Teresa Giudice’s salary on The Real Housewives of New Jersey has always been a subject of curiosity among fans, but now, thanks to her ex-husband Joe Giudice, we finally know how much she made during the first season of the reality show.
On a recent episode of the Reality Court podcast, Joe Giudice opened up about his time on the show, his thoughts on the experience, and shared details about Teresa’s pay, giving fans an inside look into their financial arrangements during that time.
Joe began by discussing his reluctance to join The Real Housewives of New Jersey in the first place. Before the show, he had already been in business for over 25 years, and he emphasized that he didn’t need the show for financial gain. “I was in business for over 25 years before that show,” he said.
“I didn’t even want to be on the show to begin with. I didn’t need the show.” Despite this, Joe and Teresa agreed to participate in the reality series, but he revealed that it didn’t provide the benefits he had hoped for. In fact, it ended up costing him money.
Joe mentioned that, during the first season, he and Teresa made only $25,000 for their appearances on the show. He pointed out that the money they earned wasn’t even enough to cover the cost of a party that Teresa threw during the first season.
“The first year, I think they paid us $25,000. I think [Teresa] threw a party that cost me $125,000,” Joe explained. “It cost me money to be on that stupid show.”
While Joe didn’t specify how their salaries changed in later seasons, he suggested that the pay improved after the first season.
He indicated that, as the show progressed, both his and Teresa’s paychecks increased, though the exact figures remain unclear. Fans have long speculated about how much the stars of The Real Housewives earn, and Joe’s comments give us a view into the financial realities of the show’s early years.
Joe Giudice Also Shared One of His Regrets
In addition to discussing their pay, Joe Giudice also shared one of his biggest regrets from his time on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Many viewers remember the moment when Joe referred to Teresa as a “b*tch wife” on camera, which sparked a great deal of controversy.
Fans were left wondering who Joe was speaking to, and many questioned why Teresa didn’t address the situation after the episode aired. During the podcast, Joe admitted that he regretted calling his wife those hurtful names. He also revealed that he had used the C-word in the same conversation, which upset Teresa deeply.
In a separate interview on Reality With the King, Teresa reflected on that moment and expressed how hurtful it was to hear Joe call her such names. “This is the thing, you know when you’re with your partner, you know what you guys call each other. You guys call each other names,” Teresa said.
“I’m like, ‘My husband’s never called me the C-word.’” She explained that the producers didn’t edit the footage and that the insult was real. Despite her emotional reaction, Teresa said she didn’t cry over the incident but noted that her new husband, Luis Ruelas, would never use such language toward her.
Joe Giudice’s recent revelations about his time on The Real Housewives of New Jersey have offered fans a better understanding of his relationship with Teresa, as well as the financial details surrounding their involvement with the show. While the first season wasn’t as financially rewarding as they may have hoped, it set the stage for the couple’s future in reality television.
