Saturday 6 August 2022 05:55 PM Teresa Giudice's ex wishes her soon-to-be husband Luis Ruelas luck dealing ... trends now
Teresa Guidice and Luis Ruelas are scheduled to walk down the aisle Saturday, but some behind the scenes drama has already overshadowed the big day.
Joe Giudice, 50, the ex-husband of the bride-to-be, also 50, said he wishes the duo well, before cracking a joke about his former in-laws, Joe and Melissa Gorga, to TMZ.
'I dealt with that thorn in my side for 20 years.' he quipped. 'Unfortunately, they always come around.'
Well wishes: Teresa Guidice and Luis Ruelas are scheduled to walk down the aisle Saturday, but some behind the scenes drama has already overshadowed the big day; seen in June 2022
Joe and Louie reportedly met last year when they all traveled to the Bahamas for a family vacation. It's unclear if the topic of the in-laws ever came up, but according to a source, Joe did give his blessing to the union.
'Teresa and Joe are doing an amazing job of co-parenting and supporting one another and supporting their daughters. Teresa is very grateful that Joe and Louie have also grown close and that Joe has offered them his blessings. Joe is and has always been an amazing father.'
Teresa and her sister-in-law and The Real Housewives of New Jersey co-star, 53 have not always gotten along. Melissa is married to Teresa's brother, Joe, 52.
Thorn: Joe Giudice was married to Teresa for 20 years and they have four daughters together. Of his in-laws, Joe and Melissa Gorga, Joe said, 'I dealt with that thorn in my side for 20 years. Unfortunately, they always come around'
Meeting: Joe and Louie reportedly met when they all traveled to the Bahamas for a family vacation with the Giudice kids
Time served: Both Teresa and Joe Giudice were convicted on wire fraud and other charges. She served 15 month, Joe did 41 months before being deported to Italy. They divorced in 2020
As for their reaction to their former brother-in-law's statement, the Gorgas have no comment, saying through a representative 'he