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RHONJ’s Danielle Staub Reveals Why She Didn’t Expose Melissa Gorga

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RHONJ's Melissa Gorga confronts Danielle Staub

RHONJ OG Danielle Staub is spilling the tea on why she never exposed all of Melissa Gorga’s dirty deeds despite having lots of proof to do so.

Danielle Staub was the first person ever to bring up Teresa Giudice‘s family drama with her brother, Joe Gorga, and sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, on the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

On the RHONJ season two reunion, Danielle Staub infamously claimed that Teresa Giudice didn’t acknowledge the birth of her youngest nephew, Joey Gorga, or go to the hospital to see him following his arrival.

This claim enraged Teresa, who freaked out on Danielle. The mom of four screamed at Danielle: “DO NOT BRING UP MY FAMILY!” while pushing reunion host Andy Cohen in an effort to get to Danielle, who was sitting on the opposite reunion couch.

Danielle Staub reveals why she never exposed Melissa Gorga on RHONJ despite claiming to have dirt on her.

Danielle exited RHONJ after season two as Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile joined the RHONJ cast for season three. Upon her exit from RHONJ, Danielle claimed to have proof detailing her communication with Melissa during season two of RHONJ.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey villain claimed to have recorded phone calls, lengthy emails, and Facebook messages from Melissa about Teresa’s secrets and their family drama.

However, when Danielle eventually returned to the Real Housewives of New Jersey for seasons 8 through 10 as a friend of the Housewives, she failed to expose Melissa. Instead, Danielle became friendly with Melissa.

RHONJ OG Danielle Staub appears on WWHL

Now, years later, Danielle reveals why she never exposed Melissa when she had the chance on the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

In October, a Bravo fan account tweeted: “@DanielleStaub After you left, during S3-S7 you repeatedly discussed the lengthy emails + recorded calls you have on Melissa. So why, when you came back, did you befriend her and even briefly work with her Fraud PR Robyn (IlluminationPR)? WHY?? Why didn’t you expose her??”

Surprisingly, or perhaps not so surprisingly, Danielle replied and blamed Real Housewives of New Jersey producers who only gave her a limited role on the show with “no testimonials.”

RHONJ OG Danielle Staub discusses her return to RHONJ

“Because they brought me back in a limited role. They cut off testimonials, making unrealistic demands, so I had to play nice in order to collect my dues,” Danielle wrote on Twitter.

She continued:

“They tied my hands by bringing me back in a limited role offering NO TESTIMONIALS, dictating I help [Margaret Josephs] her 1st and then after [Jennifer Aydin] in her 1st season. I was told no when I asked to reveal, and in this role it restricted my ability to be my truest self. If I wanted to collect my dues, I had to play nice. I hope this helps bc you all deserve the truth! That’s mine.”

Danielle Staub explains her failure to expose Melissa Gorga on RHONJ
Danielle Staub blames RHONJ producers for preventing her from exposing Melissa Gorga’s lies.

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RHONJ will return to Bravo for season 14 in 2024.

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30 comments

I'm Not Batman November 17, 2023 - 10:01 pm
They’re always protecting Melissa. WHY
675309 November 17, 2023 - 7:17 am
It is because there is nothing to "expose". So what if she complained about how Teresa treated not only her but mainly her brother which all started because he dared to get married and got worse when he and his wife dared to work at the same place she does over a decade ago. When Teresa trashes Joe, Melissa has to deal with it which has probably been worse than her trashing her all those years, IMO. There is no reason to for Teresa to pretend she cares about her brother any more since the parents died and it appears Teresa isn't, except she can't stop talking about Melissa and still blaming her for her problems!
Teeje651 November 16, 2023 - 8:09 pm
Ugh! These producers are letting Messy and Magoo run this show into the ground. Why did Magoo need to be saved in season 9 if she became a ‘fan favorite’ in season 8? I think Danielle is impulsive like Teresa but she doubles down even when she’s obviously wrong on some things and it doesn’t lend her any credibility when she actually says something that is TRUE and makes sense. Such as instances like this. The fact that the producers needed a ‘Friend of’ to boost Magoo totally backs up what Siggy said about the producers being in Magoo’s pockets. These producers are so shady. New Jersey needs a new production team.
Ross November 16, 2023 - 3:08 pm
Makes sense.
Jshappyday November 16, 2023 - 1:57 pm
Play the video or tape if you have it . You have zero leverage left or lame excuses. - Not buying old excuses from Danielle EXCEPT that Producers forced her to side with Marge against Teresa — Hello, NJ Producers make every cast member who comes on be against Teresa and team up with her enemies. This is the only NJ storyline producers know! 12 years in now after so much repetition for fans and falling ratings, Teresa finally puts her foot down and other cast finally have pick up the ball to carry the show conflict burden this season.
Zap It November 17, 2023 - 1:46 pm
It's so obvious
Dr. Who? November 16, 2023 - 8:48 am
Lololol! Can you say staged? Just when I thought this grifter couldn't be more FOS. Everything this guy touches has turned to poop. He has screwed up numerous deals for the felon and he has been sued multiple times and has filed bankruptcy. https://x.com/TeaVee20/status/1724213470889922908?s=20
Nichole Syverson November 16, 2023 - 11:25 am
When did he file for bankruptcy? I had not heard this before so I'm interested. I thought he was a millionaire in his own right? I'm still on the fence with him, not sure yet.
675309 November 16, 2023 - 1:58 pm
One of the businesses he was involved with did (not the main one but the main one has been sued and its stock isn't worth much (DMS)) while he was courting Teresa to embark on his new career with reality TV. Dr. Who can fill you in. He announced he was fired from his main job with DMS when his former life and "toxic relationships" as he called them, became public after he got on RHNJ. He co-founded the business many years ago with 3 others. It is the kind that stalks people's usage on the internet to sell them stuff they don't need or want, in my interpretation and opinion. Ha. (He is mentally disturbed and Teresa deserves him, IMO.)
675309 November 16, 2023 - 2:02 pm
Good post! He is so pitiful. He actually looks psychotic in that video so maybe when he is in that mode (and lying), he looks as crazy as he sounds. He rented a car and paid a guy how much to do that juvenile video to post. What an idiot.
Dr. Who? November 16, 2023 - 2:49 pm
He looks like a psychopath That being said, the felon got exactly who she deserved and she can thank her dead parents for that. Payback for sending them to their early graves.
Italia November 16, 2023 - 10:01 pm
E x a c t l y. Stress kills. Joe should never forgive her.
Zap It November 16, 2023 - 1:31 pm
I didn't like Danielle at first but I think she's had a lot of hard knocks in life. Of course, Melissa gossiped with her about Tre. Melissa conspired to get on that show and would have dialogued with anyone who was on bad terms with Teresa to do it. Melissa has nothing good to say about Teresa...the person who gave her a career...so nothing new here.
675309 November 17, 2023 - 12:51 pm
That is her MO, just like Brandi Glanville who was on BH and UGT and Monica on SLC--- getting sympathy from other women on the show.
cammierari November 16, 2023 - 10:55 am
So if true, now that she’s off the show, why don’t you invite her to spill her secrets like Siggy? Unless she’s still “playing nice” for a spot on the show……lol
Zap It November 16, 2023 - 1:32 pm
?
Evil Queen November 16, 2023 - 10:42 am
Danielle should have read Melissa when she was no longer neutral. I want to believe Danielke has all the dirt but she isn’t the most honest person.
Zap It November 16, 2023 - 1:34 pm
Yeah, she can be sketchy
holy cannoli November 16, 2023 - 9:47 am
Stop Strega, just stop., enough with all this BS.
NikkiJax November 16, 2023 - 9:47 am
Old recycled news, get over it this happened over 10 years ago.
holy cannoli November 16, 2023 - 9:47 am
Exactly!!
Janice Provetti November 16, 2023 - 8:42 am
Danielle is like Kim D - I believe every single word they say because they have the true dirt. Side note: I can't deal with her face.
holy cannoli November 16, 2023 - 10:34 am
I don’t know about all that. Danielle has been slinging the same old same old for years, and nothing. Absolutely nothing! And Kim D., she’s all over the place. , says one thing then back tracks. I don’t know. Very hard to take her seriously.
Zap It November 16, 2023 - 1:32 pm
The picture with her hair up is kinda rough
SoonersFan November 16, 2023 - 3:52 pm
Jafar Staub https://media3.giphy.com/media/5xtDaryvpOOk2VR1QeA/giphy-downsized-small.mp4
675309 November 17, 2023 - 11:23 am
Danielle is starting to look like Kim D.
Dr. Who? November 16, 2023 - 8:34 am
The only people that will believe Danielle's lies are the same fools who believe the felon's lies. If Danielle truly had proof she would have released it long ago.
Ginger Snap November 16, 2023 - 12:46 pm
Yup. Just a tease to get Tre’s attention and get back on the show.
675309 November 16, 2023 - 1:45 pm
That was my first thought. Another Jacqueline trying to get in good with Teresa. (Although this one is far worse than Jacqueline, IMO. She is a match for Teresa, though.)
675309 November 16, 2023 - 2:10 pm
Even so, is it just info about Melissa talking about or complaining about all the awful crap Teresa has done to her and her only sibling just because he married someone and isn't devoted to her anymore? It could be more stuff like not acknowledging the birth of her second nephew. That would be a reason not to make a big deal about it. If she is telling a partial truth, which is doubtful, it isn't going to bother Melissa. Now Danielle, the narcissist, is probably broke and trying to attract Bravo or Teresa.
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