Teresa Giudice Responds to Critics Who Think Reconciliation With Joe and Melissa Gorga Isn’t Genuine (Exclusive)

Teresa Giudice is clapping back at critics questioning her reconciliation with Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga.

“Ask my brother, I’m the type that holds grudges. I’m very old school,” Teresa exclusively shared with Us Weekly while attending BravoCon 2025 on Saturday, November 15. “For me to do this, it’s real. He said he was waiting for me because he knew how upset I was about things.”

When asked to address speculation that the newfound relationship is for the cameras only or not genuine — especially amid The Real Housewives of New Jersey series’ indefinite hiatus — Teresa explained that she is trying not to pay attention to any negative noise.

“People who say that have a mean heart. I’m just saying, a mean soul,” she said at the three-day conference in Las Vegas. “Everybody should want family to be together. I want to show America what a real Italian family looks like. My ex’s family? They are all together, united. That’s what I always wanted. I want to show America that we could be united, and I want to show our children that too. It’s really important.”

On Friday, November 14, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs reacted to Teresa making peace with Joe and Melissa.

“I want it to be genuine, for the sake of Melissa and Joe. I know it’s genuine on their part,” Margaret told Us at BravoCon. “I think things like this have to be done in a therapeutic setting and behind closed doors and not to be played out in the press.”

Although Bravo has yet to confirm any plans for The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 15, Teresa said she doesn’t care what happens in terms of casting.

“If they pick me, or they pick my brother, I’ll be so happy for them,” she said. “It is what it is. Whatever God wants. When one door closes, another one opens.”