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In a preview for RHONJ episode 9 of season 14, Joe Gorga gets emotional discussing the rift between his family and his sister, Teresa Giudice, and her kids.
In a sneak peek of episode 9 of RHONJ season 14, Joe Gorga gets emotional over the longstanding rift between his family and his sister Teresa Giudice‘s family.
As RHONJ fans know, the Gorgas and the Giudices have had a rocky relationship for over a decade, but their relationship soured once and for all at the season 13 reunion last year.
In the preview, fans see Joe Gorga officiating the wedding of Melissa Gorga‘s cousin, Nick Marco, and his now-husband, Mike Masco.
“Good evening, everyone. My name is Joe Gorga, and today, it’s Father Joe,” the 49-year-old says, addressing wedding guests. He then recalls meeting Nick for the first time and the evolution of their relationship.
“When I met you, I looked at you, and I was like, ‘Wow, look at this good-looking guy.’ And I said, ‘How are the ladies? You must be knocking ‘em dead,’ not knowing that I was keeping this burden on you. One day, you came out to me. I looked at you. I hugged you. And I loved you more than ever.”
This emotional moment caused Joe to reflect on the fact that he will never attend the weddings of his four nieces and that his sister will not attend the weddings of any of his children.
“It was just a beautiful moment … It makes me think of my sister, and I say, ‘Wow, she won’t be at my kids’ weddings. My nieces will be getting married, and I’m not gonna be there,” Joe shared in his confessional.
He then expressed gratitude for Melissa’s family, who welcomed him with open arms when he joined the family and continued to love and champion him throughout the years.
“We cheer each other on, and we love each other. And I’m part of that,” the RHONJ husband said.
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That look on his face. I want to smack it.
Teresa said it was Louie's idea to send the bottle and the note and no way she was going to be the one to make the first step so she's guilty of being just as petty and stubborn as her brother. It's how they were raised.
Awww poor Joey. Shouldn’t have been a totally abusive dick to your sister.
Nah, TRE
Joe has to be the dumbest guy ever. For all he knew, that card he threw in the fire (to impress his entourage) was an apology. Or an invite to get together. He will never know because he wants to put on a show about how much he hates his sister. If he really cared about missing his “family’s” weddings, he would have accepted Tre’s invitation to hers instead of having a party with melissa’s family that day and posting about it on social media. That was a spectacle and not authentic. Teresa has reached out many times and tried to get along with Joe but he keeps moving the goalposts so a reunion will never happen. This is what Melissa wanted from their start on the show.
I'm pretty sure Teresa said she didn't want to do it and blamed Luis and the lawyer. They only did it so they would be discussed at the housewarming, purely strategic. Now that was cold hearted and mean! Typical Teresa!
Too bad Joey wasn't in such a warm and sloppy mood when he and his wife decided to blow off his sister's wedding, and then literally burn olive branches. It's time to end the nonsense and make up.
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Why would she expect her brother and SIL, who she hates and has made that clear, go to her wedding? What a ridiculous idea. If Louie had a friend or relative who was getting married and he/she made it plain they hated Teresa would she expect Louis to go that wedding? Hell, no!
Because they’re fambly, and that’s what fambly does. The truth is, Joe and Melissa were miffed that Teresa didn’t ask Melissa to be in the wedding (so crucify her for not wanting to be a hypocrite). But just to keep the peace, Teresa took the hight road and did eventually ask Melissa to be one of her maids.
Teresa was the one who wanted Melissa to change the date of her wedding because Teresa, who was asked to be in the wedding, would no longer be pregnant with the wedding pushed back. Only Teresa would have the gall and sense of entitlement to expect someone to do that for her. Teresa thinks the high road is the high part of the ditch.
Oh give me a break
JMO, a fifty yr old divorcee with grown children shouldn’t be wearing a princess bride gown, Marge Simpson hair with a tiara and have 8 bridesmaids. I get it’s Jersey but, Tacky is putting it mildly.
Joe just threw the card to the housewarming gift from Teresa and Louie in the fire pit without even reading it. It may have been Louie's idea but she still loves her brother. Of course Melissa had do add fuel to the fire by saying it wasn't authentic and just a spectacle. She will do ANYTHING to keep those siblings apart and Joe is just an monkey in Melissa's circus. I don't believe one thing either of the Gorgas's say because they are truly the POS family I'd never want to have. I truly CANNOT stand them but more so Melissa. Enjoy Melissa's side of the family Joe, they welcome you on the premise they hate your sister, all an act just like Melissa. Fake and fraudulent. Every dog has their day.
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Being welcomed into someone else's family is never the same as your own family. Maybe he has moments of regret but he's the author of his own misfortune. He should have come clean years ago with his sister about how he and the wife got on the show and she would probably would have forgiven him. But I really think Melissa would never have allowed that.
Of course he's emotional…he probably just lost his job.
These two have been fighting for as long as there’s been a RHNJ. Without their constant family drama they wouldn’t have a part on the show, they’re both laughing all the way to the bank. There’s nothing REAL about any of this BS, the joke is on the viewers!
Might be true
I’m sorry but I’m not buying the bullshit he’s selling . He showed his true colors and what family means to him how he joined the show and how he behaved once cameras rolled when he joined . He’s gross , he treats women like shit , he’s selfish and he kisses the asses of only those who take his fake victim acting side and who hate his sister . He could’ve fixed things a decade ago . He could’ve done and said alot and chose not to to keep a check. He was not good to his parents as we all have seen . I hope and pray Antonia never goes through what her Aunt has with her brothers .( we all know his double standard view on women based on trash marital book meliar “wrote”) so little man save your BS . By the way father Joe lmao – you could’ve been at your own sister’s wedding and chose not to go to that , while you and Marco hags made videos that were really just idiotic and shows how you people really are .
I understand exactly what you are saying Mich.
But seriously part of me believes that Joey and Teresa are really hurt over all this . Even though they have both said that they are done.
I think so too ! I really think if Melissa would allow that family to heal and let those two only have time – it would be fixed the right way
I don't think it's Melissa. If Joe wants to do something he would, and if he doesn't want to do something he won't.
Melissa doesn’t need to fix it , not what I’m implying . He and Teresa . No interference , inserting , bringing up past especially from the show . Just the brother / sister . If those two have their time then everyone else would hopefully and respectfully come together . But yes I agree if he wanted to do something he would !
Totally agree. It does hurt. Like hell. They're brother and sister and in spite of all this, they will always love each other. That's why this type of betrayal cuts to the quick.
I really think if he had an honest conversation with his sister years ago about how they connived behind her back to get on that show and he said he was sorry about how all that went down, Teresa would have forgiven him and they would have moved on. Because when someone (especially a loved one) betrays you and then they admit what they did, acknowledge that it was wrong and ask for forgiveness, you will welcome them back with love every single time. Okay, you might be a little guarded for a while but you will lovingly welcome them back into your life. That is how it should have gone down and Joe would still have his "blood" family. He would have continued on the show as allies with his sister and they would still all be employed. But the wife and her family will NEVER allow this to happen. The ball is in your court Joe.
I think so also . I think Teresa would welcome just an authentic apology and let the rest go !
Lol I don’t. I think she would say she needs a break, and I don’t blame her.
I could see that also lol
It doesn’t have to be this way Joey. Reach out , make it right!
Then he’d have no fake sympathy
Being welcomed into someone else's family is never the same as your own family. Maybe he has moments of regret but he's the author of his own misfortune. He should have come clean years ago with his sister about how he and the wife got on the show and she would probably have forgiven him. But I really think Melissa would never have allowed that.
Bravo wanted them on the show or they wouldn't be there. She isn't blaming Bravo because that is the hand that feeds her. Bravo didn't care what she wanted or why. They did what was good for Bravo and it did bring years of story lines that benefited the show. If Teresa doesn't have someone to fight with or hate, she is boring. She knows that and so does Bravo.
When Joe saw how much it bothered Teresa that him and his Melissa were on show, he should have left immediately, because nothing is worth a divide in a family. (No matter how them joining happened) at least one issue would have been resolved.
That could be turned right back around on Teresa. Why would she deny the chance for her brother to share the spotlight if she loved him so much? She expects family loyalty when it concerns her interests, but doesn't return it. Teresa didn't want anyone to horn in on her spotlight. Plus, she hates Melissa. It isn't any more complicated than that.
Joe Gorga needs to stop acting like a victim.
He consciously and deliberately chose to NOT attend his sister’s wedding, so crying about missing future weddings is so fake.
The little guy still looking for his moment
So does TRE, she acts like the victim 24/7