TERESA Giudice only split from her husband of 20 years a few days ago.
But the Real Housewives of New Jersey star appears to be finding some comfort from an old friend.
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The 47-year-old reality star sparked speculation she is ready to move on, after being spotted looking cosy with old friend Anthony Delorenzo.
The pair were bundled up as they stepped out for a stroll ahead of grabbing breakfast together at a New Jersey eaterie, on Saturday.
Clearly concerned about the cold weather, Delorenzo, aka Tony the contractor, who’s made a few appearances on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, thoughtfully put his arm around the newly-single star.
Teresa showcased the hard work from her recent gruelling workouts, choosing tight-fitting black jeans for the outing.
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She bundled up in a black puffer coat and added a designer touch with a conspicuous Gucci belt.
The mother-of-four covered her eyes with black shield aviators trimmed in gold and left her long chestnut locks loose in waves.
They appeared to be deep in conversation, sharing laughs and even a cute moment where Teresa stopped to touch Tony’s muscles.
He sported a black workout pullover with a neon green zipper, matching his Oakley sunglasses.
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Teresa previously got pretty flirtatious with the contractor amid Joe’s deportation, in a recent episode of RHONJ.
Tony was seen at Teresa’s house, working on installing a pool in her backyard for her four daughters, whom she shares with her estranged husband, Joe.
Tony said then that they’ve known each other for 41 years.
Giudice family lawyer James Leonard denied there was anything romantic going on between the longtime friends.
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“People should spend time with their families and enjoy the Christmas holiday, not worry about Teresa Giudice eating breakfast with a longtime friend,” he said in a statement to Us Weekly.
She’s single after Teresa and Joe’s separation was announced after 20 years of marriage.
They’ve yet to file for divorce, but Joe, 47, has been deported to Italy after spending five months in an ICE detention facility following his jail sentence for fraud.
His Green Card was revoked after he and Teresa served separate sentences for pleading guilty to 41 counts of fraud.
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The couple married in 1999 and share daughters Gia, 18, Gabriella, 15, Milania, 14, and Audriana, 10.
A source close to the family recently told People: “They discussed their future when Teresa and the girls went to Italy in early November and they agreed that each had to move on. They are doing so amicably and very slowly.”
They added: “Joe has been out on a few dates, Teresa has not. She has been too busy with the girls, with work obligations and taking care of her father.
“She is happy for Joe. They have been very friendly with one another and are very supportive of each other’s happiness. They still love one another, but as Teresa told Andy Cohen on the WWHL special, they are separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Neither is interested in a long distance relationship.”
