What Melissa Gorga Thinks About Teresa Giudice's New Boyfriend

Fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey know that when it comes to family, there's no holding back. Sisters-in-law Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga have aired their dirty laundry on-camera for years, and despite their sometimes tense relationship, the two Jersey girls wish nothing but the best for one another. 

So it comes as no surprise that Melissa shared her take on Teresa's new beau, Luis "Louie" Ruelas. Teresa finalized her divorce from ex-husband Joe Giudice in September 2020 following his deportation to Italy, per PeopleThey share four daughters together, and are co-parenting internationally. 

Post-split, Teresa has gushed to media outlets that new beau Louie is the "best thing" to come out of 2020. She even shared how their love story began: on the Jersey shore, of all places! Teresa even admitted that she believes Louie is a gift from her late parents. But how does sister-in-law Melissa feel about Teresa's newfound happiness with Louie? Keep scrolling to find out! 

Melissa Gorga is cautiously optimistic about Teresa Giudice's new boyfriend

It's a drama-free zone! Melissa Gorga apparently gives her seal of approval to Teresa Giudice's new boyfriend, Luis "Louie" Ruelas, and thinks he's a great addition to the family. "He seems like a nice guy," Melissa told Page Six in February 2021, after Teresa celebrated her seven-month anniversary with Louie. "I mean, it's the beginning. You always want to be careful with new people coming in; you never know. But he does seem like a nice guy," Melissa clarified. 

Melissa, who is married to Teresa's younger brother Joe Giudice, hoped that Teresa finds happiness "after a long time of just misery" with her divorce. "I really want her and the girls to be happy, so ultimately if she's happy, we're happy," Melissa stated. 

Of course, that didn't affect filming Season 11 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. "When you see single Teresa wanting to [get with] anything you bring near her ... I'm like, 'Okay, this one needs a man!'" Melissa joked. Fortunately, she's found one!