She still has another six months left on her sentence, but Teresa Giudice is already planning her return to public life.
Yesterday the troubled Housewife tweeted from prison for a second time, thanking the fans who have stood by her throughout her fraud conviction and subsequent prison sentence.
Now, Radar Online is reporting that Teresa is already making deals that could secure her a record payday for her reality TV comeback.
"Teresa’s contract has been finalized and Bravo is ready to focus the entire season on her return," says one insider.
"The cast is absolutely disgusted that Teresa is going to be paid $2 million to return to the show after being released from prison. The other ladies haven’t even signed their contracts to return, and this convicted felon is having the red carpet rolled out for her."
Yes, the other ladies are understandably not pleased that Teresa’s legal troubles have only made her more valuable to the network.
They may wind up having the last laugh, however, as Giudice may be forced to turn down the deal that would make her the highest-paid Housewife in the history of the franchise.
“The probation department hasn’t signed off on it,” says the source.
Teresa probably will be allowed to return the show that made her famous, as the massive paycheck will make it possible for her to pay off her $400,000 in restitution in just one year. (Before prison, Teresa signed a deal allowing the government to garnish 25% of her earnings.)
Still, probation officers are notoriously skittish about ex-cons immediately cashing in on their experiences behind bars. Remember when T.I. was sent back to prison for filming an unauthorized reality show?
Unlikely, in T.G.’s case, but an indication of just how careful she’ll need to be in the months following her release.
