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Louie Ruelas’ Ex Exposed

by Roxanne June 9, 2023
written by Roxanne

Louie Ruelas‘ ex-girlfriend, the one who has claimed to be the victim of being in a abusive relationship with a narcissist, has filed a restraining order on Louie Ruelas. For those who don’t know, Louie Ruelas actually filed a restraining order against the ex-girlfriend back in 2020.

Vanessa Reiser has a history of labeling her exes and attempting to defame them to anyone who will listen. Prior to Louie, Vanessa was married two previous times. Vanessa claims that her first husband who she had a son with was abusive. She claims her second husband Glenn Reiser was a cheater and she has now labeled Teresa Giudice’s husband Louie Ruelas a narcissist. 
Louie Ruelas ex Vanessa Reiser
Louie Ruelas Ex Vanessa Reiser
Prior to marrying her second husband Glenn, Vanessa also allegedly dated a man named Paul Devlin who has association with MLB. Paul claimed that Vanessa stole his jeep and then put an order of protection against him. 
According to court documents Paul even sent a letter to Glenn while he was married to Vanessa warning him all about Vanessa Reiser. This was found in court documents against Vanessa Reiser.
Court Documents
Court Documents

On May 18, 2018, Glenn Reiser filed a restraining order against Vanessa Reiser Glenn Reiser says that while he and Vanessa figured out their divorce, he requested to move into an extra room in the marital residence until things were all sorted out.

Glenn Reiser states that Vanessa committed the following family offenses: Disorderly conduct; Harassment in the first or second degree, stalking and criminal mischief. Glenn discusses an altercation with Vanessa where she was intoxicated, stumbling, smelling of alcohol and enraged. He asked her to leave and when she finally did, he heard a big bang and had to contact the police department filing a domestic incident report.

Glenn recalls, “The following morning, I noticed a dent on my car, which was caused by Vanessa the night prior.”

Glenn talks about an incident from May 15, 2018 where is attorney submitted their Verizon Bill which contained his phone records. Glenn says that Vanessa took it upon herself to begin contacting numbers found on her phone records and zoned in on his friend, Danielle. He describes Danielle as a married mom with an 8 year old son.
Vanessa began contacting Danielle and Danielle’s husband accusing Glenn of having an affair with Danielle. He informed his attorney.
On May 18th, 2018 — he was informed that Vanessa placed a tracker on his vehicle and has a report of his whereabouts since January, 2018. Glenn says that Vanessa had been stalking him for months.
Glenn says,

“Since May 16th, Vanessa has been contacting Danielle’s husband, my sister and our mutual friends non-stop, harassing, and making false accusations that I have been having an affair. Moreso, Vanessa is making threats to Danielle. This is affecting my work and my day to day being. Vanessa has no legitimate reason to engage in this behavior. I moved from the marital residence in December, 2017 and we are in the middle of an action for divorce.”

Glenn pleads, “I am afraid for my safety, and Vanessa’s behavior. Vanessa does not want a divorce and her behavior has been increasingly erratic since being served with the action for divorce. She is unstable.”

Glenn then requests an order of protection that Vanessa be ordered to stay away from him, his home, work place, and that Vanessa refrain from any and all communication with him or any third parties about him.

Glenn Pleads
Glenn Pleads
Order Of Protection
Order Of Protection
I Am Afraid For My Safety
I Am Afraid For My Safety
Order Of Protection
Order Of Protection

Glenn Rieser was granted the restraining order from his ex-wife Vanessa Rieser.

Court Orders
Court Orders

The ex-girlfriend has allegedly been stalking Louie Ruelas and repeating the same exact patterns since he got with Teresa Giudice even messaging AllAboutTRH on Instagram regarding Louie’s earlier appearance. The ex-girlfriend has made Louie Ruelas last few years a living hell and claims Louie Ruelas allegedly abused her, yet continues following all of his wife’s co-stars, Melissa’s family members, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Frank Catania and more. She engages regularly with Melissa Gorgas sisters and comments on majority of Melissa Gorgas photos. Joe Gorga and Frank Catania both follow her. All videos that have been released of Louie Ruelas since appearing on the Real Housewives were videos he had sent the ex-girlfriend. 

This ex-girlfriend has allegedly been in contact with Margaret Josephs for the last few years and they both follow each other on Instagram. Victims who have been horrifically abused as Vanessa Reiser has claimed, typically want nothing to do with the abuser. As for Vanessa, she has made it her mission to ruin Louie Ruelas life even following Teresa Giudice’s daughters on social media before they blocked her. 

The story of Vanessa Reiser and Louie Ruelas:

This deep dive comes from Bravo Ducking Bravo who did a great job with laying out all the details

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Luis Ruelas
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According to the court documents, on March 25, 2020, the couple break up and Vanessa entered the main home with a friend, carrying black garbage bags. Louie states that he was watching a movie with one of his sons and she was very disruptive, yelling, and scared the son. The next day Louie takes legal action 

Bravo ducking Bravo recaps that Louie formally requested that she no longer contact him, disparage him publicly. He also asked that she return the ring, reimburse him for $175k spent on his Amex card and return a peloton bike leased by his company.

 A few days later the ex-girlfriend reaches out to Louie’s friend to ask him to communicate with Louie on her behalf.

Bravo ducking Bravo says that “during their relationship, they were active donors at a charity for women. Louie states that he helped her become a board member. He had been a longtime supporter of theirs. On April 1, he emailed the Director of organization and Vanessa heard about it. He explained why he believed Vanessa may not be a good fit for the organization.”

In the court document, which showcases the letter written by Louie, Louie explains that Vanessa verbally abused him on a regular, along with psychological manipulation to threats of personal and professional harm.

Elizabeth, 

I hope this email finds you well.  As you know, I have been a supporter of the important work of the Center for Safety and Change (CSC) for a number of years. Having witnessed, first hand, as a child, the impact of intimate partner violence, I believe deeply in the value of the resources provided by CSC. 

As a business owner, I am mindful of the fact that an organization is made up of individuals, and its vision and success is guided by the Board of Directors. It is for that reason I write you today, as I am concerned about the propriety of Vanessa Reiser, LCSW remaining on the Board of Directors for the CSC. 

As you know, Ms. Reiser and I were in a relationship for several years and it was, in part, my recommendation and support that facilitated Ms. Reiser’s appointment to the Board. At the time, Ms. Reiser and I had only been in an intimate relationship for a relatively short period of time and I believed that she was committed to the fundamental moral and philosophical principals on which CSC was founded. 

Unfortunately, in retrospect, I am now aware that at the time I made the recommendation Ms. Reiser was engaging me in the “honeymoon phase” commonly identified in the “wheel” model of intimate partner violence. What followed, in the months after, was a classic presentation of coercive control and intimate partner abuse that, with the support of family and friends, I was only able to extricate myself from over the last several weeks. From verbal abuse, and psychological manipulation to threats of personal and professional harm, Ms. Reiser repeatedly utilized her background in mental health to engage in “gaslighting” tactics against me, all while taking terrible advantage of me financially, including, but not limited to, such behaviors as removing funds from my accounts without my prior knowledge or consent. Again, like so many perpetrators of intimate partner abuse, while she was engaging in these behaviors, Ms. Reiser successfully isolated me and “fed” estrangements between myself and my support system, to ensure that I would remain susceptible to her control. 

While I am working hard, with the support of friends and professionals, to heal from the emotional and psychological harm Ms. Reiser’s behaviors caused to me, and working with my attorney to pursue all available remedies for the aforesaid financial improprieties, I wanted to bring these issues to your attention so that you may take whatever steps may be appropriate to address the impact of same on Ms. Reiser’s propriety as a Board Member for CSC. It is my belief that her continued participation on the Board of Directors threatens and undermines the credibility of CSC. 

I know that you, personally, and CSC, as an organization, are deeply committed to increasing awareness of intimate partner violence and supporting those who have been impacted by it. The presence of an individual, on the Board of Directors, who engages in the very behaviors that the CSC was founded to prevent and eradicate is deeply problematic. Although I have no desire to involve you, or any third parties in issues arising from the end of a relationship, my conscience required that I bring this matter to your attention so that you may take whatever steps you deem appropriate to protect the Board and CSC mission. 

Can you please forward this email to Linie Chang Rand, I don’t have her email. 

Thank you for your attention and consideration.  

Respectfully-

Louie 

In another court document, Louie reveals, similarly to what Glenn did, that Vanessa would locate him and “fed” estrangements between Louie and his support system, to ensure he remains under her control. 

The court document states that two days later Vanessa contacted Louie and in a moment of weakness he responded to her. He says that “she was recording our conversation and trying to convince me not to pursue my claims for the ring and money.”

Two weeks later, Vanessa files a civil action/complaint about keeping a business that Louie made for her. She asks for control of the business that he made for her

Louie files a suit right afterwards and states he is only filing because she wont return the ring and money owed to him. He says she has engaged in sociopathic behavior to financially and emotionally harm him, a longstanding and well documented pattern of behavior that she has engaged in throughout her romantic life with past lovers. 

In Louie’s suit filed following her suit, Louie talks about what happened when they were in Massachusetts following an argument, Louie says she gave him back the engagement ring, claiming, as she did in May 2019, that she was not going to marry Louie without him giving her money. Louie says he was not going to fall for her extortion again and told her he was going to leave the hotel and go home. He offered to drive home with her but asked her to stay elsewhere that evening as he wanted to discuss the breakup with his sons without her present. Louie says she refused to come with him or stay elsewhere so he drove away. Louie then called the police and alerted them to the situation as he did not want to be in an altercation with her in case she showed up to his house. After driving off, several hours later, the ex-girlfriends son calls Louie and says that Vanessa wanted to be picked up at the hotel. He turned around to find her and 90 minutes later, Vanessa’s son called again and said she found a ride. He says when he returned home – Vanessa was already in the driveway of his house, waiting to take items out. And that Vanessa put her son up to calling him simply to waste his time.

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According to additional court documents, Vanessa allegedly tried to imposter a Facebook account, controlling Louie Ruelas Facebook account without his knowledge. Louie Ruelas was said to find out about it when IT came to his house and looked through his computer.

From Court Documents:

Facebook Account
Facebook Account
Karen Davis Remax
Karen Davis Remax
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Additional Court Documents
From Court Documents
From Court Documents
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First Person Letter
First Person Letter
Evidence Submitted
Evidence Submitted
Here'S What Louie Alleges
Here’S What Louie Alleges
Louie Alleged That
Louie Alleged That
Louie Previously Submitted
Louie Previously Submitted
Louie Also Asserts
Louie Also Asserts

For the last few years Vanessa Reiser has made the world believe Louie Ruelas is a narcissist. So what exactly is a Narcissist?

Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding. This way of thinking and behaving surfaces in every area of the narcissist’s life: from work and friendships to family and love relationships.

People with narcissistic personality disorder are extremely resistant to changing their behavior, even when it’s causing them problems. Their tendency is to turn the blame on to others. What’s more, they are extremely sensitive and react badly to even the slightest criticisms, disagreements, or perceived slights, which they view as personal attacks. For the people in the narcissist’s life, it’s often easier just to go along with their demands to avoid the coldness and rages.

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The following documents are letters written from Vanessa Reiser displaying narcissistic traits and verbally abusing Louie Ruelas

The Letter Louis Alleged
The Letter Louis Alleged
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That Louie Alleges Vanessa Wrote After Provincetown
That Louie Alleges Vanessa Wrote After Provincetown

We are told from former friends of Vanessa Reiser that Vanessa hated Louie Ruelas ex-fiancee Paula, and would talk about her obsessively but reached out to her when she and Louie broke up so that they could essentially “frame him.” Our sources say she reached out to Paula one time prior to ask about her ring.

This is still an ongoing case but in 2021 a Judge ordered that Louie keeps the office computer after it wipes off her info and that Vanessa keeps her website/business, pays Louie 20k, keeps the remaining funds in her account and that neither will lie about the other, make derogatory statements about the other, harass the other. Something Vanessa has failed to follow.

Vanessa Reiser has now given herself the title of a Narcissism expert and calls herself a “solution-focused “psychotherapist offering sessions despite her history. She even recently move to New Jersey with sources telling us, “she is trying to get on the show. It would be a dream come true if she was cast.”

That’s not all – we recently got insight by multiple AllAboutTRH readers that Vanessa Reiser would go into the social chat app clubhouse on Dave Quinn’s club and would always speak in the room.

Solution-Focused
Solution-Focused

Vanessa recently made headlines after she alleged that one of her patients were actually hired to “spy” on her by Louie Ruelas. She filed a restraining order against him despite being the one who is talking about him daily and contacting anyone affiliated with Teresa Giudice. Prior to providing the restraining order to Page Six, Vanessa Reiser called former RHONJ friend of, Kim D and told her that she was going to be putting a story out there and to spread the word. Not something a normal victim of abuse would do.

Vanessa Reiser Posing As She Runs In Wedding Dress to Raise Awareness for Narcissistic Domestic Abuse
Vanessa Reiser Posing As She Runs In Wedding Dress to Raise Awareness for Narcissistic Domestic Abuse

Vanessa Reiser is allegedly behind the video leaks of Louie Ruelas and she mostly engages on Melissa Gorga, Melissa Gorgas sisters Lysa Simpson and Kim as well as Teresa Giudice’s brother Joe Gorgas Instagram account commenting on each post. She also comments on Melissa and Joe’s daughter Antonia’s Instagram account. Melissa’s sisters will comment back on her page and are following her as well.

Vanessa Reiser
Vanessa Reiser

Vanessa Reiser has also developed a close relationship with Kim D after spilling tea on Louie Ruelas. She smiled as she walked Kim D’s recent fashion show. Vanessa Reiser is a mom of one who spends her days raising awareness for narcissistic abuse despite it being clear she has a history of narcissistic traits with her ex-partners. She has an RHONJ highlight on her Instagram page and continues to befriend anyone who isn’t a fan of Louie Ruelas and Teresa Giudice.

Thoughts on the truth about Vanessa Reiser?

Who is Louie Ruelas and what is the story about his ex-girlfriend?

Louie Ruelas is a public figure, and the story revolves around his past relationship with an ex-girlfriend. It delves into allegations of stalking and other concerning behavior.

Is the information about Louie Ruelas' ex-girlfriend verified and credible?

As a responsible blogging website, we strive to provide accurate information. We have taken steps to verify the claims made about Louie Ruelas’ ex-girlfriend to ensure credibility.

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Our blog post may outline any legal actions, statements, or responses from Louie Ruelas or his ex-girlfriend regarding the situation.

June 9, 2023
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Joe Gorga arguing with niece Gia Giudice on RHONJ
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EXCLUSIVE: Joe Gorga Claims Niece Gia Giudice Told Him To Leave Melissa Gorga – Gia Denies This On The RHONJ Reunion And Responds To AllAboutTRH

by Roxanne April 22, 2023
written by Roxanne

The Real Housewives of New Jersey filmed its season 13 reunion earlier this week and things got pretty chaotic. We exclusively revealed that Joe Gorga alleged Frankie Catania Jr. called him to talk about Louie Ruelas after working with him and Dolores Catania shut that down at the reunion claiming that never happened.

And we can exclusively reveal there have been more lies that Joe Gorga brought up at the reunion.

According to our inside sources, Andy Cohen called Gia Giudice at the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion and we have the scoop on why.

Our sources reveal,

“In a confessional on the season finale of RHONJ, Joe Gorga said that after the cheating rumor came out at the finale taping, that his niece Gia Giudice called him the next day and told him to leave Melissa Gorga.”

This is said to have happened one day before Teresa Giudice’s wedding.

Andy Cohen wanted to get to the bottom of this at the reunion so he called Gia Giudice our sources reveal Gia denied that she ever told her uncle to leave Melissa.

“Gia said that she never told her uncle to leave his wife but instead pleaded with him to come to Teresa Giudice’s wedding. Gia swore on her late Nonno and Nonna that she never told her uncle to leave Melissa Gorga and that it was strictly about him coming to Teresa’s wedding which he still choose not to come.”

Joe Gorga and Gia Giudice fighting
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Gorga Claims Niece Gia Giudice Told Him To Leave Melissa Gorga - Gia Denies This On The RHONJ Reunion And Responds To AllAboutTRH 42

Gia responded to AllAboutTRH exclusively and told us,

“Thank you! Sad that I have to be brought up in a bad light and have to defend myself to Andy and other.”

Gia Giudice reacts to Joe Gorga lying about her
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Gorga Claims Niece Gia Giudice Told Him To Leave Melissa Gorga - Gia Denies This On The RHONJ Reunion And Responds To AllAboutTRH 43

And as far as the wedding – Joe Gorga was asked if he regretted not coming in which he told Andy Cohen that he did not regret his decision and he stands by it.

Not only has Joe Gorga lied about Frankie Jr. calling him to talk about Louie, he also had said on a recent episode of RHONJ

The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion will air end of May

What did Joe Gorga claim about his niece Gia Giudice?

Joe Gorga claimed that his niece, Gia Giudice, told him to leave during a specific incident or situation. Further details about the context and circumstances of this claim have not been provided in the current information available.

Why did Gia Giudice ask Joe Gorga to leave?

The reason behind Gia Giudice asking Joe Gorga to leave has not been mentioned in the available information. Additional context or statements from either party might be required to understand the situation better.

Are there any known issues or tensions between Joe Gorga and Gia Giudice?

As of the current information available, there is no further detail about any specific issues or tensions between Joe Gorga and Gia Giudice. More in-depth information or statements from the individuals involved would be necessary to provide a comprehensive answer.

April 22, 2023
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Melissa Gorga
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EXCLUSIVE Timeline: Melissa Gorga Promises To Put Drama Behind With Teresa Giudice

by Roxanne April 5, 2023
written by Roxanne

Melissa Gorga has admitted that season 13 of RHONJ became the “lowest of the low” with sister-in-law Teresa Giudice. Despite that – there was a point that Melissa Gorga acted as if she did want to move forward with Teresa Giudice. 

On the most recent episode of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, we watch as Joe Gorga makes a huge allegation when speaking to Melissa Gorga regarding Teresa Giudice and her close friend Dina Manzo’s relationship. Joe Gorga accuses Dina’s husband David (sic) Cantin of calling Joe Gorga because they are “friendly” to tell him that he had a business go wrong with Teresa’s fiancee, Louie Ruelas. 

Our sources close to the cast tell us that Joe Gorgas claims are absolutely not true saying,

“Dave has met Joe Gorga once and that was at Teresa’s engagement party. He wouldn’t even consider himself friendly with Joe. And no one has ever called Dave, David like Joe did on the show. The allegation made by Joe Gorga is absolutely not true.”

In another scene, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin proudly reveal that they have been asked to be Teresa Giudice’s bridesmaid which makes Melissa Gorga extremely angry. Melissa continues to poke Dolores about how weird it is that she would walk in Teresa’s wedding all while saying Dina (Manzo) Cantin dropped out of the wedding and that is the only reason Teresa is asking her.

In this exclusive timeline – we found out that the Turkish event happened on July 14th, 2022 but that on July 12th, 2022, two days before the event, right after the Jersey Shore incident – Melissa had sent text messages that we reported last month to Teresa Giudice, Joe Gorga and Louie Ruelas.

In the text, Melissa says she wants to put everything behind them and just be happy. Melissa Gorga also says that she and Joe Gorga are very happy for Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas. Teresa responds that she is sorry for anything she has done that has contributed to this space between them.

Text Messages Between Teresa Giudice & Melissa Gorga
Text Messages Between Teresa Giudice & Melissa Gorga

Melissa sent the text message on July 12th and Teresa Giudice responded at 1am on July 13th. 

The Turkish coffee event was on July 14th. The same day Melissa acted furious that Dolores agreed to walk in Teresa’s wedding and it’s also the same event that Melissa accuses Teresa Giudice of only asking Dolores because Dina Manzo isn’t walking.

What was shocking is that Melissa Gorga never mentions anything about these texts to the ladies during the Turkish event. She and Joe Gorga tend to talk about things that happen outside of the show with Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas and if Melissa was being sincere and wanting to make peace – why wouldn’t she mention this or mention Teresa’s response?

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Read Melissa and Teresa’s prior text messages here.

Are you surprised by the timeline?

What allegation did Joe Gorga make about Teresa Giudice and Dina Manzo's relationship?

Joe Gorga alleged that Dina Manzo’s husband, David Cantin, called him to inform him about a business issue involving Teresa Giudice’s fiancé, Louie Ruelas.

Did Joe Gorga's claims about David Cantin's involvement with Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas turn out to be true?

No, according to sources close to the cast, Joe Gorga’s claims are not true. They state that David Cantin has only met Joe Gorga once at Teresa’s engagement party and does not consider himself friendly with him.

Did Melissa Gorga mention the text messages she sent to Teresa Giudice during the Turkish event?

No, Melissa Gorga did not mention anything about the text messages to the ladies during the Turkish event. Despite sending a message expressing her desire to put everything behind them and be happy, she did not bring up this topic or mention Teresa’s response.

April 5, 2023
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Melissa Gorga
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AllAboutTRH EXCLUSIVE: Melissa Gorga Was Asked To Be A Bridesmaid in Teresa’s Wedding While Filming Season 13 But Declined

by Roxanne August 15, 2022
written by Roxanne

So much Jersey drama, and the season hasn’t even started! Season 13 officially wrapped up a few days prior to Teresa Giudice’s wedding. Melissa and Joe Gorga decided not to come to the wedding, and Joe Gorga basically blamed it on the fact that Melissa wasn’t asked to be in the wedding, nor was his kids. He also said he “barely” was asked, explaining, “Let’s go back to the reunion. She did this. This was all on her. This is what she really wanted. She didn’t want [Melissa] in the wedding. She didn’t want any of my children in the wedding. She barely wanted me. I was asked after all this information went out to be in the wedding, and that’s what saddens me. And I knew that. And when I left that reunion, I looked at my wife, and I was like, ‘Wow, she hates us. I’ve never seen her like this.’ I said, ‘It’s terrible.”

Teresa Giudice has yet to speak out since her wedding, and we have only heard from Melissa and Joe Gorga.

Sources close to producers tell us EXCLUSIVELY that Melissa Gorga was asked to be in the wedding, “Teresa initially was going to have only a few people walk in her wedding. When season 13 started, everyone had made peace, and all was going well. Teresa decided to ask Dolores, Jennifer & Melissa to walk in the wedding. Teresa admitted it was late for her to ask, but she would love for her close girlfriends to be by her side, and it was a peace offering for Melissa so they can just move forward. Melissa declined, saying she is not walking and Teresa should stick to her initial decision.”

As far as Dolores and Jennifer? They were thrilled, “they understand things change with weddings all the time, and if she now wanted a bigger bridal party, they were happy to be a part of it. They love her and support her and just wanted her to have a great day since it’s her big day. “

And what about Joe Gorga saying he “barely” was asked? Another insider tells AllAboutTRH exclusively, “he was asked in the beginning. There was no barely about it. Louie was genuine and sweet with him. He has always been very respectful to Joe Gorga. Joe Gorga accepted and was excited about it. A few days later, he declined because he realized Melissa wasn’t asked. Louie respected his decision and had no hard feelings.”

I have a feeling these two families will have a hard time recovering from this.

Do you think the Gorga’s should have just went?

August 15, 2022
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Joe Gorga Calls Joe Giudice’s Deportation “A Shame” And Says He Should Be Reunited With His Family
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Joe Gorga Calls Joe Giudice’s Deportation “A Shame” And Says He Should Be Reunited With His Family

by Roxanne October 22, 2026
written by Roxanne

Joe Gorga is showing his support for former brother-in-law Joe Giudice, saying he deserves the opportunity to return to the United States and reunite with his four daughters after years of separation.

Joe Gorga Calls Joe Giudice’s Deportation “A Shame” And Says He Should Be Reunited With His Family
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During an appearance on Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star opened up about the possibility of Joe Giudice returning to the country following his deportation and explained why he believes it would benefit the entire family, especially his niece Milania Giudice.

“They need him home. They want him home. The kids want him home,” Joe Gorga said.

“Those girls really want their dad and he deserves to come back. I mean, he was here his whole life. I mean, what had happened, is a shame. It affected everybody but he should be back with his family.”

Joe’s comments come as Teresa Giudice and her oldest daughter, Gia Giudice, continue advocating for Joe Giudice to be allowed back into the United States.

Joe Giudice, who shares daughters Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana with Teresa, was deported after serving a federal prison sentence stemming from fraud charges.

Although he had lived in the United States since childhood, Joe never obtained American citizenship. Following his prison sentence, he was ultimately forced to leave the country in 2019.

Since then, his daughters have traveled internationally to spend time with him, but the family has remained separated geographically.

Gia has been particularly vocal about wanting her father back in the United States and has advocated for a presidential pardon or another form of immigration relief that would allow him to return.

Earlier this month, Gia and Teresa attended an event at the White House celebrating Italian-American heritage, where Gia said they were exploring possible options to help bring her father home.

Gia also explained that having Joe back in the United States would be healing for their family, particularly as her younger sister Milania continues navigating a difficult period in her life.

Milania, 20, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and also struggles with depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD.

She has spoken openly about seeking professional treatment and working on her mental health following several difficult months, including the devastating loss of her childhood best friend, Victoria Zardoya.

During the interview, the hosts referenced Gia’s belief that having her father nearby could help Milania.

Joe Gorga immediately agreed.

“100%. It’ll help her out,” Joe said.

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But he also believes Joe Giudice’s return could bring something positive to the entire family.

“Joe with the restaurant would be in there cooking. I think it would work for the entire family and I think it would be great,” Joe Gorga explained.

He then added a lighthearted comment about his former brother-in-law’s personality.

“And Joe’s funny as hell and we need him back. That would be great.”

The reference to the restaurant comes as Gia recently opened her new Italian restaurant, Il Vero, in Westwood, New Jersey.

Joe Giudice has long shared his passion for Italian food and cooking, and Joe Gorga’s comments suggest he could envision his former brother-in-law becoming involved in the family’s latest business venture if he were able to return.

The support is especially meaningful considering Joe Gorga and Joe Giudice’s complicated relationship over the years.

October 22, 2026
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Dorinda Medley Blasts Sonja Morgan As A “Liar” And Accuses Her Of Making “Ugly And Degrading” Comments
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Dorinda Medley Blasts Sonja Morgan As A “Liar” And Accuses Her Of Making “Ugly And Degrading” Comments

by Roxanne October 22, 2026
written by Roxanne

Dorinda Medley is not holding back when it comes to Sonja Morgan, and it appears their longtime feud is far from over.

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Following the October 20 premiere of E!’s The Golden Life, Dorinda took to Threads to unleash a series of scathing comments directed at her former Real Housewives of New York City costar, accusing Sonja of lying, living in the past and making degrading remarks about women.

The explosive social media posts came after Sonja revisited their infamous feud over Dorinda excluding her from a cast trip to Bluestone Manor in 2016.

During the premiere, Sonja admitted she was still hurt over not being invited to Dorinda’s Berkshires estate, claiming the snub cost her money because she missed out on filming episodes of RHONY.

Sonja also accused Dorinda of embarrassing her and the Morgan family by repeatedly bringing up her past sexual experiences.

But Dorinda clearly was not interested in revisiting their old disagreements.

As the premiere aired, Dorinda began posting about Sonja on Threads, making it clear she was frustrated by what she was watching.

“Liar liar liar,” Dorinda wrote.

“As it continues! Don’t believe a word she says.”

In another post, Dorinda suggested Sonja was jealous, tagging her former costar directly.

“Jealous @sonjatmorgan COVER!!!!”

Dorinda also criticized what she described as degrading behavior toward women.

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“It’s UGLY AND DEGRADING @sonjatmorgan,” she wrote.

She continued in another post, “Sad that the start is with degrading women and truly gross ugly words against our feminine pride.”

The comments appeared to be a response to Sonja’s remarks about Dorinda during the premiere, including a moment when Sonja was asked to play a game of “F***, Marry, Kill” and described Dorinda as “unf***able.”

Dorinda’s frustration appeared to grow as the episode continued, with the RHONY alum questioning why Sonja was still bringing up incidents from so many years ago.

“Could we please help @sonjatmorgan move into the present and not live 20 years ago,” Dorinda wrote, adding the hashtags “#helpher” and “#graygardens.”

She followed that up with another post referencing how long ago the original drama happened.

“Again 30 years ago #oldnews.”

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But perhaps Dorinda’s harshest remark came when she directly accused Sonja of becoming frightening.

“Sad,” Dorinda wrote.

“Please move on @sonjatmorgan you’re becoming scary.”

Dorinda also took what appeared to be another shot at Sonja’s future on the series.

“Let’s see what she has to offer next season #tagsaledream #auction 👻”

The heated posts mark an explosive beginning for The Golden Life, which reunites Dorinda, Sonja, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer and Kelly Bensimon as they navigate their lives and friendships in Palm Beach, Florida.

Although the new E! series was promoted as a fresh chapter for the former RHONY stars, the premiere quickly proved that some of their old disagreements remain unresolved.

At the center of Dorinda and Sonja’s latest fallout is their infamous 2016 Bluestone Manor drama.

During RHONY Season 8, Dorinda hosted several women at her Berkshires home but did not invite Sonja.

At the time, Dorinda had concerns about Sonja’s behavior and her ongoing disagreements with other members of the group.

Sonja has maintained that being excluded was deeply hurtful, particularly because she believed it affected her role on the show and cost her income from episodes she did not film.

During The Golden Life premiere, Sonja revisited the situation, suggesting Dorinda’s decision had financial consequences for her.

However, Dorinda has maintained that the women have already discussed and attempted to resolve the issue multiple times over the years.

In a separate interview with TV Insider ahead of the premiere, Luann suggested Sonja tends to hold onto past disagreements.

Dorinda agreed, explaining that she believed the issue had already been resolved repeatedly.

The comments help explain why Dorinda became so frustrated watching Sonja revisit the same incident nearly a decade later.

But the Bluestone Manor invitation was not the only old argument to resurface.

Dorinda and Sonja also have a history of clashing over Sonja’s references to the Morgan family and her marriage to John Adams Morgan.

During their RHONY years, Dorinda frequently became frustrated when Sonja discussed her former marriage and continued identifying herself through the Morgan family.

Their disagreements contributed to some of the show’s most memorable confrontations, including Dorinda’s infamous “CLIP!” moment during Season 9.

Now, with both women back on television together, the same issues appear to be resurfacing.

And Dorinda was not the only cast member pushing back against Sonja.

Luann de Lesseps also weighed in on Threads, making her own accusations about Sonja’s comments.

“LIAR LIAR bathing suit on FIRE,” Luann wrote.

Luann also defended Dorinda after Sonja’s remarks about her appearance and desirability.

“I do declare: @dorindamedley isn’t unf***able, she’s just misunderstood,” Luann joked.

She also addressed Sonja directly, writing, “What a friend you are Sonja.”

The public reactions make it clear that the tension among the women did not end when filming wrapped.

While The Golden Life was intended to bring back the humor, friendships and personalities that made the original RHONY cast so beloved, the premiere demonstrated that the ladies are still capable of getting under each other’s skin.

And with Dorinda and Luann openly criticizing Sonja as the episode aired, viewers are already seeing the fallout play out beyond the show itself.

Sonja has not publicly addressed every accusation made in Dorinda’s Threads posts, and the comments reflect Dorinda’s perspective on their longstanding feud.

October 22, 2026
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Kristen Doute And Luke Broderick Shut Down Breakup Rumors As Luke Jokes About What They Actually “Split”
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Kristen Doute And Luke Broderick Shut Down Breakup Rumors As Luke Jokes About What They Actually “Split”

by Roxanne October 22, 2026
written by Roxanne

Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are setting the record straight after rumors began circulating that the couple had secretly called it quits.

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The Valley stars found themselves at the center of breakup speculation after an anonymous Reddit user claimed to have inside information that Kristen and Luke had separated and were preparing to announce the news.

But rather than ignoring the rumors, both Kristen and Luke quickly responded, making it clear that there was no truth to the claims.

On Tuesday, October 21, Luke shared a screenshot of the Reddit post, which claimed, “I have unverifiable confirmation Kristen & Luke have split & will announce soon.”

The anonymous poster continued, “Unfortunately, I can’t share my source, but it was confirmed to me they split & will announce soon.”

Luke appeared amused by the speculation, responding with four laughing emojis before tagging Kristen.

“😂😂😂😂. Love you @KristenDoute❤️”

The post came just hours after Luke had shared a much different glimpse into their relationship.

Earlier that day, he reposted Kristen’s Instagram Story showing the couple preparing for a photo shoot alongside their daughter, Kaia, and their dog.

Kristen shared that the family had been working on an upcoming magazine feature.

“Great day shooting with @Dear.mome Magazine,” she wrote. “Can’t wait for everyone to see the interview.”

The family photo shoot appeared to contradict the anonymous claims that a breakup announcement was imminent.

Kristen also addressed the speculation directly on Wednesday, October 21, expressing frustration that an unverified Reddit post had gained so much attention.

“You guys, it’s a f***ing REDDIT RUMOR,” Kristen wrote.

“Since when did we start believing what we read on Reddit?”

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Luke then added some humor to the situation.

“However, we did split a salad at lunch today. 😘”

The playful response made it clear that the couple was not taking the breakup rumors seriously.

Kristen and Luke’s relationship has been a major part of their storyline on The Valley, particularly as viewers watched them navigate major life changes together.

The couple began dating in 2022 after meeting at a mutual friend’s wedding, and their relationship quickly became serious despite the challenges of managing their lives in different states.

Their journey toward starting a family also became an important part of Kristen’s story.

Kristen has spoken openly about her desire to become a mother, including the emotional challenges she faced while trying to conceive.

The couple announced their engagement in 2024 after Luke proposed during a romantic getaway in Hawaii.

Later that year, they shared that they were expecting their first child together, a particularly meaningful announcement after Kristen previously opened up about experiencing a pregnancy loss.

In June 2025, Kristen and Luke welcomed their daughter, Kaia Lily.

Since becoming parents, the couple has continued sharing glimpses of their life together while balancing parenthood, their relationship and filming The Valley.

Their relationship has not been without challenges, however, and viewers have watched them navigate disagreements about their future and the responsibilities that come with building a family.

Still, both have made it clear that they remain committed to their relationship.

And while reality television couples are often the subject of breakup speculation, Kristen and Luke were quick to challenge this particular rumor before it gained even more traction.

October 22, 2026
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RHONJ Season 15: Meet the New Housewives! Teresa & Melissa Tell All + RHONY Recap
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RHONJ Season 15: Meet the New Housewives! Teresa & Melissa Tell All + RHONY Recap

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

New Jersey is BACK, and we have a lot to discuss on today’s episode of Roxanne and Shantel! The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 15 cast has officially been revealed, and we’re breaking down everything we know about the new ladies joining Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Dolores Catania.

We’re introducing Malvina Blloshmi, Xio Cammarota, Juliette Collazo, Natia Rufolo, Deeba Patel, and Vanessa Barrera, sharing their backgrounds, connections to the returning Housewives, and our first impressions of what they’ll bring to the franchise.

Plus, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga are presenting a united front! We break down their revealing interview, where the sisters-in-law open up about their reconciliation, how the former cast contributed to their family feud, which Housewives supported them making amends, and why Teresa believes the show’s pause was necessary. They even revisit the infamous sprinkle cookie drama!

Teresa also shares an emotional update on her daughter Milania Giudice following the heartbreaking loss of her childhood best friend.

And we’re wrapping things up with a full recap of the latest episode of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY), sharing our thoughts on the drama, friendships, and everything unfolding between the ladies.

October 21, 2026
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Melissa Gorga Reveals Her Marriage Is Targeted Again As RHONJ Prepares To Return In December 2026
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Melissa Gorga Reveals Her Marriage Is Targeted Again As RHONJ Prepares To Return In December 2026

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Melissa Gorga is warning viewers that her marriage to Joe Gorga will once again become a topic of conversation on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, even as the franchise prepares for a fresh start with a dramatically different cast.

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After more than two years off the air, RHONJ is officially returning to Bravo in December 2026 for Season 15, with Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania joining six new women.

And while the cast has undergone a major shakeup, Melissa says one familiar storyline has not gone away: people coming after her marriage.

Speaking to Us Weekly alongside her sister-in-law Teresa, Melissa revealed that despite the show’s new direction, she still finds herself defending her relationship.

When the women were asked whether their marriages were left alone during filming, Teresa had a simple answer.

“Yes,” Teresa responded.

Melissa, however, revealed that she was not quite as lucky.

“Not me. I never get left alone. Every season they come for my marriage,” Melissa shared.

She then teased that viewers will see exactly what she means when the new season premieres.

“You’ll see. I always get a little something thrown at me.”

Melissa’s comments are especially interesting considering how frequently her marriage to Joe has been the subject of rumors throughout RHONJ’s history.

During previous seasons, Melissa faced allegations involving her fidelity, including rumors that she had cheated on Joe. Melissa has consistently denied those accusations.

One of the most explosive storylines came during Season 13, when allegations about Melissa’s marriage contributed to the escalating feud between the Gorgas and Teresa.

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The situation became so contentious that Joe and Melissa ultimately decided not to attend Teresa’s wedding to Louie Ruelas in August 2022.

By the end of Season 14, the family feud had reached a breaking point, with Teresa and Melissa refusing to communicate and the cast divided into opposing groups.

Bravo eventually placed RHONJ on pause following the 2024 season, with Andy Cohen acknowledging that the show needed significant changes before returning.

Now, with Teresa, Joe and Melissa having reconciled privately, the family is approaching Season 15 with a different mindset.

Melissa revealed that she and Teresa made an agreement before filming that they would not allow the new women to interfere with their repaired relationship.

“We just went into it knowing that no matter if you end up hating someone and I love them, they’re never gonna come in between us,” Melissa explained.

That agreement is significant considering how much their relationships with other Housewives contributed to the division during previous seasons.

Rather than allowing the group to split into opposing sides again, Teresa and Melissa say they are determined to protect the peace they have finally established.

However, that does not mean Season 15 will be without drama.

Teresa admitted that the new cast is bringing plenty of conflict.

“Oh no, there’s drama,” she confirmed.

Melissa agreed but suggested that the arguments are taking on a different tone this time around.

“Some of the drama is so funny,” Melissa shared. “As they’re screaming, I’m hysterical.”

Teresa also praised the newcomers, saying they do not need to tear others down to stand out.

“They’re awesome. They all stand on their own. They don’t have to try to hurt someone else to look good,” Teresa said.

October 21, 2026
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Carole Radziwill Accused Of Using Kennedy Family Name For Fame As Relatives Reportedly Want Distance
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Carole Radziwill Accused Of Using Kennedy Family Name For Fame As Relatives Reportedly Want Distance

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Carole Radziwill is reportedly facing criticism from members of the Kennedy family over her continued public association with the famous political dynasty, particularly as her return to The Real Housewives of New York City brings renewed attention to her late husband and his relatives.

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According to a report published on October 19 by Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack, unnamed sources claim some Kennedy relatives are frustrated with Carole repeatedly discussing her connection to the family and believe she has turned that relationship into part of her celebrity identity.

One source made a particularly harsh comment about the former journalist and reality star.

“She married into American royalty. But you cannot inherit class,” the insider claimed.

Carole, 63, married Anthony Radziwill in 1994. Anthony was the son of Lee Radziwill and the nephew of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, making him a cousin of John F. Kennedy Jr.

Through her marriage, Carole developed a close friendship with JFK Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

The four shared a close relationship during the 1990s, making the events of 1999 especially devastating for Carole.

In July of that year, JFK Jr., Carolyn and Carolyn’s sister Lauren Bessette died in a plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard.

Just weeks later, in August 1999, Carole lost her husband Anthony following his battle with cancer.

Carole later documented those devastating experiences in her 2005 memoir, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love, which became a New York Times bestseller.

The book explored her marriage, Anthony’s illness and the unimaginable grief of losing three people close to her within such a short period.

Years later, Carole joined RHONY in Season 5, introducing a new audience to her personal history and her connection to the Kennedy family.

However, according to Shuter’s latest report, some relatives are reportedly growing tired of seeing the Kennedy name associated with Carole’s reality television career.

“The family wants distance from Carole,” one unnamed source alleged.

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“They’re tired of seeing the Kennedy name dragged into another embarrassing headline. As far as some relatives are concerned, she’s a fame-hungry grifter who simply cannot walk away from the spotlight!”

Those are the source’s characterizations, not verified statements from an identified Kennedy family member.

The insider also suggested that Carole’s relationship with the family has become too closely connected to her public image.

“She turned a prestigious family connection into a celebrity brand,” the source claimed.

“But sharing a famous surname doesn’t mean the family has to embrace everything she does!”

Another comment attributed to the source was even more pointed.

“Enough is enough. They want privacy. Carole wants publicity. They want nothing to do with the circus.”

The allegations come as Carole returns to RHONY for Season 16 after leaving the franchise in 2018.

Her comeback has brought renewed attention to her personal life, particularly her friendships with JFK Jr. and Carolyn, whose relationship was recently dramatized in Ryan Murphy’s television series Love Story.

During the current RHONY season, Carole has found herself answering questions from her costars about the late couple and her memories of them.

Carole previously admitted that filming while Love Story was generating public interest brought back painful memories she had not expected to revisit.

Speaking to USA Today in September, Carole described the renewed attention as emotionally overwhelming.

“That show, really, it was like a body slam,” she said.

Although Carole did not watch the series, she explained that it was nearly impossible to avoid the conversations surrounding it.

“I didn’t watch it, but you couldn’t get away from it,” Carole shared.

“Martha Stewart watched it. The other women on the cast watched it and were curious about this and that.”

Carole admitted that answering questions about such a traumatic period was difficult, particularly because she had not intended to make those losses a major part of her RHONY storyline.

“It was very hard … I hadn’t planned on talking about it,” she explained.

“I wrote about it. I think people sometimes conflate talking and writing.”

Carole emphasized that she had already shared her account of that period through her memoir.

“What I had to say about that time in my life, I wrote in a book,” she said, referring to What Remains.

The journalist also explained that her late friends were much more than the public figures depicted in television dramatizations.

She remembered JFK Jr. and Carolyn as “wonderfully complex people” and admitted that discussing them brought back feelings of grief for both the couple and Anthony.

According to Carole, those emotions continued throughout much of filming.

“You’ll see the arc of that story throughout, I think, the whole season,” she said.

“Certainly, in the beginning, and then it comes up really big at the end, and that was completely unplanned.”

Carole’s RHONY return has also generated headlines surrounding her past social relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell.

During a recent episode, Sai De Silva questioned Carole about knowing Maxwell, who was convicted of crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minors.

Carole acknowledged knowing Maxwell socially through mutual friends in New York but maintained that she never knew Epstein and had no knowledge of his criminal activities.

The confrontation became especially emotional when Carole revealed that she had been sexually assaulted by a college professor when she was younger.

The renewed scrutiny surrounding Carole’s social connections has coincided with the latest claims about the Kennedy family’s feelings toward her.

However, Shuter’s report does not identify which relatives allegedly want distance from Carole, and it does not establish that the family collectively shares those views.

Carole has also not been quoted responding directly to the latest allegations.

October 21, 2026
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Teresa Giudice Says Kathy Wakile Ignored Her Lunch Invitation And Calls It A “Blessing In Disguise” Because Of Richie Wakile
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Teresa Giudice Says Kathy Wakile Ignored Her Lunch Invitation And Calls It A “Blessing In Disguise” Because Of Richie Wakile

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Teresa Giudice may have reconciled with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, but that does not mean she is looking to repair every relationship from her Real Housewives of New Jersey past.

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In a new interview with Us Weekly, Teresa opened up about reaching out to her estranged cousin Kathy Wakile, revealing that while Kathy responded warmly to her message, she never acknowledged Teresa’s invitation to meet for lunch.

Teresa also revisited one of RHONJ’s most infamous arguments with Melissa, claiming the original sprinkle cookie drama was not quite what viewers believed.

The conversation began when Teresa was asked whether reconnecting with Kathy was part of the same effort that led her to reconcile with Joe and Melissa.

According to Teresa, it was actually former RHONJ costar Jacqueline Laurita who prompted her to reach out.

“Well, Jacqueline speaks to Kathy and told me that Kathy’s daughter was having a baby,” Teresa explained.

Teresa said the news made her happy because she had always been close to Kathy’s children.

“I adored Kathy’s kids. I used to hang out with Kathy all the time. So when Jacqueline told me she was pregnant and having a baby, oh my God, I was so happy for her.”

Teresa decided to send Kathy a congratulatory text about her daughter Victoria Wakile’s pregnancy.

“I’m like, ‘I heard that Victoria’s pregnant. Congratulations! I’m so happy for her,’” Teresa recalled.

She then extended an invitation to reconnect.

“And then I said to her, ‘If you ever want to have lunch, let me know.’”

While Kathy responded positively to Teresa’s congratulations, she apparently did not express interest in meeting.

“She sent me a beautiful text: ‘Thank you so much for reaching out,’ but never responded to the lunch part,” Teresa revealed.

Rather than being disappointed, Teresa said she now believes things worked out for the best.

“You know what? That was a blessing in disguise,” Teresa admitted.

Her reason? Kathy’s husband, Richie Wakile.

“Because me and her husband are like oil and water,” Teresa said as Melissa laughed.

“So that worked out the way it was supposed to work out.”

The comments are significant considering Teresa and Kathy’s complicated history on RHONJ.

Kathy joined the Bravo series in Season 3 alongside Melissa and Joe Gorga, bringing Teresa’s extended family into the spotlight.

While the cousins had grown up close, their relationship deteriorated as family disagreements became central storylines.

Teresa frequently clashed with Kathy and Richie, and their relationship became increasingly strained over the years.

One particularly painful moment involved Kathy describing Teresa’s father, Giacinto Gorga, in an unflattering way, which Teresa has previously cited as a reason she was unwilling to repair the relationship.

Although Teresa and Kathy have occasionally exchanged messages over the years, they have not publicly established a close relationship again.

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Teresa revealed that Kathy reached out once more after learning she had reconciled with Joe and Melissa.

“Then when we got together, Kathy reached out to me again and said, ‘I’m so happy that you guys made up,’” Teresa shared.

For Teresa, that was enough.

“And that’s perfect for me. Because when a lot of time goes by it’s fine.”

While Teresa may be content keeping her distance from Kathy, her relationship with Melissa has taken a much different turn.

The sisters-in-law admitted that they are finally able to enjoy each other’s company again without taking every comment personally.

“Teresa and I actually have fun together,” Melissa shared. “We’re goofy, and I like that we can make fun of each other a bit. I don’t get offended anymore.”

Teresa agreed that their dynamic now reminds her of the early days of their relationship.

“It’s like how we were in the beginning,” Teresa said.

However, Teresa also suggested that Melissa did not always understand her personality.

“She was young and she didn’t really understand me.”

Melissa acknowledged that she used to take certain comments personally.

“I would get insulted,” she admitted.

Teresa insisted that her intentions were never malicious.

“But it was not coming from a bad place,” she explained.

And that is when the conversation took an unexpected turn back to one of RHONJ’s most memorable controversies: the sprinkle cookies.

Longtime viewers will remember Teresa criticizing Melissa for bringing sprinkle cookies to a family Christmas gathering instead of traditional Italian cookies.

The incident became part of the family’s longstanding feud and eventually inspired Melissa to launch her own sprinkle cookie business.

But Teresa now claims she was not actually the person who threw the cookies away.

“Like the whole sprinkle cookie thing. It wasn’t me that threw out the cookies. It was my ex-mother-in-law,” Teresa revealed.

According to Teresa, her former mother-in-law was making fun of Melissa’s choice of dessert.

“She was making fun of Melissa,” Teresa explained.

Teresa insisted that she had simply been trying to offer Melissa advice about what to bring to an Italian family gathering.

“So me, as her nice sister-in-law, I tell her quietly, ‘Next time you go to an Italian person’s house, don’t buy cookies from Corrado’s in a plastic container. Go to the bakery and buy pignoli cookies.’”

Melissa immediately pointed out something Teresa apparently forgot.

“Her dad taught me to shop at Corrado’s!” Melissa responded.

Teresa, however, stood by her advice.

“It was good advice. I have the best heart ever. I loved her. I wanted a sister.”

But Teresa then made another surprising claim about how the cookie controversy ultimately helped bring Melissa onto RHONJ.

“And then she took it as an insult and put it on Facebook, and that’s how she got herself on the show,” Teresa claimed.

Melissa immediately laughed and denied Teresa’s version of events.

“No!” she responded.

Teresa continued, suggesting that producers saw the family drama as an opportunity.

“Because the producers saw it, and they’re like, ‘Cha-ching, cha-ching! Let’s f**king ruin this family!’”

“And that’s exactly what happened!” Teresa added.

Melissa acknowledged that this type of disagreement would have created tension between them in the past.

But now, she said, things are different.

“Can I just say, things like this, we’d normally feel tense,” Melissa explained.

“We don’t give a s**t anymore.”

The lighthearted exchange was a significant change from the years when even small disagreements between Teresa and Melissa could turn into explosive fights.

The two have spent much of their RHONJ history arguing about loyalty, family relationships and how Melissa and Joe joined the show.

Now, the sisters-in-law insist that they have learned how to disagree without allowing it to destroy their relationship.

The conversation also turned to the upcoming season of RHONJ and which former cast members they expected to return.

Teresa said she always assumed Dolores Catania would be back.

Melissa agreed but admitted she thought Margaret Josephs might also return.

“I thought Dolores, and I thought they would probably bring back Margaret,” Melissa said.

Teresa described Dolores as the perfect person to remain in the group because of her ability to maintain relationships with different women.

“She’s Switzerland,” Teresa said with a laugh.

Both women also praised the new cast.

“There’s a lot of new girls,” Melissa explained.

Teresa said she was impressed by the newcomers because she believes they can stand on their own.

“They’re awesome. They all stand on their own. They don’t have to try to hurt someone else to look good.”

However, Teresa made it clear that the new season will still deliver drama.

“Oh no, there’s drama,” she confirmed.

October 21, 2026
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RHONY’s Erin Lichy And Daisy Toye Accused Of Trying To “Destroy” Jessel Taank And Erika Hammond’s Marriages As Cast Turns Against Them
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RHONY’s Erin Lichy And Daisy Toye Accused Of Trying To “Destroy” Jessel Taank And Erika Hammond’s Marriages As Cast Turns Against Them

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Erin Lichy and Daisy Toye are reportedly at the center of major drama on The Real Housewives of New York City, with multiple sources accusing the two women of targeting their castmates’ marriages and spreading damaging rumors that have left them on the outs with several Housewives.

RHONY’s Erin Lichy And Daisy Toye Accused Of Trying To “Destroy” Jessel Taank And Erika Hammond’s Marriages As Cast Turns Against Them
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According to TMZ, tensions are escalating after Erin and Daisy allegedly went after Jessel Taank and her husband, Pavit Randhawa, before turning their attention to Erika Hammond and her husband, Ankur Jain.

One insider told TMZ that the upcoming episodes will reveal just how far the women allegedly went.

“It’s insane what people will see next and the lengths these two women go to as they attempt to destroy the marriages and reputations of their so-called friends,” the source claimed.

The insider went even further, suggesting Erin and Daisy were motivated by a desire to create drama and gain attention.

“In order to cement their 15 minutes of fame, Daisy and Erin start going after the other women’s marriages,” the source alleged.

“First they come for Jessel and Pavit, and then it’s on to Erika Hammond and Ankur Jain. Both spread false rumors on camera that are absurd and hateful.”

TMZ did not reveal the specifics of the alleged rumors, and the accusations against Erin and Daisy have not been independently established.

The report comes as friendships within the RHONY cast are already becoming increasingly complicated.

Erin and Jessel have experienced tension throughout the season, while Daisy joined the group with an existing friendship with Sai De Silva.

RHONY’s Erin Lichy And Daisy Toye Accused Of Trying To “Destroy” Jessel Taank And Erika Hammond’s Marriages As Cast Turns Against Them
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However, that friendship reportedly takes a significant turn.

According to one insider, Sai eventually becomes fed up with Daisy’s behavior and confronts both Daisy and Erin.

The source claimed Daisy originally joined the show as Sai’s friend, but Sai eventually has enough of what the insider described as Daisy’s “BS.”

Meanwhile, Carole Radziwill reportedly attempts to work through the drama as tensions escalate between the women.

The allegations are especially significant because both Jessel and Erika have featured their marriages on the show.

Jessel and Pavit have been part of RHONY since the reboot began in Season 14, with their relationship and family life becoming recurring storylines.

Erika, one of Season 16’s newest cast members, has also introduced viewers to her marriage to entrepreneur Ankur Jain.

Now, according to TMZ, both relationships will become subjects of controversy as the season continues.

Sources told the outlet that the drama will unfold over the next several episodes, with the cast looking forward to addressing the accusations and their fallout at the reunion.

Interestingly, TMZ previously reported that RHONY producers were pleased with the drama this season and the new additions to the cast.

That comes amid ongoing debate about whether the rebooted RHONY has successfully recaptured the chemistry and unpredictable relationships that made the original franchise so popular.

October 21, 2026
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Melissa Gorga Reveals Joe Was Hesitant To Reconcile With Teresa Giudice As Teresa Declares “My Story Never Changes”
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Melissa Gorga Reveals Joe Was Hesitant To Reconcile With Teresa Giudice As Teresa Declares “My Story Never Changes”

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga are opening up about how they finally repaired their fractured family relationship after years of fighting on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, revealing that the reconciliation began with an unexpected text message from Teresa to her brother, Joe Gorga.

Joe Gorga Admits He Was Waiting for Teresa Giudice to Reach Out After Years Apart
Melissa Gorga Reveals Joe Was Hesitant To Reconcile With Teresa Giudice As Teresa Declares “My Story Never Changes” 133

In a joint interview with Us Weekly, the sisters-in-law reflected on the years of resentment that divided their family, the role their children played in bringing them back together and the emotional meeting that ultimately changed everything.

The reconciliation comes after RHONJ was placed on pause following an explosive Season 14, which saw the cast divided into opposing groups and Teresa and Melissa refusing to engage with one another.

For Teresa, the break from filming was necessary.

“I knew it was going to happen eventually because there’s no way it could continue,” Teresa said of the show’s pause. “We really didn’t have the same friends in the group.”

Melissa agreed that the cast had become too divided.

“It was very divided, so that didn’t help,” Melissa explained. “We both spoke to Dolores, but she was even saying, ‘Just stay apart.’”

Teresa admitted she was relieved when filming stopped because she believed the environment had become unhealthy.

“I’m glad we were because we needed to,” Teresa said. “It was disgusting the way it was going. It was an attack on me and Louie. It was horrible for three years straight.”

Melissa acknowledged that Teresa felt attacked but pointed out that she had experienced similar feelings.

“I felt like everyone was calling me a cheater and was attacking me,” Melissa said. “Everybody was upset at the time.”

While both women had their own reasons for holding onto resentment, Teresa revealed that her decision to reconcile came after filming Special Forces with her oldest daughter, Gia Giudice.

According to Teresa, Gia encouraged her to let go of the anger she still carried toward her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, over their legal troubles.

“She said to me, ‘Maybe Special Forces will help you let go of some of the resentment toward Daddy,’ because of the situation that her dad put me in with all the legal stuff,” Teresa recalled.

Teresa said the conversation made her realize she needed to move forward for her daughters.

“I was like, ‘I have to do this for her. I have to let it go.’ And I have.”

Although Teresa admitted she still occasionally feels angry about the past, she said she and Joe Giudice are now in a good place.

She also reflected on her time in prison, maintaining that she never intentionally committed a crime.

“My story never changes. That’s the goddamn truth,” Teresa said. “But they made an example out of me and I walk with my head up high because I know I’m not a criminal.”

Teresa and Joe Giudice both pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in 2014. Teresa served approximately 11 months in prison, while Joe served a longer sentence before being deported.

Looking back, Teresa said she now tries to embrace even the most difficult chapters of her life.

“Now I say, ‘Yeah, I went to jail. I’m a badass.’ Everybody says I have street cred.”

After working through some of that resentment, Teresa decided it was time to address her relationship with her brother.

“Since I was in a forgiving mood, I texted my brother,” Teresa revealed.

She explained that her daughters were a major reason she wanted to repair the family relationship.

“I just wanted peace for my daughters because I never wanted them to say to me, ‘Practice what you preach.’”

Teresa said she could not continue telling her children to avoid conflict while refusing to make peace with her own brother.

Melissa revealed that Teresa’s text came around September 2025 and completely caught Joe Gorga off guard.

Melissa Gorga Reveals Joe Was Hesitant To Reconcile With Teresa Giudice As Teresa Declares “My Story Never Changes”
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“Joe was confused at first because it came out of nowhere,” Melissa explained. “He really wasn’t sure if he wanted to meet up with her.”

According to Melissa, Joe initially wanted all four of them, including Teresa’s husband Louie Ruelas, to meet together.

However, Teresa wanted her first conversation with Joe to be private.

Joe eventually agreed, and what happened next became a turning point for the family.

Melissa said she could immediately tell something had changed when her husband returned home.

“He came home and I could see it in his face,” Melissa recalled. “He looked like a little kid who got his big sister back.”

Seeing Joe so happy made Melissa realize she wanted to support the reconciliation.

“I have a heart, obviously, and I was like, ‘I’m never gonna keep you from your sister and your nieces.’”

Teresa then revealed that she had chosen a particularly meaningful location for her first meeting with Joe.

The siblings reunited at the cemetery mausoleum where their parents are buried.

“I wanted to show him it was a safe place and I’m coming from a good place,” Teresa explained.

Melissa admitted Joe was initially reluctant to meet there.

“He didn’t want to go to the cemetery,” Melissa said.

Teresa, however, insisted on the location.

“If you’re not coming there, then forget it,” Teresa recalled telling him.

Joe ultimately agreed.

For Teresa, meeting at their parents’ resting place was important because she wanted her brother to remember the bond they shared before reality television and years of fighting changed their relationship.

“We were best friends until the show happened,” Teresa said. “You know who I am. If I’m saying something, it’s coming from a good place.”

Melissa said the meeting seemed to have an immediate emotional impact on both siblings.

“Something clicked in them when they were together that they were able to let it go.”

After Teresa and Joe worked through their initial conversation, the family arranged a second meeting involving Melissa and Louie.

The four met at a park, where they spent several hours discussing the past.

“We talked it out for a couple hours; it wasn’t perfect right from the start,” Melissa admitted.

However, the conversation went well enough that they decided to go to lunch together afterward.

“We’ve been together ever since,” Melissa revealed.

Teresa said she wanted to address some of their previous problems rather than simply pretend they had never happened.

“He just wanted to move forward, and I was like, ‘So it doesn’t happen again, we need to be on the same page.’”

Teresa explained that therapy taught her the importance of boundaries, particularly when it comes to outside influences.

“Boundaries are very big because you just can’t jump into it again,” she said. “You don’t want outsiders to come in and ruin it again.”

Teresa also credited Louie with helping her learn to forgive.

“You know who taught me how to forgive? Louie,” she revealed.

“I’m stubborn, and Louie and I are both Tauruses, but he’s done a lot of work on himself. He’s a sweetheart, salt of the earth. And he was the one that helped me let things go too.”

Beyond their own relationship, Teresa and Melissa admitted their children were deeply affected by the family feud.

Teresa revealed that another emotional moment involving her youngest daughter, Audriana, helped motivate her to reach out to Joe.

According to Teresa, Audriana ran into her uncle at a party, and the two began crying.

“Audriana saw Joey at a party. They started crying,” Teresa recalled.

When Audriana told her mother what happened, Teresa said it broke her heart.

“It was like a knife in my heart.”

Melissa acknowledged that the estrangement had been painful for the cousins, who spent years growing up together before the family became divided.

“They grew up together for many years,” Melissa said.

However, she admitted that some of the children were initially skeptical about the reconciliation.

“My kids were a little more skeptical. They saw more…”

Melissa recalled hosting Christmas Eve at her home and watching her daughter Antonia and Teresa’s daughter Milania slowly reconnect.

“Antonia and Milania had a minute where they needed to warm up to each other again,” she said.

But by the end of the evening, the cousins were back to enjoying each other’s company.

“By the end of the night, they were making TikToks.”

Teresa said some of her daughters also needed reassurance that the reconciliation was genuine.

“Gabriella and Milania were a little like, ‘Are you sure?’” Teresa recalled.

However, she reassured them that she believed the family was finally moving in the right direction.

“Trust Mommy. Mommy knows best.”

The sisters-in-law also reflected on how much they have changed since joining RHONJ more than 15 years ago.

Teresa admitted that looking back at earlier seasons makes her cringe at some of the things she said.

“I can’t believe some of the things I said,” she acknowledged. “Now I know how to choose my words more wisely. But I still have the same beliefs. Family was always the most important thing.”

Melissa, who joined the show at 31, said viewers watched her grow into adulthood while navigating marriage, motherhood and family conflict.

“I kind of grew up in my adult years on the show,” she said, reflecting on going from having young children to now having a child in college.

Despite everything that happened between them, Melissa said the reconciliation has felt natural rather than forced.

“When we were all together, it just felt right,” she shared. “We all missed each other. It didn’t feel fake.”

For Teresa, the biggest motivation remains honoring the values her late parents instilled in her and Joe.

“My parents always instilled this in my brother and me: ‘You guys only have each other. Always be there for each other.’”

After years of feuding, the family appears determined not to repeat the same mistakes.

And while both Teresa and Melissa acknowledge that rebuilding their relationship has taken time, they say their renewed connection is rooted in something far more important than RHONJ: their children, their shared history and the family they nearly lost.

October 21, 2026
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Melissa Gorga Reveals Joe Was Hesitant To Reconcile With Teresa Giudice As Teresa Declares “My Story Never Changes”
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Teresa Giudice Says People With “Black Hearts” Question Her Reconciliation With Melissa Gorga As Melissa Admits They Still Disagree On The Past

by Roxanne October 21, 2026
written by Roxanne

Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga are opening up about what really happened when they finally decided to put their years-long family feud behind them, and it appears they still don’t agree on everything.

Melissa Gorga Says She Had No Ill Will Joining RHONJ But Apologized To Teresa For Any Hurt
Teresa Giudice Says People With “Black Hearts” Question Her Reconciliation With Melissa Gorga As Melissa Admits They Still Disagree On The Past 142

In a joint interview with Us Weekly, the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars reflected on the private conversations that led to their reconciliation, whether they apologized to one another and how they feel about people questioning their motives.

Teresa also opened up about the devastating loss of her daughter Milania Giudice’s childhood best friend, revealing how deeply the tragedy has affected their family.

When asked about the difficult year Milania has experienced, Teresa became emotional discussing the death of Victoria Zardoya, who had been part of their lives since childhood.

“Her ride-or-die best friend Victoria — they met in art class when they were 4 years old — passed away in a tragic accident at the end of July,” Teresa shared.

The loss has been particularly difficult for Milania, who recently opened up publicly about her mental health struggles and revealed that she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD.

Milania has explained that she is receiving professional help and working through the challenges she has faced over the past several months.

Teresa admitted that watching her daughter grieve has been heartbreaking because Victoria was like another member of their family.

“I can’t even — I don’t even know what to say to her because she’s grieving,” Teresa explained.

“I felt like I lost another daughter because Victoria was always in my house. I can’t even believe she’s not here anymore. It’s been really hard.”

The tragedy has made family support especially important as the Giudices navigate a difficult period.

And with Teresa now back on speaking terms with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa, the family is in a very different place than it was just a year ago.

However, Teresa and Melissa admitted that repairing their relationship did not necessarily mean agreeing about everything that happened in the past.

When asked whether everyone apologized during their off-camera reconciliation, Teresa confirmed that apologies were exchanged.

“Yeah, we all said sorry,” Teresa revealed.

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Teresa Giudice Says People With “Black Hearts” Question Her Reconciliation With Melissa Gorga As Melissa Admits They Still Disagree On The Past 143

Melissa elaborated, explaining that the family acknowledged the hurt they had caused one another, even when they still had different perspectives on certain situations.

“We took accountability for the things that have hurt each other,” Melissa said.

“And we also took accountability for things I still don’t fully agree with, and vice versa. But we’re gonna move on and not talk about it anymore.”

Teresa then clarified that most of the conversation actually took place between her and her brother, rather than between her and Melissa.

“I don’t really think me and Melissa even talked about much,” Teresa admitted.

“It was me and my brother more so, because she’s gonna think what she’s gonna think. I’m gonna think what I’m gonna think.”

According to Teresa, the goal was not to force everyone to agree on the past but to find a way to move forward.

“With us, it was just move forward to keep the peace,” she explained.

Melissa agreed that reopening every old disagreement would have made reconciliation much more complicated.

“I was like, if we start rehashing, it’s going to be a really long week,” Melissa said.

Teresa also credited Louie Ruelas with having a forgiving nature and helping the family move beyond its previous conflicts.

“And Louie and my brother… Louie’s a forgiver,” Teresa said.

Melissa suggested that the time apart may have helped everyone gain perspective.

“Maybe it’s true when they say time heals all wounds,” Melissa reflected.

“This might have taken a couple years, but it does. Sometimes you look at the bigger picture and you’re like, ‘OK, we’re not getting any younger.’”

Teresa agreed that time can help lessen the anger people feel immediately after a disagreement.

“Then you’re not as angry as you were when it first happened,” she said.

The reconciliation came after RHONJ was placed on pause following a particularly divided Season 14.

By the end of the season, Teresa and Melissa were no longer speaking, and the cast had split into opposing groups, making it increasingly difficult for the women to film together.

Their family feud had become one of the show’s longest-running storylines, with years of accusations, arguments and failed attempts to repair their relationship.

Teresa previously revealed that she was the one who reached out to Joe Gorga in September 2025 after filming Special Forces with her daughter Gia Giudice.

The siblings later met privately at the cemetery where their parents are buried before arranging a second meeting with Melissa and Louie.

Although the reconciliation happened away from Bravo’s cameras, the timing prompted speculation that the family had made peace to help bring RHONJ back.

When asked which former castmates supported their reconciliation, Teresa named Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania.

“Jennifer Aydin, Dolores… everybody else I didn’t talk to, so you have to ask Melissa,” Teresa said with a laugh.

Melissa, however, believed some people may have questioned whether the reconciliation was genuine.

“I don’t think anyone was mad,” Melissa said.

“I think they were maybe a bit in disbelief and wondering if we were doing it for the wrong reasons. And I get that. I get the timing of it all.”

Teresa immediately disagreed with that perspective.

“No, people with black hearts think that,” Teresa responded.

Melissa acknowledged that there had been plenty of speculation about why the family suddenly decided to reconcile after years of conflict.

“Well, there was a lot of speculation out there,” she said.

When asked what people were suggesting, Melissa addressed the rumors directly.

“They just thought we were trying to bring the show back,” she explained.

But Melissa insisted that she and Teresa would not be capable of pretending to have repaired their relationship simply for television.

“I don’t care. We’re like oil and water if we’re not on the same page. We can’t fake it.”

Teresa agreed that she would not pretend to like someone for the sake of the show.

“I don’t lie, and I can’t fake things,” Teresa said.

“That’s one thing. If I don’t like you, everybody knows it,” she added with a laugh.

Despite their different perspectives on how much of the past needed to be discussed, Teresa and Melissa appear united in wanting to keep the family together.

October 21, 2026
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