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It seems there is never a dull moment with the Real Housewives of New Jersey and the cast works overtime to keep the drama coming day after day. I guess they don’t want us to forget about them! Surprisingly this latest news update has nothing to do with Teresa Giudice squabbling with any Housewives! Shocked? I know — me too. It also has nothing to with Melissa Gorga making backhanded comments about anyone! Shocked? I know — me too.
As well all know Teresa is moving onto other projects besides being a hot-tempered Housewife and recently announced that she will be starring on Celebrity Apprentice. It seems that Terea’s stint on the show was a great experience for her and she gets along famously with The Donald.
Appearing on New York Live, Teresa warned fans that while some tempers flared Celebrity Apprentice was a totally different reality show experience. “I loved it. At first we are working 20 hours a day — getting up at 4:30 a.m., sometimes working until 2:00 in the morning, but overall I have to say it was an amazing experience and if I had to do it all over again, I would.”
Even though there were still some mean girl antics, no one let it get in the way of professionalism. I mean, what’s a little drama when it’s for a good cause, right? “The girls are very catty you know, but this was different from Housewives. We were asked to do tasks and we did them. Donald is amazing. It’s about charity, so it’s totally different from Housewives.”
Teresa admits there’s “definitely clashing” as there are “a lot of us Italians on the show,” but for the most part she wasn’t giving anything away about her rumored dispute with Victoria Gotti, whom Teresa described as “lovely.”
As for her relationship with the show’s infamous host, Teresa loved working with him! “Donald is amazing,” Teresa gushed. “He just said ‘Teresa, I see a different side of you. This is not the Teresa I know.’ And I’m like that’s what I wanted everyone to see,” Teresa regales. “There are going to be a lot of surprises on the show.”
You can check out the video below. Teresa also talks the differences between Housewives and CA and other aspects of her life.
While things are looking up for Teresa professionally, her husband Juicy Joe Giudice was recently indicted which might land him in prison for up to ten years. On the very same day he was indicted Joe proved he is a Giudice at heart as he shopped through his pain and was seen “trying on a mink coat and hat!” I can tell he’s taking this whole felony thing very seriously. As well as this whole paying back his creditors thing…
Apparently, the thought of leaving his marble mansion behind for a cell hasn’t really sunk in for Joe, who continues to put on a happy face. “Everything he does he laughs at,” a source tells Us Weekly. “He doesn’t take anything seriously.” Teresa is reportedly furious and embarrassed by her husbands legal incident. And frankly, I would be too!
Moving on to another Joe who also has some problems managing his money, Non-Juicy Joe Gorga recently settled a lawsuit brought against him by a Paterson window company.
According to NorthJersey.com, Joe owed the Starlite Window Manufacturing Co. Inc. an approximate $25,000 for unpaid services and agreed to settle out of court for an undisclosed amount before the case went to trial. Starlite’s attorney Darren Del Sardo revealed that the exact settlement amount would remain confidential by “mutual agreement” of both parties in the case.
According to Joe, he hired the Starlite to install windows in the Courtland Suites apartment complex in Paterson and was given an estimate of $100,000 for the work. During the course of the project the company increased the price by another $30,000. Joe willingly paid the originally quoted $100k for the job but refused to pay the additional $30 grand which resulted in a lawsuit against his company, Gorga Enterprises Inc.
Starlite decided to go through the Passaic County state Superior Court’s Civil Law Division to recoup their loses on the basis that Gorga Enterprises “entered into a contract” with the company “from December 2008 to January 2009 to deliver $25,577.19 worth of windows.”
Joe claims he had no formal (a.k.a. written) agreement with the company for the monies owed because “he does business with a handshake.” Joe, a developer who works with large-scale projects, claims “discrepancies happen all the time” in his line of work and people “always want to sue you.”
Indeed, court records show that Joe and Gorga Enterprises, Inc have been the subject of 26 liens and civil court judgments for small-claims matters mainly less than $15,000. In 2010 Joe was sued for breach of contract by another New Jersey company for the installation of a fire suppression system in that same apartment complex.
The most interesting thing about this entire situation is Starlite Window’s attorney Darren Del Sardo. This is not Mr. Del Sardo’s first affiliation with the RHONJ as in 2009 he represented former Housewife Danielle Staub in a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend over his attempt to release sex tapes starring the racy mom of two. The lawsuit was eventually dropped.
He then represented Danielle again when she filed a complaint against Ashley Holmes for ripping out her extensions during Season 2′s Posche Fashion Show. Del Sardo was seen in an episode walking with Danielle from the courthouse with Kim G looking like a “broke down Sex And The City,” Jacqueline Laurita famously quipped.
Oh that Danielle – those were the good old days when your cray-cray brought the drama and the laughs and no one was hating on their family and ruining their child’s welcoming into God’s kingdom with a knock-down, drag-out drunken brawl.
And speaking of family drama – you know there is no RHONJ news without some – G-to-the-eeya Giudice turned 11 this weekend and celebrated with a huge blowout befitting of a queen. No just kidding, Teresa actually had a modest family party for her eldest daughter and posted photos of the celebration on her website.
“Being a mom is the best gift I could have ever been given. Gia was the best gift I’ve ever been given. All my girls are,” Teresa wrote. “I love you, Gia! You are a beautiful, amazing girl and I’m so proud of the young lady you are turning into.” Very sweet.
If you are wondering if Joe and Melissa were guests at the party, indeed they were not! Joe Tweeted “wish I had an invite” when asked by fans if they were present. Melissa added that they called instead and wished Joe’s goddaughter a Happy Birthday over the phone. “we called I think that was much better,” Melissa explained.
Photos of Gia’s fete are below. I cannot believe how big the first girls of Jersey are becoming! It seems like Gia was so little when the series started. Happy Belated Birthday Gia from all of us here at Reality Tea!
Celebrity Apprentice premieres on NBC, Frebruary 12th at 9/8c. I, for one, cannot wait to watch!
ARE YOU EXCITED FOR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE? DO YOU THINK JOE WILL SERVE TIME IN PRISON? THOUGHTS ON THE LAWSUIT CONCERNING JOE GORGA?
CLICK THE CONTINUE READING BUTTON FOR PHOTOS FROM GIA’S BIRTHDAY!
Gia with Teresa’s father. So cute!
Gia and a shot of Audriana attending the party. Oh, Audriana’s hat…
that hrc for equality is about same sex marriage, etc. this girl really was in love with Danielle and D used her like she would the men in her life.
eveie – You really believe Teresa is happy without a relationship w/her cast? I get the impression from her blogs that she is trying to hard to show she has other friends. Also, lots of mention of Joe’s family and the Giudice cousins.
It is ashame no more playdates w/Jac and Tre kids?
Season 4 will be weird to watch knowing that these people don’t associate with each other.
Lolag-I know. More than several a day I’m sure. I doubt Chris and Joe are friends since Jac posted a pic of that text she sent Tre warning her about Joe’s cheating pic coming out. Remember she told her to tell her husband to stop threatining Chris. Joe Giudice got caught out on a date and was trying to take it out on Jac and Chris. Too bad you got caught Juicy. The funniest part was all the threatening he did was for nothing because Tre claims the date innocent. YEAH RIGHT! LOL
Good night everyone. Have a good weekend.
Franks – I sorta of figured they were not friends. Ashlee tweeted a photo last Sunday and I happen to notice one guy standing in their kitchen. It was the same guy John that went on Catskill trip and read Juicy Joe text messages.
Remember Teresa said that Juicy Joe always texts and then forgets about it.
Lola, I would be. They make her feel terrible about herself. I learned a long time ago that people who constantly make you feel that way, should be dealt with in small doses and only when you have to. I do think that she misses Jac and that they were real friends, but even real friends fall out and go their separate ways. If they are really friends, they will come back full circle down the road.
@544 frankswif3y
Sorry frankswif3y.. Jacqueline is a hypocrite in my opinion, and I stand by my post @ 533.. She not only posted all that nonsense just recently, she posted it and more on Christmas Eve, and has not stood by it yet. She says she will but she doesn’t.. And she will fall back again. She will either tweet something off, or she will dm , and get ratted out.. Just my opinion.
eveie – I hope Jac and Tre resolve their difference. They were friends for a long time and shared milestones. Their friendship was fun to watch more so than Tre and Dina. Dina acted like she was above it all.
Lena -@557! I can totally see your point about Jacqueline being hypocrite. She said it herself all this negative media attention actually helped her. So that the good with the bad and move forward with new opportunities.
@551 eveie
Yep!
Melissa ruined those friendships. She is a coatriding famewhore. Obvious Lee
@558 lolag
I hope she does more forward and stop looking like / and tweeting like a jackass, she comes across like a immature hypocrite. That can not be taken seriously! She is 40 something years old, act like it. She has moved on, Life is good, wants everyone to be happy..Prove it! Practice what you freakin Tweet!!
Hello everybody, Hi lena1 Cutie Pie, Italiano bambino, lolag, frankswife, cb, Iris and all.
OMG I have been reading all day ur posts guys; I was trying to catch up. Cutie Pie u are so funny with ur one killer one liner joke looooool. Italiano bambino happy sushi day lool.
Jacqueline tweets how she is feeling right at the moment. Although she may not be right all the time she is honest about what she feels and states it in her tweets. It somewhat makes her real. Obvious Lee
Obvious Lee – Melissa interviewed shortly after the reunion and said that Jacqueline always had Teresa’s back. Mel told US weekly that Jac realized it was wrong to continue to side w/Teresa. Sounds like Mel was all too happy to see the friendship dissolve on camera.
Lena – “Practice what you freakin Tweet!!” Great quote and totally agree.
who is this mega and mardi persons???.
Nimeo – Hello…
Obvious Lee – True and Jac gives a lot of grief from all those holier than thy people on twitter. Gotta love the negative tweets from people telling her why would people care. I notice that many of the negative/hate tweets she gets are from people who are very miserable in their lives. And of course the constant comparison to Teresa and that she is jealous of her.
Hello everyone! Catching up.
Anyone can be a parent. I think Danielle’s daughters have had to raise themselves really. The eldest acts so much more mature, & has tried to talk her mother out of doing stupid things. The eldest has told herself she doesn’t want to be like her mom. I think she loves her, but knows she’s not operating on all cylinders. Danielle gets something in her mind, & she won’t stop. The women didn’t want to associate with her, & wanted to break away. Danielle could not handle the rejection. It’s like someone breaking up with someone, & then the one who got broken up with becomes a stalker. Can’t move on. Mentally unstable.
I don’t think Jac is a bad mom. I think she loves Ashlee, but hasn’t always gone about things the right way. Ashlee has seen her & her dealings w/ Danielle. Ashlee became too involved in a drama she should have never become involved with. Jac & Ashlee should have listened to Chris when it came to dealing w/ Danielle. Actually, Caroline wanted a clean break, but Danielle wouldn’t allow it.
I think Teresa loves her daughters & tries to be a good mom. She wants to spoil them, & sometimes spoils them too much. Back at Jac, she can send mixed messages to Ashlee. Here Ashlee, have all you want like a 2nd Jeep, but you need to get a job that pays. Jac gets frustrated & hurt, but can send mixed message. Ashlee needs to respect her mother more. Chris doesn’t put up with bs, & Ashlee respects him more. Yes, I think Ashlee needs to move out & support herself. Have more appreciation for her mom.
I think Melissa is a good mom. She seems to love her children like Teresa loves her girls.
Nimeo – @Mardigrabarbie twitter name – was Danielle Staub’s #1 fan. She was doing all Danielle’s dirty work – tweeting the HWs, etc. Danielle turned on her and Mardi has been unleashing lots of Direct Messages and emails. We learned that Danielle sold the story of Jacqueline being stripper to In Touch Magazine. Danielle is denying it but all the DMs and emails are from Danielle’s verified twitter account.
@allabouttrh blogger has all the details on her website.
Iris -@567 Great comment. Ashlee moved to LA and returned home (NJ) for Christmas. Jac tweeted that are getting along great. Caroline tweeted a photo of Chris and Ashlee at Albie’s girlfriend B-day party last night. The two of them looked very happy.
@566lolag
Hi lolag
Here’s my thing when they bring the JEALOUS subject… Who would be jealous of teresa??? as far i know she’s 11 millions in debt i highly doubt any of this women would be j-e-a-l-o-u-s of teresa… Yes she made money for her books and they sell yes she join the CA but other then that WHAT? at the end of the day she still owns that money… I found that statement ridiculous.. JMO
italiano bambino – Jac’s mother summed it up in tweet to one of Tre’s fans. She said Jac has a loving husband, real friend and a loving family. Jac’s mother said she wished the same for Tre.
Tre’s fans are all caught up in the number of twitter and facebook followers like that matters in the grand scheme of life. At the end of all, she didn’t spend the holidays with her brother. And she blogging and posting pictures trying to prove how wonderful and happy her life is.
Her Celebrity Apprentice cast are her new friends. You can tell from the photos posted her on Reality Tea’s site that Teresa seemed to just be there.
Have a great weekend All!
@571lolag
Here’s another thing: Regardless is Joe Poison gorga decide to spend the holidays with melissa fam is he’s decision he’s what mid 30? he can decide what’s best for him and family… Maybe he went early on the day and spend time with his parents maybe not who knows right? Im sure he has a good relationship with her sister maybe not something they have to work as siblings.. The parents need to understand that those 2 are ADULTS and not 12 and 13yo kids. you can’t have everything happy life. sucks but is true… Im italian but we don’t act that way…
Ciao lolag have a nice weekend
Hi, everyone
Just read the CA is postponing until Feb 19 because of competition with the Grammy awards.
@570 italiano
Rt ran the story a few weeks ago Teresa is not 11 mil in debt her debt is down to 8 mil she is paying it back. she and joe are no longer in bk they both waived it ..so that was taken care of..the thing that is going on now is joes possibly going to jail for that id thing
Now Jacqulinesand her husband are 25 mil in business bk debt very shady they filed right after the guidice did and it still is not settled.. there are 2 lawsuits from 2 vendors that filed against them aslo one for 2 mil and one for 8 mil.. also this most recent lawsuit filed against them for blk water… so they have huge issues owe alot more money i and shady just likethe Guidices. people just don’t talk about it on this site..lol
568lolag wow, thanks Lolag. Hi Italiano bambinoo.
@569 lolag…Thanks. Oh, that’s nice. Have a great wkd!
@570 italiano bambino…Hello! Totally agree. I don’t see what there is to be jealous about. Yes, she has the cookbook, CA, etc., but they have been in all kinds of trouble. I don’t see anything to be jealous of. Jealous of Teresa or her husband.
@576Lena1
Here’s the thing why would they be jealous of teresa when they have there own financial problems LOL you know what i mean… I remember that article from the lauritas… I know RT would keep us updated from that blackYUKwater lawsuit LOL
I remember is like 8 millions but still thats 3millions less LOL
Hi Lena 1 and Iris how are u guys
Hi nimeo happy friday
@578Iris
Hi iris
Yes agree they all have those financial problems and im glad tre is trying and working her A$$ off to pay the bills.. those guidise little girls doesn’t deserve all stress.. everyone make stupid decisions well not in that kind of proportion LOL but still….
581italiano bambino I agree with u everything although I dont understand TreApe i get to give her a credit for working her ass off to provide for those beautiful girls.
Hi everybody!!!
I’m so happy to be back with the drama! Lol!
I don’t think the ladies are jealous of Teresa. I think they are envious of her drive. Teresa is the only housewife that has shown she can make it without a man, if this isn’t he truth name a housewife on NJ more independant??
I don’t think any of the HW should be jealous of another HW. All of them, maybe except Kathy & Rich, have been in some type of trouble w/ bk, owing someone, etc. Plenty of shady to go around. Frankly, I don’t know how any of them could still be on the show. Know they need help paying their bills, etc., but to have all that dirty laundry aired I don’t get. Must love the fame too much. They make themselves look very immature & total fools by keeping any of the drama going whether it be on blogs, twitter, etc. I guess they feel the need to prove their point, but it can backfire. I guess in some cases, no matter what a HW does she won’t be liked. She could volunteer at a hospital for burn victims, & some would say she was doing it strictly for publicity. Maybe she’s just doing it because in her heart she knows it’s right to help.
Hello Nimeo!
@eveie6fan….Hello! Sorry can’t remember post, but outstanding story about the 2
brothers.
Hi everyone
Nimeo it’s Friday! All’s good
@579 italiano
None of them are jealous of each other, they all have their own things going on..I Aanything I think they might be surprised that Teresa is an sucessful as she is and lets face it she is .
AS far as being in debt yes she is ( 8 mil) but so is Jacquelines husband for 35 mil. ( 25 mil bk plus one lawsuit for 2 mil and another for 8 mil) 35 mil in debt total . plus the blk lawsuit.. their hands are not clean either not by a long stretch see wha ti’m saying?
@582Nimeo
I give her credit on that
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@580 Nimeo…Hello!
Good. How are you?
@italiano bambino & Nimeo…I think Teresa has been working hard & I give her credit. I wish Joe was working harder. Maybe he’s been too tied up in legal stuff Idk. I do give credit to Teresa though. At least she’s not sitting back & doing nothing.
@Lady T….Hello!
Lady T I think there could be envy that Teresa’s cookbooks are quite successful.
I’ve yet to see BLK water on any store shelf
@586Lena1
I understand that and agree about teresa doing good about her books and sells and been part of another show.. But at the end of the day she still owns whatever amount they own… as far jac lawsuits im still waiting to hear more of that and if they found guilty then ofcurse they need to pay it back.. I never say the rest of the housewives where clean… but we would have to see more… if theres more..
@590 Italiano
The other housewives are better at hiding their stuff..lol!
Jacqueline is an excellent mother and seems to be doing a great job raising well behaved and educated children. Melissa’s nannies, au-pairs, and sitters seem to be doing quite a nice job too.
@586 Lena1….I always like Jac & Chris. They seem like they love each other & try hard with their kids. Chris has always treated Ashlee as if she was his very own. He’s been a good father to her. After reading about his shady business stuff, I will have that in the back of my mind. I thought he had previous problems w/ business/bk, but after reading the latest I admit I see him in a different way. Idk wth he was thinking. Smh. For some reason, just going by the way he deals with his family & friends, I will still like that part of him. Just wish he wouldn’t have screwed up so badly on shady business stuff. WTH was he thinking?! He wasn’t thinking…lol.
@591Lady T
Seems like it LOL
@593 *liked*
@590 italiano
If you want to knowabout Chris Laurita and his business bk and and the lawsuits google it is all over the net..signature apparel was the name of the company..it was he and his brother. Now the blk water lawsuit is still new but that is all over the net also.
Teresa is paying off her debt. That is all she can do. She needs to keep doing what she is doing in order pay off what she owes and make a living for her family..God Bless and more power to her.
Night everyone!
@593 Iris
We talked about this before he filed business bk right after the Guidices filed bk, he never filed before. All his stuff happened while on the show, not before.
I still like Jacqueline and Chris and I still like Teresa and Joe.. Things happen to people , no one is perfect. They themselves haveto remember that when they speak about each other. Start pointing that finger and there are several pointing back at you! lol.
@597 Iris goodnight!
@596Lena1
I read the info from the lawsuits but it’s saying it’s still pending that’s what im waiting whats going to happen from that..