NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Gia Giudice appears to have addressed her mother, Teresa Giudice's spat with Melissa and Joe Gorga, claiming that she is "protecting" her "family" and only "speak[s] facts" despite other people's false tales. 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' starkid also alluded to a prospective family spinoff in her first solo interview with People.
The 'RHONJ' star also provided an update on her father, Joe Giudice, and discussed her opinions on a prospective spinoff centered on her family.
"I think it would be so much fun, especially if we could incorporate my dad too, and us going to The Bahamas and just showing how we really are such a blended family," she went on to say.
She continued, "My dad and Louie (Ruelas) talk frequently… we are seriously such a blended family, and we really all do respect each other so much. And I know the fans, they always say we miss Juicy Joe. So I feel like it would be so fun to see us all together. I think that would really just be something different."
“I think the Bravo screen would break, 100 percent … I think it would break the internet literally,” Gia added.
She went on to say, “And I think also people would just be so interested, ‘Oh, how do Joe and Teresa cope, and how do they co-parent together?’ Meanwhile, it’s so easy. They are the same. They bust each other’s chops the same. They were friends before, so it’s just friends [now], but not together.”
On Instagram, users reacted to the potential spinoff, "Hate to burst her balloon but her family is really not that interesting. I think the new step dad is seeing $$. BTW what's happening with law school?"
Another user added, "No thank you. Theresa is a nightmare to watch. I do Not need to see her daughters behaving like her too."
One user further wrote, "Heck No!!! 👎🏻Wanna be Kardashians.” While a fourth person commented, "Never. It would go down in flames like Tardy to the Party."
"If Theresa doesn’t have Melissa to fight with they don’t have a show," argued another." Another user wrote, "No we are tired of your mother with her abuse behavior and aggressive out burst."
One user quipped, "I guess Shein isn’t paying them that much 😂." Another dubbed it as, "That’s rewarding bad behavior."
Gia Giudice ready to protect Teresa Giudice from 'RHONJ' co-stars Melissa and Joe Gorga
Gia seems to refer to her troubles with Gorga, who previously remarked that his niece is "too young to get involved" in the on-screen turmoil in an interview with PEOPLE.
"I’ve been an adult now for almost five years since I was 18. So I’ve always gotten this image of like, ‘Oh, you’re a child.’ And I think this is what has just made me grow so strong mentally, want to create my own businesses, become an entrepreneur because I’ve just never let the outside noise affect me and affect my family," said the 22-year-old.
She added, “I’ve always stood up for what is right, for what is wrong…. The strong mentality has helped me create my business and grow as a person.”
"I learned to speak up for myself and speak up for my family because there’s just been scenarios where things weren’t true," she continued, "And I took on that role to stick up for my family … and stand our ground."
Though Gia noted that "most people" realize she is "mainly just here to stick up for my mother and stick up for my family," she also stated that some people condemn her for voicing her own views and being "such a big advocate for my family."
She continued, “This has been my biggest thing: I speak facts. I don’t speak anything that is a false narrative. And as much as I am Teresa Giudice’s 22-year-old girl … I’m saying my peace, I’m speaking the truth, and that is where I have gained my most strength from, basically just protecting my family.”
After graduating with a criminal justice degree, Gia is presently working a day job in marketing, seeking a career in influencing, and studying for her LSATs.
'RHONJ' alum Joe Giudice wishes to live near his family in the US
The starkid spoke about her father's deportation following his stint in jail. The 51-year-old father of four presently resides in The Bahamas, but he has indicated a desire to return to the United States to be closer to his family.
"I think the hardest part is obviously my dad isn't here," she remarked, "My family has been through a lot. And yes, of course, my stepdad [Luis Ruelas] is absolutely amazing, but I feel like I am my mom’s right-hand man."
Though Gia would want her father to live closer to her, she admitted, "The Bahamas is a beautiful place … You can’t really be that mad that that is our second home! … But yeah, he’s doing really good. So we’re happy."
Where is RHONJ's Joe Giudice now?
The celebrity said to the publication, "WhatsApp is our best friend," about Gia and her sisters' connection with their father, "FaceTime is, too. But we honestly see him as often as we can. We do our best, and he’s doing amazing [and he’s] so happy."
"He loves The Bahamas. It’s honestly so much more Americanized than people think. It really is the closest you could get to the US," Gia said, adding that her dad is currently in charge of employment at a construction firm.
She said, "He makes sure all the workers are doing what they’re supposed to be doing, corrects them if they’re doing something wrong. So he’s basically back in doing what he loves to be doing and what he’s so good at."
The recent college graduate said, "He also has a chartering company that he does on the side. I’m so happy that he was able to find his niche again because it’s definitely not easy. And just being deported somewhere and having to start from scratch, it’s definitely not easy on anybody."
She added, "But he’s really grown so much, and he’s really happy. So I think that’s the most a daughter could ask of her dad. As long as he’s happy, I’m happy."
Gia detailed Joe's personal life, saying, "He’s been with this girl for a pretty long time … They seem really happy, and she’s awesome. I really like her a lot. So yeah, I would love to start meeting her family and seeing what happens… I’m sure at one point my mom and Louie will meet my dad’s girlfriend, and we’ll have a huge blended family.."
