RHONJ Fans Argue That Melissa Gorga Contributes Little to the Show: ‘Her Only Role Is to Discredit Teresa’

Like many of her fellow castmates from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Melissa Gorga’s place on the show is uncertain. The long-running reality series is reportedly planning a major shift in Season 15, which could see several housewives left behind after the underwhelming reception of Season 14.

Melissa first joined the show as Teresa Giudice’s sister-in-law, quickly becoming entangled in the series’ central drama as tensions within the family escalated. Over a decade later, much of that same family drama remains a focal point of the show, which many believe contributed to the disappointing performance of the latest season.

With fans now anticipating changes to the cast, some are even questioning whether the show should continue at all. In particular, Melissa’s long stint on the series has led some viewers to question her overall impact on RHONJ compared to her co-stars.

Has Melissa Gorga Contributed Enough to RHONJ?

A discussion about Melissa’s contributions to the show recently gained traction on the Bravo Real Housewives SubReddit. One viewer bluntly stated, “She has given us nothing,” suggesting that Melissa’s role in Season 14 was minimal, more akin to that of a part-time cast member.

“Without Teresa, Melissa is nothing,” another viewer commented, arguing that Melissa’s primary role has been to clash with Teresa. They likened her to Teddi Mellencamp from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, calling her “pretty but boring to watch.” This critique even led to calls for a “complete reboot” of the cast, with one fan suggesting that the show would be better off without both Teresa and Melissa.

A Shake-Up Is Coming for RHONJ

Some fans believe that removing both Melissa and Teresa could breathe new life into the series, forcing the remaining cast members to find fresh storylines outside of the long-running family feud. “Teresa is too far gone down the Louis hole and is also unable to let go of her beef with Marge,” one critic pointed out, adding that the feud has dominated too much of the show’s narrative.

Criticism of Melissa’s role on the show has also focused on her lack of on-screen presence. “It’s compelling to me that Melissa is so uncompelling,” one commenter observed. They acknowledged that while she is “beautiful and seems pretty smart and together,” she lacks the charismatic spark that fans expect from a Real Housewives star.

As RHONJ gears up for Season 15, which is set to begin filming next year, viewers are eagerly awaiting news of which cast members will return. With the promise of a fresh direction for the show, the fate of Melissa Gorga and her fellow housewives will soon be revealed.