RHONJ’s Jennifer Aydin Alleges Teresa Giudice & Luis Ruelas Borrowed $500K from Her to Purchase Their $3.4M Mansion, Claims They Refuse to Repay and Vows to Take Legal Action

The Real Housewives of New Jersey drama has officially spilled off-screen and into the courtroom. In a bombshell revelation that has left Bravo fans in utter shock, Jennifer Aydin is accusing her longtime friend and co-star Teresa Giudice, along with Teresa’s husband Luis “Louie” Ruelas, of borrowing a staggering $500,000 from her to help secure their lavish $3.4 million Montville mansion—only to allegedly refuse to pay her back.

According to insiders close to Jennifer, the mother of five reportedly lent the half-million dollars to Teresa and Louie in “good faith” back in 2022, when the couple was finalizing the purchase of their sprawling estate, famously dubbed “The Palace” by fans for its opulent design and sprawling grounds. At the time, Jennifer allegedly offered the loan as a “bridge” to help cover closing costs and renovations, believing the repayment would be quick and drama-free.

But now, nearly two years later, Jennifer claims that not only has she not received a single cent of her money back, but she says her once-close relationship with Teresa has soured into radio silence. “They act like it never happened,” Jennifer reportedly told a close friend, according to sources. “Teresa promised me she would make it right. Louie swore it was only temporary. But now they dodge my calls, and I’m left holding the bag.”

Adding fuel to the fire, Jennifer is allegedly preparing to file a civil lawsuit against the couple, with her attorneys already drafting paperwork to demand repayment plus interest. “I don’t want to do this,” Jennifer is said to have told confidantes. “But they’ve left me no choice. You don’t treat people like this—not your friends, not anyone.”

This shocking allegation has rocked the RHONJ fanbase, with many taking sides in what could become one of the most explosive Bravo feuds in years. Teresa and Louie, who have been under scrutiny for their finances ever since Louie’s controversial business dealings came to light on the show, have yet to publicly respond to Jennifer’s claims. However, a source close to the couple told Page Six, “Jennifer’s twisting the truth. Teresa and Louie never borrowed anything—they’re being extorted by someone desperate for relevance.”

But Jennifer is standing firm. In a recent Instagram post, she cryptically wrote, “Never lend what you’re not willing to lose… but some betrayals are too deep to forgive.” Fans flooded the comments, with some slamming Teresa and Louie for allegedly taking advantage of Jennifer’s generosity, while others accused Jennifer of manufacturing drama for the cameras.

As the legal threats escalate, producers are reportedly scrambling to capture the fallout for the upcoming RHONJ season, with one insider teasing, “This isn’t just housewives drama anymore—it’s about to be a courtroom showdown. And Teresa isn’t going down without a fight.”

Could this be the ultimate end to Teresa and Jennifer’s once-unshakable alliance? Or will Bravo’s favorite frenemies find a way to settle their financial war before it turns nuclear?

One thing’s for certain: New Jersey has never been messier.