Teresa Giudice is taking her recent Photoshop fail in stride and using it as a moment of levity. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star appeared on Live with Kelly and Mark on July 9 to discuss the viral mishap that had fans buzzing over the weekend.
The 52-year-old reality star had shared an Instagram post celebrating Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen’s 50th birthday. The post featured a photo of the two in bathing suits, but the image was poorly Photoshopped onto a beach scene. Fans quickly noticed the obvious editing and responded with a flurry of memes and comments.
During her appearance on the show, Kelly Ripa asked Giudice if the Photoshop fail was intentional. Giudice explained that she was in a rush to post something for Pippen’s birthday and didn’t like the original background of the photo. She called her assistant, who was in Mexico at the time, and asked for a beach picture to use as the backdrop. The result was a comically bad edit that placed Giudice and Pippen in a different location.
The audience was shown some of the fan-made images that circulated in response to the editing fail, including Photoshopped pictures of Giudice and Pippen in front of famous landmarks like the Giza pyramids, the Great Wall of China, and the Eiffel Tower. Ripa even shared a photo of the duo Photoshopped onto the set of Live with Kelly and Mark, which she jokingly called her “personal favorite.”
Giudice’s original Instagram post quickly drew attention from her 2.3 million followers, with many commenting on the obvious editing. One user quipped, “It’s giving Zoom background,” while another joked, “This is the kind of beach trip I can afford!” A third user declared it the “winner of the worst photo edit.”
Despite the criticism, Giudice took the Photoshop fail in good humor. She reposted fans’ edits to her Instagram Stories and even commented on a carousel post by podcast host Christian Gray Snow, who shared a selection of the memes with the caption, “Larsa & Tre Round the World.” Giudice responded with, “Love it 🩷.”
In a separate interview, Giudice laughed off the internet’s response to her Photoshop fail, proving that she isn’t flipping out over the criticism. She shared a positive message on her Instagram Stories, encouraging women to support and root for each other.
As for the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, fans can expect more drama and excitement. The show has been known for its intense conflicts and explosive moments, and the new season promises to deliver. The feud between Giudice and her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga continues to be a central storyline, with the two reportedly not interacting until the explosive finale.
Margaret Josephs is also on the outs with Giudice, alleging that Giudice’s husband, Luis Ruelas, called and threatened her son. Both Giudice and Ruelas have denied the claim, but the tension remains high. Rachel Fuda has her own issues with Giudice and Ruelas, stemming from accusations that the couple investigated her husband and contacted his ex-wife in prison.
The season also features a physical altercation between Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral, resulting in a temporary suspension from filming for both. The drama between the cast members has even spilled over into social media, with allegations that Giudice and Aydin asked a troll account to dig up dirt on their co-stars.
Despite the ongoing conflicts, Dolores Catania remains on good terms with everyone. In footage from the season finale, she is seen sitting alone, pondering how things got so bad between the cast members.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey has faced challenges before, but the new season promises to be as entertaining as ever. Fans can catch the show on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with previous seasons available for streaming on Peacock.
Source: PEOPLE, Entertainment Tonight
