The drama within The Real Housewives of New Jersey has reached a boiling point as Dolores Catania finds herself at the center of a major controversy. Accused of siding with her longtime friend Teresa Giudice, Dolores is now facing backlash for allegedly conspiring to exclude Melissa Gorga from their close-knit circle of friends. The situation took an explosive turn when shocking text messages were revealed, leaving fans and cast members stunned.
Dolores has long been known as one of Teresa's most loyal allies, but her unwavering support for Teresa appears to have ruffled feathers among the rest of the group—especially Melissa Gorga. Rumors began swirling after Dolores was seen defending Teresa during a heated argument between Teresa and Melissa at a recent cast event.
According to insiders, Dolores not only took Teresa's side in their ongoing family feud but also allegedly played a key role in isolating Melissa from their mutual friends. "Dolores is acting like she's part of Teresa's army," one source claimed. "She’s completely turned her back on Melissa and seems to be following Teresa's lead in everything."
The drama escalated when a series of private text messages allegedly sent by Dolores were leaked to the group. The texts, which were reportedly shared with other cast members, revealed Dolores discussing ways to exclude Melissa from upcoming gatherings and events.
One of the texts reportedly read: "We don’t need to invite Melissa to everything. It’ll be better without her drama anyway." Another message allegedly stated: "Teresa’s right—she’s not a real friend to any of us. I’m done pretending."
These messages were enough to ignite a firestorm among the cast, with several members accusing Dolores of intentionally sabotaging her relationship with Melissa.
Melissa, unsurprisingly, was furious when she found out about the texts. During a recent group dinner, she confronted Dolores in front of the cast, demanding an explanation. "If you have something to say about me, say it to my face. I thought we were friends, but clearly, I was wrong," Melissa reportedly said.
Dolores, however, stood her ground, denying any malicious intent. "I didn’t mean to hurt you, Melissa," she explained. "But I can’t keep pretending everything is fine when it’s not. There’s been so much tension, and I think some time apart might be what’s best for everyone."
As expected, the leaked messages have divided the cast. Teresa has openly supported Dolores, claiming that Melissa has been creating drama within the group for years. "Dolores is just being honest," Teresa said in a confessional. "Melissa’s been playing the victim for too long, and Dolores isn’t falling for it anymore."
Meanwhile, Margaret Josephs and Jackie Goldschneider have come to Melissa’s defense, criticizing Dolores for taking sides in the family feud. Margaret reportedly told Dolores: "You’re supposed to be neutral, but instead, you’re making things worse. This isn’t what friends do."
The revelation of the text messages has sent shockwaves through the RHONJ fanbase. Many fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment in Dolores, with some accusing her of being blindly loyal to Teresa at the expense of her other friendships.
One fan tweeted: "Dolores used to be the voice of reason, but now she’s just Teresa’s puppet. It’s sad to see her turn on Melissa like this."
Others, however, have defended Dolores, claiming she’s simply tired of the ongoing drama. "Dolores is right—Melissa always stirs the pot, and it’s about time someone called her out," another fan wrote.
With tensions at an all-time high, it’s clear that the fallout from these leaked texts will have lasting consequences for Dolores and Melissa’s friendship. Will Dolores be able to repair the damage, or has her loyalty to Teresa cost her another important relationship?
