Today, there is clearly no love lost between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga.
The sister-in-law and their feud has been seen on reality TV, in reports, and on social media.
Now, this has spilled over into professional life – and we don’t mean on-screen drama. We mean a headache to everyone involved.
Apparently, it’s even harder to promote the new season. Even Real Housewives can have it too much dramait seems.
US Sun reports that Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga are so fiercely at odds that they conduct separate press interviews.
It is not common for long castmates to sit down for a round of interviews. It often makes it easier for producers who want to promote the show, and for interviewers.
However, Teresa and Melissa make things more difficult for everyone involved.
The two sisters-in-law have been together for a month.
And, clearly, the relationship is not good.
According to an insider, “it’s worse than anyone knows.” And that says a lot.
The insider added that “there was no communication between them.”
That is difficult. Teresa’s brother is Melissa’s husband. They are family. And they are also castmates.
Now, it’s time to focus on promoting the new season RHONJ. It comes out on February 7th!
Instead of hyping up the premiere, Teresa and Melissa can’t even share the same air with each other, it seems.
“They will do press for the new season separately, of course,” the insider said.
The source later added, “They can’t imagine being in the same room.”
Teresa and Melissa, let’s remember, are not the only members from season 13.
Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Jennifer Aydin also return to the show. Jackie Goldschneider returns as Friend.
Then, of course, we have newcomers Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Another newcomer, Jennifer Fessler, also joined in a Friend of the Housewives capacity.
With Melissa and Teresa’s antics playing out so much, an insider said the cast felt “very divided”.
The source stated “It’s Team Teresa vs. Team Melissa at this point.”
Jennifer (of course), Dolores, and Danielle are Team Teresa. Margaret and Rachel have allied with Melissa.
The brothers have been in trouble for years. Some have caused dramatic, outbursts on the screen.
But it’s all entertaining. Arguably, it is part of their job not to handle conflict in a mature way. And sure, this woman is overqualified.
Not all conflicts are profitable. Because, despite what some might say, not all drama makes good TV.
Cheating scandals can be good for ratings – racism scandals or abuse arrests, not so much. In these cases, on-screen disputes immediately interfere with business.
Maybe the on-screen hatred will be good for the show in the long run.
Now, that’s what makes everyone dizzy.