Teresa Giudice defends Luis Ruelas after his comment about wearing her father’s pyjamas

The ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star made headlines before an episode even aired to make a comment in the promo telling Joe he’s wearing his father’s pajamas so Teresa’s four daughters are “safe.” and feel loving, you know that?”

The marketing department obviously enjoyed the look on Joe’s face at his new brother-in-law’s odd remark. Admittedly, it’s a little strange hearing someone who’s only recently come into your life – oh, who are we kidding? It’s a little weird all the time.

Teresa said that we all have this strange feeling because the whole scene and situation has been misinterpreted. She said Luis’ comment “definitely comes from a lovely place.”

He tried to establish a connection. And it’s not like he dug up some crumpled old pajamas her dad had worn for years. As Teresa explained, “They were brand new.” It was just a pair he had never worn.

Teresa set the record straight with People, telling the outlet, “They were brand new pajamas I just gave him. He had a lot of clothes that my father didn’t wear and I gave them away. So, for example, the only thing I gave Luis was pajamas, which my father never used. It was, I believe, Ralph Lauren, who he never used. It wasn’t his actual pajamas that my dad was wearing.”

She said the awkward moment was indeed serious and heartfelt – and still a bit awkward – but it came from a place of love and from Luis seeking Joe’s approval. Now she feels kinda bad for how it turned out.

“I know he was trying so hard to just want my brother — to want to love my brother and vice versa,” she said. “And he just came from a good place. And I see that. And that’s what makes me love him even more because he was nothing but amazing to me and my daughters.”

Teresa and Joe Gorga’s father, Giacinto Gorga, died in April 2020 after a battle with pneumonia. Teresa and Luis married in August 2022 following her divorce from Joe Giudice. The exes share four daughters, Gia, 22, Gabriella, 19, Milania, 17, and Audriana, 13. Luis has two sons, Nicholas, 21, and Louie Jr., 19.

Fans can catch the full Luis and Joe scene when the new episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs March 28 on Bravo.