Luis Ruelas EXPLODES in response to Margaret Josephs after being accused of 'controlling and isolating' Teresa – releases SHOCKING evidence of having nothing to do with Gia's grades

Luis Ruelas has officially broken his silence in a fiery and unapologetic takedown of Margaret Josephs, following weeks of speculation and thinly-veiled accusations that he’s been “controlling and isolating” wife Teresa Giudice from the rest of the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast. The situation escalated dramatically after Margaret allegedly suggested Luis was not only manipulating Teresa behind the scenes but also possibly involved in shady academic dealings related to Gia Giudice’s college performance—implying he had “connections” that helped boost Gia’s grades. Now, in a stunning twist, Luis has come forward with a detailed statement and a series of verified documents to clear his name, calling Margaret’s insinuations “reckless, defamatory, and disgracefully desperate.”

In an exclusive with a Bravo insider and a lengthy Instagram post published late Wednesday night, Luis didn’t hold back. “I’ve stayed quiet long enough,” he began, adding that he had “no intention of ever responding to tabloid-level gossip” but was left with no choice once his integrity and his stepdaughter’s future were brought into question. He went on to share official transcripts, college correspondence, and a notarized statement from Gia’s academic advisor, all of which confirm that her academic journey was earned “solely through her own hard work and persistence.” He added, “For Margaret to drag a young woman’s name into this for the sake of camera time is beyond low. She’s not hurting me, she’s hurting Gia—and for what? A storyline?”

But Luis didn’t stop there. He directly addressed the long-standing claim that he has been “isolating” Teresa from her co-stars and controlling her interactions with family and friends. “The only thing I’ve ever done is support my wife when people like Margaret tried to break her down,” he wrote. “Teresa is a grown woman, a strong one at that, and I don’t control her—I protect her.” He included behind-the-scenes footage and time-stamped photos allegedly showing that Teresa’s distancing from cast members like Melissa Gorga and Margaret was initiated long before their marriage, suggesting that Luis is being used as a convenient scapegoat.

Margaret, who has made no secret of her distrust toward Luis in recent RHONJ episodes, has yet to publicly respond to his explosive post. However, sources close to her claim she “feels validated by the public's suspicion” and believes “something still doesn’t add up.” But fans appear divided. While some continue to question Luis’s intentions, others are praising him for coming forward and standing up for Gia. “Say what you want about Luis, but dragging Gia into this was disgusting. She’s worked her butt off and doesn’t deserve to be used for drama,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “Margaret needs to be careful—this could turn into a legal situation fast.”

Teresa herself has not issued an official statement, but insiders say she is “furious” and “heartbroken” that her daughter has been dragged into cast drama yet again. “She’s over the fake friendships and calculated attacks,” a source close to the couple tells DailyMail+. “This wasn’t just a reality TV moment. It crossed a line.” With RHONJ still on production pause and casting shake-ups rumored, the fallout from this latest feud may determine who gets invited back—and who’s left out in the cold. As for Luis, he ended his post with a sharp message aimed directly at his critics: “Say whatever you want about me, but keep Gia’s name out of your mouth. Period.”