEEL GOOD. I THINK THE BODY FEELS REALLY GOOD. FEET FEEL A LITTLE QUICKER. SO I DEFINITELY FEEL GOOD. AND I THINK SOME OF THE STUFF I DID IN THE SUMMER REALLY HELPED FOR SURE,"
The knee injury, which initially appeared serious on replays, ended up being less severe than anticipated. By the end of last season, Power learned that rest and recovery were all he needed—not surgery. He was back on the ice by mid-July, fully healed, and ready for a normal summer of training. This extra time off, while unusual for Power, gave his body the much-needed rest, particularly for his hips and knee.
“OBVIOUSLY YOU GET A LITTLE ANTSY,” Power admitted about his time off, “BUT I THINK IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT I KIND OF GAVE MY BODY THE REST, MY HIPS AND OBVIOUSLY THE KNEE. SO I THINK AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT HELPED ME.”
Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has been impressed with Power's recovery. “HE’S MOVING REALLY WELL. HE WAS ANXIOUS LATE JUNE TO GET ON THE ICE, BUT WAS STILL BEING HELD OFF AND GREAT TO SEE. HE IS REALLY MOVING GOOD NOW. HIS INJURY IS HEALED, AND HE FEELS GREAT OUT THERE.”
This year, Power enters his fourth full NHL season at 23, with the expectation that he’ll take his game to the next level. A big reason for his potential growth is the acquisition of his new defensive partner, Michael Kesselring, a 6-foot-5 right-handed defenseman. The Sabres have struggled to pair Power with a consistent partner in the past, but Kesselring could be the solution to that issue.
Power had high praise for Kesselring’s skills: “IT’S IMPRESSIVE HOW BIG HE IS AND HOW WELL HE MOVES. HIS FOOTWORK IS SO GOOD AND THEN HE’S ALSO REALLY GOOD WITH THE PUCK AS WELL. I’VE BEEN IMPRESSED WITH HIM AND I’M EXCITED FOR HIM TO BE HERE.”
Kesselring echoed similar sentiments, calling Power a “REALLY GOOD SKATER FOR HIS SIZE. OBVIOUSLY, HIS 'BOOTS' ARE REALLY GOOD, PRETTY DECEPTIVE AS WELL WITH THE PUCK AND SMOOTH.”
While the Power-Kesselring duo is expected to be a fixture for the Sabres this season, the team is counting on Power to improve both offensively and defensively. Power set career highs last season with 7 goals, 33 assists, and 40 points, but defensively, he struggled, finishing with a -13 rating. His physicality and puck awareness need improvement, but his offensive potential is undeniable.
"TO BE ABLE TO BE A REALLY GOOD DEFENSEMAN IN THIS LEAGUE, YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND,” said coach Ruff, highlighting the importance of consistency on both ends of the ice.
Power himself has acknowledged the need to work on the finer details of his defensive game. “IT STARTS WITH THE DETAILS. I KNOW I’VE GOT TO BE MORE PHYSICAL. BUT IF I’M GOING TO JUST TRY AND RUN AROUND AND MY STICK’S NOT IN THE RIGHT SPOTS AND I’M NOT IN THE RIGHT SPOT, IT’S NOT REALLY GOING TO DO MUCH. FOCUS ON THE DETAILS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE COMES FROM THERE.”
The Sabres are counting on Power’s growth into one of the NHL’s top defensemen, and with Kesselring as his steady partner, Power is poised for an exciting season ahead. With his injury behind him, and a clear focus on his all-around game, 2025 could be a breakout year for the young star.
