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The drama surrounding Luis Ruelas, his ex-fiance, and the ladies of The Real Housewives of New Jersey has dominated the show for some time. The drama is part of the reason the cast has remained so fractured. Apparently, there is more to the story. Melissa Gorga dropped a bombshell about the drama surrounding Luis Ruelas and his ex-fiance, Vanessa Reiser. Gorga claims that Giudice and Ruelas have more to worry about than Reiser. She claims many people from Ruelas’ past have come forward with stories, and she alleges the cast didn’t have to go looking for them.

Melissa Gorga claims Luis Ruelas’ past is following him

While the focus has been largely on Luis Ruelas’ ex-fiance and which cast members did or did not connect with her, Melissa Gorga insists Ruelas and Giudice have much more to worry about. Gorga, who has been embroiled in a bitter feud with Giudice for years, insists that people from Ruelas’ past have approached multiple cast members.

The 'RHONJ' Season 13 finale featured Joe Gorga, Melissa Gorga, host Andy Cohen, Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas and Jennifer Aydin.
The ‘RHONJ’ Season 13 finale featured Joe Gorga, Melissa Gorga, host Andy Cohen, Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas and Jennifer Aydin | Bravo

In the season finale of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Gorga expressed her frustration over the entire situation, insisting that the cast hasn’t needed to go looking for information about Ruelas; she claims it’s been brought directly to them. In the troubling scene, Gorga claims that she was approached, unprompted, by the niece of Luis’ ex-wife. She claims the family member, whose age was not revealed, told Gorga to be “very afraid.” She also claimed many cast members have received unsolicited direct messages and correspondence about Ruelas.

‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ fans think Melissa Gorga’s claims are legitimate

While Gorga is known for exaggerating, The Real Housewives of New Jersey fans largely believe what she says about Ruelas. He has not been well received by fans of the series, who largely find him “unstable” and ill-tempered. Plenty of stories are floating around about the New Jersey native’s past, too.

According to Page Six, sources close to several exes have come forward to accuse Ruelas of being sexually demanding. They also allege he “love-bombed” them and cheated. A person close to one of his ex-partners told the publication that Ruelas ended the relationship by not coming home and having his lawyer contact her. Vanessa Reiser, the ex at the center of the season 14 drama, sued her former fiance after their relationship ended. He has filed a lawsuit, too.

His ex-wife, Marisa Dimartino Ruelas, has been largely quiet about her past with Ruelas. Still, she’s had nothing bad to say about Giudice. Dimartino Ruelas and Ruelas share two children.

Luis Ruelas attends MEND skincare presents Jill Zarin's Luxury Luncheon by Laifen and Ticket2Events at the Southampton Inn
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