RHONJ Reunion Drama: Joe Giudice Demands Huge Paycheck For FIrst Post-Sentencing Appearance Alongside Wife Teresa Giudice

Joe Giudice is looking for a huge paycheck for appearing on the reunion show for The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The star, who is currently awaiting sentencing in a fraud trail after pleading guilty to bankruptcy fraud alongside his wife Teresa Giudice, says that Bravo will have to pay him a hefty amount for him to be featured on the reunion show.

According to RadarOnline, Joe is looking for $30,000 from the network in order for him to sit down and talk to Andy Cohen. Bravo doesn't have much time to decide whether they should accept his offer as the reunion is expected to tape on October 5, three days after the Giudices are sentenced.

However, it is all up in the air, as Joe could be unable to make the scheduled taping should he have to remain in police custody after the sentencing.

"[Joe's] hopeful that he wouldn't be remanded into custody on October 2, and will be given a date to turn himself in at a later time," a source explained to Radar. "After the Christmas holidays would be ideal."

Bravo is looking to cash in on the ratings for the couple's first post-sentencing interview and Joe knows that they need both of the stars to be there to make it successful.

"Being fully aware that Bravo needs both he and Teresa to appear on the reunion, Joe is demanding that he get $30,000," the insider explained to the news site. "If Bravo doesn't want to pay him as much, he just won't be there."

The reunion is expected to air later this fall.