Teresa Giudice’s Money Crisis Explodes – Co-Star Unleashes Scathing Attack!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) drama never sleeps, and Teresa Giudice is once again at the center of a financial storm. Despite the show being on an indefinite hiatus, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Giudice and her husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, as their staggering $2.5 million tax debt has tongues wagging among fans and castmates alike. In a bombshell interview with the Daily Mail at Bella magazine’s Shorechella cover party, co-star Margaret Josephs didn’t hold back, delivering a blistering take on Teresa’s latest financial fiasco and her choice in life partners.

In March, reports surfaced that Teresa, 53, and Louie, 50, were drowning in over $3 million in unpaid New Jersey state taxes. Since then, the couple has made some headway, with Teresa paying off a $303,889 tax lien earlier this year and Louie settling a $163,523 lien in December 2024. However, a staggering $2,569,842 remains unpaid, tied to a March state tax lien filed against Louie, according to Daily Mail court documents. This isn’t Teresa’s first brush with financial ruin—her past conviction for fraud alongside ex-husband Joe Giudice landed her 11 months in federal prison, while Joe served 41 months before his 2019 deportation to Italy.

Fans are reeling, with many taking to social media to express their shock that Teresa seems to have “learned nothing” from her previous legal troubles. The mom of four—Gia, 24, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15—has remained tight-lipped about the mounting debt. In a now-viral moment, Teresa abruptly shut down a June 20 interview with Chicago’s WGN-9 News when pressed about her tax troubles. “Okay, I’m done now,” she snapped, fumbling to end the call as the stunned hosts remarked, “She didn’t like that question!”

At the Shorechella event, Margaret Josephs, 58, known for her icy feud with Teresa and her tight bond with Teresa’s estranged sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, didn’t mince words. “It’s an unfortunate circumstance for that to happen to her again,” Margaret told Daily Mail, her tone laced with pity but no shortage of shade. “I wish she would’ve made better choices in her partner in life, but I feel bad. I don’t want anything bad for her. I never did.

When asked if Louie has been a positive force in Teresa’s life, Margaret’s response was a brutal mic-drop: “Obviously not!” She added, “I hope he helps get out of everything,” but admitted she barely thinks about the couple unless prompted. “Truthfully, it’s an unfortunate situation, and no one wants to see a sinking ship,” she said, hinting at the cast’s mixed feelings about Teresa’s plight.

Margaret also reflected on Teresa’s handling of the WGN-9 interview, noting, “I think she could have handled it better. I would have handled it differently.” The fashion designer confirmed she hasn’t spoken to Teresa since the explosive season 14 finale aired on August 4, 2024, which was followed by a nontraditional reunion where the fractured cast filmed in separate rooms. “We ended things on a very unfortunate note,” Margaret shared, firmly closing the door on any reconciliation. “I think our ship has sailed.”

Teresa and Louie’s August 2022 wedding was a spectacle of extravagance, filmed as a special episode of RHONJ. The over-the-top affair came just a year after their engagement, but now, with their financial troubles laid bare, fans are questioning whether the couple’s lavish lifestyle is sustainable. Margaret’s pointed remarks about Louie’s influence only fuel speculation about the state of their marriage and finances.

Meanwhile, Joe Giudice, now living in the Bahamas, has been vocal about his desire for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump to return to the U.S. and reunite with his daughters. His pleas add another layer of complexity to Teresa’s already tumultuous life, as she navigates both personal and financial chaos under the public’s watchful eye.

As Teresa’s drama unfolds off-screen, RHONJ fans are left wondering about the show’s fate. The series has been on a “deep pause,” as executive producer Andy Cohen revealed on The View in June. Cohen confirmed that casting is underway, but whether Teresa, Margaret, Melissa Gorga, Rachel Fuda, Dolores Catania, Danielle Cabral, Jennifer Aydin, or friend Jackie Goldschneider will return remains unclear. Margaret hinted at the Daily Mail that she’s referred some potential new cast members to producers but offered no further updates.

With BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas on the horizon, where Teresa, Margaret, Melissa, and Dolores are confirmed to appear, fans are bracing for more fireworks. Will Teresa address her financial woes? Can she and Margaret ever mend their fractured relationship? And what does the future hold for RHONJ? For now, the Garden State’s most infamous housewife continues to battle her demons—both financial and personal—while the world watches, and her co-stars don’t hold back.