Melissa Gorga Says Jackie Goldschneider's Friendship with Teresa Giudice 'Got here Out of Nowhere' (Unique)

“I'm simply shocked by her, and I might say disenchanted," Melissa tells PEOPLE of Jackie after the latest episode of 'Actual Housewives of New Jersey' confirmed the latter defending Teresa Giudice

Melissa Gorga is setting the document straight on the subject of the place she stands with Jackie Goldschneider. 

On the most recent episode of The Actual Housewives of New Jersey, Jackie, who serves in a Pal capability this season, stood by Teresa Giudice when Melissa introduced up previous rumors her sister-in-law unfold about infidelity in Jackie’s marriage.

Now, in an unique interview with PEOPLE, Melissa, 45, says she was "shocked" by Jackie's response and confirms the 2's friendship is presently nonexistent.

“I believe the followers are going to see it was very apparent with what Jackie was making an attempt to do right here, and it doesn't come off actual or for the fitting causes,” Melissa says. “So it's unhappy as a result of I used to be her greatest advocate. I cherished her. I stated from day one, ‘She's a robust woman.’ She was subsequent to me on a regular basis.”

“I don't hate Jackie,” Melissa provides. “I'm simply shocked by her, and I might say disenchanted and I can't imagine she selected that route.”

Associated: Andy Cohen Addresses Chance of a RHONJ Reboot After Canceled Reunion: 'Some Issues Take Time'

Through the June 2 episode of RHONJ, tensions rose between the ladies at a Boozy Brunch hosted by Danielle Cabral. As Teresa fended off accusations from Danielle, who claimed Teresa and  Jennifer Aydin "set her up" for drama with the opposite Housewives, Jackie, 47, finally got here to her protection on the desk.

In response, Melissa calmly reminded Jackie, "She picked in your marriage and it harm you. I'll by no means allow you to deny that."

Jackie was not excited by Melissa's commentary and advised her costar, "Don’t try this as a result of it's very obvious what you’re doing, so cease it." She later advised Melissa to cease reminding her about her previous with Teresa, asking: “Why are you making an attempt to persuade me proper now that I nonetheless must be mad about it?”

As all the remainder of the RHONJ girls on the desk started to speak over one another, Jackie tried to close down the dialog by telling them she is “letting go” and has “moved on” from her points with Teresa. “I’m not going to let anyone inform me how one can really feel,” Jackie stated.

Teresa finally left the get together and issues calmed, however Melissa tells PEOPLE that wasn't the one second she seen a shift in Jackie's habits.

At first of season 14, Jackie was releasing her ebook however didn’t ship a replica to Margaret Josephs, who later claimed she helped Jackie get the deal and was offended she received no credit score. Melissa believes the alternate led to stress between her and Jackie.

“We had a terrific relationship and I assume as a result of she had this factor with Margaret, she tried to take it out on me too and say sure issues to me that I used to be like, ‘The place is that this coming from?’” Melissa explains. “And also you'll see that because the season goes on as a result of it’s bizarre, if something.”

Associated: The Actual Housewives of New Jersey Gained't Have a Conventional Reunion for Season 14 (Unique)

The newest episode of RHONJ comes after PEOPLE completely broke the information that the truth collection would not be having a conventional reunion for the primary time in its historical past.

On Saturday, June 1, a supply advised PEOPLE the community had determined towards a remaining tell-all with the solid this season, explaining: "A reunion is supposed to have decision and it's clear within the season remaining that there is no such thing as a path ahead in that kind of setting. So the community is determining a unique idea to wrap up the season."

It's been a fractured season for RHONJ that noticed longstanding rifts solely proceed to drive Melissa, Teresa, Margaret, Jennifer, Dolores Catania, Rachel Fuda, and Jenn Fessler additional aside. On the middle of the battle is the feud between sisters-in-law Teresa and Melissa. All season lengthy, the 2 reportedly didn’t work together till the explosive finale that was teased within the premiere episode.

Regardless of the canceled reunion, Actual Housewives government producer Andy Cohen not too long ago stated that the season 14 finale will likely be an immediate "basic" that "individuals will likely be speaking about for a very long time to return."

"It's within the nice custom of absolute surprising, dramatic Jersey finales and so they have this remaining epic group encounter, which is like, it appears like The Final Supper and is simply so Jersey," Cohen teased on SiriusXM’s Actuality Checked with Kiki Monique on June 3. "And it's surprising and it's dramatic and it's superb TV."

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