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Melissa Gorgais setting the record straight on rumors surrounding her marriage withJoe Gorga.
During an appearance onWatch What Happens Liveon Tuesday, hostAndy Cohenquestioned her continued friendship withMargaret Josephswhen her costar told ex-friend Laura Lee Jensen about her alleged infidelity — and Laura later told others.
“Because it’s untrue,” Melissa, 44, said before going in on Laura. “This is a woman who wants to be onThe Housewives, who auditioned three times and didn’t make it.”
Upon being asked if she actually cheated on Joe, Melissa said: “Andy, are you kidding me?”
“First of all, it’s a game of telephone on a baseless rumor that they said they heard five years ago that they’re bringing to light now,” she continued. “Are you kidding me?”
Rumors of her alleged cheating surfaced during Tuesday’s episode ofThe Real Housewives of New Jersey. After her falling out with Margaret, Laura toldJennifer AydinandTeresa Giudiceabout Melissa’s alleged infidelity — and Jennifer eventually shared the revelation withDanielle Cabral.
“She was like, ‘You’re gonna wanna hear what I have to say.’ And when someone says that to you about someone who’s really done you dirty, you’re intrigued,” Jennifer, 45, said to Danielle, 37, in Tuesday’s episode, initially noting that she “can’t say” what she was told because there’s “a family involved.”
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But Jennifer — who experienced a similar situation last season — eventually reversed course after Danielle figured out that the rumor was about Melissa.
“Laura was telling me Margaret told her some rumor that somebody that works with both of them, he opened the back seat of a car and he saw Melissa in the back seat with a guy,” she revealed. “And the person who claims he witnessed it told Margaret that they were making out. … She was making out with another guy.”
Melissa didn’t get a chance to speak out on the matter until Tuesday’sWWHLepisode. And though she denied it, Danielle said during theRHONJAfter Showshe believes “there’s gotta be something true” when it comes to the rumor.
The Gorgas, who have been married since August 2004, have overcome major relationship hurdles over the years. In fact, Melissa previously admitted they were “struggling” to get back on track.
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The Real Housewives of New Jerseyairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
