Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga surprised fans by ending their long family feud.
But now insiders claim the peace deal may have been less about healing and more about survival.
A new report says the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars quickly tried to make up. They felt they could lose their spot on the show.
And the so called truce could already be cracking.
RHONJ: Panic Behind the Scenes
An insider says Teresa and her husband Luis Ruelas were “panicking.” They found out that Melissa, Margaret Josephs, and Dolores Catania were test filming with possible new cast members.
Teresa was not part of those tests.
“That’s why Luis started reaching out to Joe in July,” the source alleged. “Once rumblings that test filming was going to occur began.”
The insider added, “Teresa wasn’t coming back for the test filming. She and Luis knew that, and they decided to make amends.”
Teresa later credited Luis as the “driver” behind the reconciliation on her podcast.
But critics now question whether it was about family or about staying on RHONJ.
RHONJ: The Michelle Barone Calls
The report says Teresa tried to stay close to production. She reached out to rumored newcomer Michelle Barone during test filming.
“While they were at Michelle’s house and filming, Teresa kept calling her like crazy,” the source alleged.
The insider claimed Teresa even offered to sit down with Margaret Josephs, despite their long standing feud.
“Marge wasn’t having it,” the source said.
So Luis allegedly turned his focus to Joe Gorga.
“At first, Joe wasn’t having it either. But eventually, he caved.”
RHONJ: Melissa Gorga Had Motives Too
The insider did not single out Teresa.
According to the report, Melissa also understood the stakes.
“Melissa had been heard telling people she could infer it was time to make up with them, as that’s what Bravo would want in order for them to move forward with the show,” the source claimed.
Both sides insist the reconciliation is real.
But the insider pushed back.
“Everyone can believe what they want, but this is how it began.”
RHONJ: A Fragile Peace
Even after the reunion, tension reportedly remains.
Teresa still avoids giving Melissa camera time and limits their filming together.
“Her not filming with her is a threat of sorts,” the insider claimed. “It’s a warning that she’s the top dog and still calls the shots.”
That dynamic could undo everything.
“None of them trust each other, and it’s all a facade,” the insider added. “They have a really terrible past.”
RHONJ: What Happens Next
Teresa and Melissa publicly claim they are in a better place.
But reality television rarely rewards peace for long.
If the reconciliation came from fear of losing their place, not real forgiveness, the cracks might just widen.
Because in New Jersey, family drama never stays buried for long.
And if this truce collapses, it could reshape the entire future of RHONJ.
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