Melissa Gorga Reacts to Teresa Giudice Reconnecting with Joe: “I’m Always for Healing”
Amid the ongoing family drama, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga is cautiously optimistic about the potential reconciliation between Teresa Giudice and her brother, Joe Gorga. After Teresa revealed plans to "meet" and "speak" with Joe and his wife, Melissa expressed her hope for healing, despite the history of tension between the two families.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Melissa, 46, shared her stance on family, saying, “I never really wanted this, and I’m always going to be team family always. We’ll see what happens.” She went on to explain that, for the sake of their children, she would love for everyone to reach a place of healing, adding, “I would never root for this to go on forever.” Melissa emphasized that the current animosity is not how she wants her children to view family relationships, stating, “It’s not any way to live, and it’s no way that I want my children to see, because we need to lead by example.”
Melissa’s comments come after Teresa’s public admission that she’s open to talking to Joe, a shift from her previous stance that reconciliation was impossible. While the feud between the Giudices and the Gorgas has been an ongoing storyline on
Regarding the future of RHONJ, Melissa acknowledged that the pause in filming might provide a space for reflection and potentially spark further conversations. With
When asked about the potential for a new season featuring both her and Teresa, Melissa remained diplomatic, acknowledging that family has always been at the core of the show. “It is hard to imagine it without being about the family,” she said, leaving the door open for whatever decision Bravo may make.
“THE FANGIRL MOMENT OF THE CENTURY”: Robert Irwin MELTS Down After Jonathan Bailey Surprises Him With Flowers, Leaving Fans Swooning Over Their Sweet Connection
Robert Irwin had his own Wicked fairytale moment this week, thanks to a little magic from Jonathan Bailey.
The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and Dancing With the Stars contestant was surprised during rehearsal with a huge bouquet of flowers from the Wicked star himself. The thoughtful delivery came after Irwin’s standout jazz routine inspired by the hit musical.
In the clip Irwin shared on social media, his dance partner Whitney Carson presents him with a wonderful flower arrangement during their rehearsals for Halloween week.
“Oh my goodness they’re gorgeous!” he gushes. “Wait, what?”
“Do you have a secret admirer I don’t know about,” Carson teases.
“It’s from Jonathan Bailey!” he shouted, literally jumping up and down as Carson gasped beside him. The note read, “You are the shiz, Robert. You’ve done all the Fiyeros proud. Cheering you on from afar. Big love, JB.”
Irwin called it “the coolest surprise ever,” while fans couldn’t get enough of the wholesome exchange. One commented, “Honestly, same reaction if Jonathan Bailey sent me flowers.” If you’re not giggling and kicking you’re feet, you’re lying.
It turns out Irwin is a longtime Wicked fan who even rented out a theater for his 21st birthday to watch the movie. So it’s safe to say this moment was a dream come true. “It was an honor to play Fiyero for the night!” he wrote in the caption.
During the Oct. 21 episode, Irwin took on Bailey’s role of Prince Fiyero, performing to “Dancing Through Life” with partner Witney Carson. The dance earned him glowing reviews and a score of 36 out of 40. The dance earned him a spot in next week’s episode, and in our hearts for good.
Also still competing are:
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
- Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
- Andy Richter and Emma Slater
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
- Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
Bailey will return as Fiyero in Wicked: For Good alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo when the sequel hits theaters in November.
