Joe Gorga Thinks Melissa Gorga Invented Reality TV…New Housewives Should “Bow” to Her Greatness!

Joe Gorga Thinks Melissa Gorga Invented Reality TV…New Housewives Should “Bow” to Her Greatness!

Joe Gorga is making waves with his latest claim that Melissa Gorga I didn't just play The Real Housewives of New Jersey – she practically invented the reality TV model, and he thinks new actors should “bow” in gratitude.

Joe Gorga Praises Melissa's Impact on Bravo

Joe Gorga clearly indicates that Melissa Gorga has earned his place among Bravo's most iconic figures. The Real Housewives of New Jersey househusband took Melissa's Podcast On Display to respond to the claims of The Real Housewives of Miami personality Kiki Barthwho accused Melissa to buy him 2.9 million followers on Instagram. While Joe didn't directly address the accusation, he didn't hesitate to call on Bravo's new stars to show more appreciation for Melissa and the path she's blazed for the franchise.

“They really should, these housewives should really appreciate the path that you have created for them,” Joe » said during the podcast. “I mean, look at what you've done on Instagram and social media. It helps them. It helps everyone. I mean, really, you're self-taught. You did all this alone.

Melissa talks about her success on Instagram

Melissawhich is a must for The Real Housewives of New Jersey for over a decade, seemed unbothered by Kiki's shady remarks. She highlighted her various business ventures as one of the reasons for her high follower count. Melissa has used her platform to promote her fashion boutique, Envy, and other entrepreneurial endeavors, which she says could explain her popularity on social media.

“I work hard and I have a lot to do” Melissa common. “Between Envy and all the other projects I’ve worked on, my audience has grown organically over the years.”

Joe defends Melissa's achievements

Joehowever, was less focused on explaining Melissa's number of followers and more determined to highlight his contributions to the Real Housewives brand and social networks.

“You achieved everything on your own and killed it” Joe » said passionately. “So, you know, just like on the show, you are who you are on social media, and that's why people like you.”

According to Joe, Melissa's success on Instagram testifies to its influence not only on RHONJ but also on a broader level Real Housewives franchise. He argued that new Bravo stars should take notes from veterans like Melissa, who he said set a standard for what it means to be a successful housewife.

“They must recognize that Melissa not only created opportunities for herself, she opened doors for others. Joe added.

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Melissa's Legacy Amid RHONJ Hiatus

Joe the comments come at a time when The Real Housewives of New Jersey is paused. Despite the show being on hiatus, Melissa maintains its visibility in the Bravo universe.

While Kiki Barthwho is not an official housewife, has made statements about Melissa's Instagram followers, Joe's the defense suggests that the Gorg consider the accusations to be unfounded. “At the end of the day, people follow Melissa because they love him, Joe insisted.

RHONJ Hiatus and Potential Reboot

The future of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is uncertain, with Bravo putting the series on hiatus amid declining viewership and fractured distribution dynamics, particularly between Teresa Giudice And Melissa Gorga. Reports suggest that season 15 may not begin filming until late 2025, as producers sort out major casting changes or a complete reboot to ease tensions that have overshadowed recent seasons.

Longtime actors like Dolores Catania said they don't know who will return, while Andy Cohen has hinted at introducing new faces to revitalize the series. Actors such as Melissa Gorga And Jennifer Aydin expressed their willingness to adapt to upcoming changes.

Bravo's strategy, which mirrors approaches used in other Real Housewives franchises, focuses on keeping audiences engaged by rethinking casting and storytelling choices rather than relying solely on ratings.

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Olivia Davis is an editor at All About The Tea. Olivia's hobbies include watching Netflix series and watching Housewives on Bravo. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in history.