Title: Teresa Giudice Has On-Air Meltdown When Questioned About Tax Bill Controversy During Tense Interview

Teresa Giudice Cuts Interview Short After Tax Question Sparks Meltdown

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, 52, abruptly ended a live interview on Chicago’s WGN News when questioned about her family’s unresolved tax issues. The tense exchange occurred during a Zoom call with hosts Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten, turning friendly banter into a fiery exit.

Awkward On-Air Moment
The interview began casually, with Giudice discussing her potential return to RHONJ: “I hope. I’m the OG, yes. So we’ll see what happens. You’ll have to ask Bravo for that.” But the mood shifted when Potash asked, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” Giudice, visibly irritated, demanded clarification. When Potash replied, “your family,” she snapped, “Okay, I’m done now,” before fumbling to disconnect. The stunned hosts laughed, with Baumgarten remarking, “She didn’t like that question! Isn’t that part of the show?”

[Image: Teresa Giudice during the interview, mid-meltdown]

Millions in Tax Liens
The question referenced recent revelations that Giudice and husband Luis “Louie” Ruelas, 49, face over $3 million in New Jersey state tax liens. Tax liens allow the government to claim assets if debts go unpaid. Records show Teresa owes $303,889 (filed March 20), while Luis owes $2.56 million (March 6) plus an earlier $163,523 lien from December 2023.

[Image: Teresa and Luis Ruelas at a 2023 event]

Legal Troubles Follow Giudice
Giudice’s financial woes are not new. In 2015, she served 11 months in prison for mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud. Her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, served 41 months for similar charges and was deported to Italy. Teresa has since rebuilt her life, marrying Ruelas in 2022, but tax issues continue to haunt her.

[Image: Teresa Giudice in court during 2015 fraud case]

Daughter Defends Family
Despite the drama, Teresa’s eldest daughter, Gia Giudice, 23, insists her mother is handling the situation. On the Casual Chaos podcast, Gia praised Teresa as a “sole provider” since Joe’s imprisonment: “My mom has everything under control… She’s worked her a** off to keep us stable.” She also defended stepfather Luis, calling him “the most amazing stepfather” who’s “working to resolve everything.”

[Image: Teresa with daughters Gia, Milania, Audriana, and Gabriella]

A Rocky Road
Teresa’s relationship with Luis began in September 2020—the same month her divorce from Joe was finalized after 20 years. While the couple appears happy, financial strains and public scrutiny persist. Fans await updates on her RHONJ future and whether the tax disputes will impact her reality TV career.

[Image: Teresa and Luis on their wedding day in 2022]

The meltdown highlights Giudice’s ongoing struggle to separate her personal challenges from her public persona—a battle that keeps viewers hooked, even as tensions boil over.

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