After rumors speculating Melissa Gorga leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey spread following her recent podcast, fans were upset and shared their concerns about the future of the long-serving RHONJ star.
Melissa Gorga, born on March 21, 1979, in Toms River, New Jersey, joined the Bravo series in 2011. She was first introduced to the series by the original cast, Teresa Guidice, who is her husband Joe’s sister.
However, her relationship with her sister-in-law deteriorated as the series progressed, as many episodes focused on their feud.
The RHONJ star and her husband Joe are parents of three children; Antonia, Gino, and Joey, and the family currently reside in Montville, New Jersey.
Quick Facts About Melissa
| Full Name | Melissa Gorga |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Toms River, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Italian-American |
| Spouse | Joe Gorga |
| Children | Three (Antonia, Gino, and Joey) |
| Known For | Real Housewives of New Jersey star |
| Occupation | Television personality, author, singer, designer, businesswoman |
Is Melissa Gorga Leaving RHONJ, What Happened To Her?
No, Melissa Gorga is not leaving RHONJ. All those rumors about her leaving the show do not contain any truth.
The speculation about the 43-year-old leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey spread after comments made on her “On Display” podcast’s Thursday episode as she spoke about the altercations between herself and RHONJ co-star Teresa Guidice.
Gorga shared how her years-long feud with the RHONJ co-star led to her skipping Teresa and Luis “Louie” Ruelas’ wedding. “Sometimes when things are too toxic, and you try over and over and over again, and it just keeps coming back around to the same thing … even if it’s family, you have to let it go,” Melissa said.
Though she didn’t detail what had happened between her and Teresa, who happened to be the sister of her husband Joe, she confirmed there was a fight during the Season 13 finale. After the comments, fans believed that Melissa and her husband were leaving the Bravo reality series.
However, the clarification from Melissa has assured fans that she is not leaving the show. She is one of the most loved characters in the “Housewife” franchise.
Melissa Gorga Salary And Net Worth In 2022
Melissa Gorga’s net worth is around $3 million, per Celebritynetworth. And her wealth has been on the rise lately, with her side ventures doing excellent business.
The 43-year-old who joined in season 3 is one of RHONJ’s highest earners, with a salary of $750,000 per season. It’s been more than a decade since Gorga joined the main cast of the Brave series, and despite her lavish expenses, it is safe to assume that she has accumulated a reasonable sum of money from the show.
Gorga is the creator and the owner of the apparel & clothing line “envy by Melissa Gorga,” which has been doing good business lately. The fashion line for a celebrity lifestyle ships products across the United States and internationally.
Besides that, Melissa also runs a podcast, “Melissa Gorga On Display,” which has recently gained many listeners. The latest episode featuring her husband, Joe Gorga, was very successful as it peaked at #54 overall on Apple podcasts.
Likewise, Gorga is also a singer who has released several singles and an EP. She also released a book titled “Love Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage,” which made good sales.
To look into the life of the RHONJ star, look at her Instagram, @melissagorga.