Joe Giudice is speaking candidly about Teresa Giudice’s husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, after years of speculation about where the two men stand.
The former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star joined his daughter Gia Giudice on her “Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice” podcast on Aug. 18. from his home in The Bahamas.
Joe Giudice Thinks Louie Ruelas is a ‘Good Guy’
On the recently released episode of his daughter’s podcast, Joe discussed everything from his time on Bravo to his high-profile deportation case. He also addressed Teresa’s husband, whom she married in 2022.
“He’s a good guy,” Joe said about Louie, adding that people who doubt him simply “[don’t] know him like I know him.”
Joe elaborated further, saying, “I think that if they actually met Louie, then they’ll see a different Louie.”
He also agreed with Gia’s remarks about respecting Ruelas, especially since his daughters Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana Giudice live under his roof.
Family Ties and Moving Forward
During the podcast, Joe made it clear that his priority remains his children and their well-being. He also spoke about his bond with Teresa, despite their divorce.
“I’ll always be [Teresa’s] friend, no matter what,” Joe said, adding that he maintains a “never-say-never” attitude about whether the two could ever reconcile romantically in the future.
Joe emphasized that there is no ongoing feud between himself and Ruelas, addressing past rumors that he had made negative comments. “I don’t know why everyone has to take everything out of context. I know there are a lot of stories out there saying I commented badly on Louie,” he said. “I’ve spent time with Louie, and I want to say I would never say anything wrong about him.”
The businessman also praised Louie as a stepfather. “Louie is a great guy and very good to my daughters,” Joe said in an August 2024 Instagram Story. “My daughters are very fortunate to have him in their lives. I’m grateful for that. That’s all I have to say. Enough with this BS.”
Louie’s Perspective on Becoming a Stepfather
Ruelas, who has two sons of his own, previously spoke about the challenges of joining Teresa and Joe’s blended family. On Teresa’s “Turning the Tables” podcast, he admitted the transition came with worries.
“I was afraid that your daughters wouldn’t see me,” Louie told Teresa. “There’s such an amazing feeling when you’re a guy and you’re a stepfather and you’re acknowledged. I have a lot of friends that are stepfathers, and they are forgotten about, because the attention goes towards the ‘real dad’… I never feel like that.”
Despite the initial fear, he went on to explain that the bond he’s built with Teresa’s children has been deeply rewarding.
For now, Joe says their blended family and his relationship with Teresa and Louie remains steady. “They FaceTime me often, and I’m happy my kids are in good hands,” Joe said on Gia’s podcast. “At the end of the day, that’s all that matters.”
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Joe Giudice Reveals His True Feelings About Teresa’s Husband Louie Ruelas