**Teresa Giudice Opens the Door to Potential Reconciliation with Joe and Melissa Gorga**
*Published: October 1, 2025, 3:00 p.m. ET*
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is genuinely open to making amends with her brother Joe Gorga and sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
During a recent appearance on Jeff Lewis’ SiriusXM show, Teresa was asked about the possibility of coexisting with Melissa, Joe, and fellow cast member Margaret Josephs. When questioned, Teresa responded, “Never say never,” surprising many fans.
Some reports claimed Teresa’s comments were a “desperate” attempt to secure her spot on *RHONJ* when the show returns. However, Teresa took to her *Turning the Tables* podcast to clarify her stance and insist that wasn’t the case.
> “The thing is, before I was very adamant – and I was just like absolutely not,” Teresa explained. “And I know everyone’s saying now, ‘Oh my god, she’s saying it now ’cause she’s desperate. She needs a job.’ That’s not the case. There’s things that… there’s reasons why I’m saying that. It’s like an olive branch. Now I’m just saying, ‘Never say never.’ That’s it.”
She added,
> “I’m just saying my door is cracked open. I just said, ‘Never say never.’”
### Teresa Giudice Isn’t Desperate to Reconcile
An insider speaking exclusively to RadarOnline.com affirmed that Teresa’s intentions are sincere.
> “The thing that stinks is this does come off as her looking desperate for wanting to make up with Joe and Melissa,” the source shared, referencing reports that test filming for the new season had occurred without Teresa, suggesting she may be using this as a way to get back on the show.
> “But that’s truly not the case at all,” they stressed.
### Gia Giudice’s Influence on Teresa
The source also revealed that Teresa’s current participation on *Special Forces* played a role in inspiring her to seek reconciliation with her family.
> “On the show, her daughter Gia Giudice made her agree that stopping fighting would be best for everyone,” they said.
> “So when she was doing an interview promoting the show and was asked about Joe and Melissa, she gave the answer she did.”
> “She just didn’t articulate it clearly,” the insider added, emphasizing Teresa’s genuine intent.
### What’s Next for Teresa on *RHONJ*?
Regarding Teresa’s future on *The Real Housewives of New Jersey*, which remains uncertain according to various reports, the insider shared she “hasn’t heard anything yet.”
> “But Teresa is strong,” they commented. “She will be fine whichever way this works out. Like she always says, if it turns out to be a no, God’s rejection is God’s protection.”
Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, and Dolores Catania are expected to return for the upcoming season.
As always, Bravo has not released any official comment on casting decisions for future seasons of their shows.
https://radaronline.com/p/teresa-giudice-patching-things-up-with-melissa-joe-gorga-uncertain-rhonj-future/