Teresa Giudice Admits to 'DWTS' Nerves — but Her Daughter Has Faith: 'My Mom Could Win Anything'

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/GettyEven thoughTeresa Giudicehas a strong support system heading into herDancing with the Starsjourney,The Real Housewives of New Jerseycan’t help harboring some nerves.Days after it wasannouncedlast Thursday that Giudice would be partnering up with pro dancerPasha Pashkovfor season 31, she exclusively told PEOPLE she went into theDWTSexperience with zero dance experience. That said, the fitness-minded Housewife (who’s dipped her toe inbodybuildingand yoga instruction) has been “practicing every single day.""[My daughter]Gia, she was a dancer. All four of my daughters started out dancing, like 2½, 3 years old,” Giudice, 50, said at Tuesday’s BOOHOO xKourtney KardashianBarkerrunway show. “Right now, the only one that’s professionally dancing is my youngest,Audriana.“Fortunately Giudice can lean on Gia for dance advice.“I told her that she needs to be engaged with her partner,” shared Gia, 21. “She needs to love the dance, feel the music and really connect with the audience.“Gotham/WireImageAgreeing with Gia,Milania, 16, said: “She’s watched Audriana at every dance competition. She’s watched a million dancers. I think she’s got it. I believe in her.“Added Milania, “I think my mom could win anything.“Giudice also share the advice she’ll be telling herself before every performance: “Don’t be nervous. Just do it.“Teresa Giudice and Pasha Pashkov.Andrew Eccles/ABCNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Wayne Brady,Selma Blair,Vinny Guadagnino,Jordin SparksandCharli D’Amelioare also among the star-studded bunch hitting the ballroom next week.Season 31 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Disney+.

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Even thoughTeresa Giudicehas a strong support system heading into herDancing with the Starsjourney,The Real Housewives of New Jerseycan’t help harboring some nerves.Days after it wasannouncedlast Thursday that Giudice would be partnering up with pro dancerPasha Pashkovfor season 31, she exclusively told PEOPLE she went into theDWTSexperience with zero dance experience. That said, the fitness-minded Housewife (who’s dipped her toe inbodybuildingand yoga instruction) has been “practicing every single day.""[My daughter]Gia, she was a dancer. All four of my daughters started out dancing, like 2½, 3 years old,” Giudice, 50, said at Tuesday’s BOOHOO xKourtney KardashianBarkerrunway show. “Right now, the only one that’s professionally dancing is my youngest,Audriana.“Fortunately Giudice can lean on Gia for dance advice.“I told her that she needs to be engaged with her partner,” shared Gia, 21. “She needs to love the dance, feel the music and really connect with the audience.“Gotham/WireImageAgreeing with Gia,Milania, 16, said: “She’s watched Audriana at every dance competition. She’s watched a million dancers. I think she’s got it. I believe in her.“Added Milania, “I think my mom could win anything.“Giudice also share the advice she’ll be telling herself before every performance: “Don’t be nervous. Just do it.“Teresa Giudice and Pasha Pashkov.Andrew Eccles/ABCNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Wayne Brady,Selma Blair,Vinny Guadagnino,Jordin SparksandCharli D’Amelioare also among the star-studded bunch hitting the ballroom next week.Season 31 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Disney+.

Even thoughTeresa Giudicehas a strong support system heading into herDancing with the Starsjourney,The Real Housewives of New Jerseycan’t help harboring some nerves.

Days after it wasannouncedlast Thursday that Giudice would be partnering up with pro dancerPasha Pashkovfor season 31, she exclusively told PEOPLE she went into theDWTSexperience with zero dance experience. That said, the fitness-minded Housewife (who’s dipped her toe inbodybuildingand yoga instruction) has been “practicing every single day.”

“[My daughter]Gia, she was a dancer. All four of my daughters started out dancing, like 2½, 3 years old,” Giudice, 50, said at Tuesday’s BOOHOO xKourtney KardashianBarkerrunway show. “Right now, the only one that’s professionally dancing is my youngest,Audriana.”

Fortunately Giudice can lean on Gia for dance advice.

“I told her that she needs to be engaged with her partner,” shared Gia, 21. “She needs to love the dance, feel the music and really connect with the audience.”

Gotham/WireImage

Agreeing with Gia,Milania, 16, said: “She’s watched Audriana at every dance competition. She’s watched a million dancers. I think she’s got it. I believe in her.”

Added Milania, “I think my mom could win anything.”

Giudice also share the advice she’ll be telling herself before every performance: “Don’t be nervous. Just do it.”

Teresa Giudice and Pasha Pashkov.Andrew Eccles/ABC

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Wayne Brady,Selma Blair,Vinny Guadagnino,Jordin SparksandCharli D’Amelioare also among the star-studded bunch hitting the ballroom next week.

Season 31 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Disney+.

source: people.com