Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice has revealed that she will not be hugging any koalas while in Sydney for fear of contracting an STD.
The iconic reality star, who is currently on the Bring Back My Wives Australian tour with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Whitney Rose, exclusively sat down with Daily Mail Australia to discuss her plans while Down Under.
When asked if Teresa would hug Australia’s most iconic marsupial while on tour, Whitney quipped that her reality star pal was quite fine admiring the furry friends from afar.
‘Teresa does not want to hold a koala, but we’ll go look at one,’ she said.
‘Yeah, we’re supposed to go hold them, but I heard they carry chlamydia so I don’t know if I really wanna hold one,’ Teresa confessed.
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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice has revealed that she will not be hugging any koalas while in Sydney for fear of contracting an STD
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is currently on the Bring Back My Wives Australian tour with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Whitney Rose
Whitney made a funny quip about the repercussions of catching an STD from the beloved species – and what her husband might think if she did.
‘Listen, Justin is in Salt Lake City, so could you imagine if I come back with chlamydia from a koala?’ she joked.
‘I don’t wanna go Down Under with a koala!’ Teresa hilariously chimed in.
Whitney later posted a picture to Instagram of the pair posing with a koala at Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie, however both maintained their distance in the snap.
During their chat, the Housewives also listed their evening itinerary while visiting Sydney, with plans to hit up some of the city’s trendiest establishments in dramatic reality star fashion.
‘I’m definitely going to take her to the Caterpillar Club,’ she said, hinting that there may be some caviar tasting on the table.
‘Caterpillar Club and Mimi’s for sure we have to go to,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.
Pitt Street’s Caterpillar Club is an underground cocktail bar and music venue in the CBD, known for its impressive vinyl record collection and late-night ambience.
Whitney later on posted a picture to Instagram of the pair posing with a koala at Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie, however both maintained their distance in the snap
Meanwhile, Mimi’s is an upscale eatery frequented by celebrities and looks over Coogee Beach.
The likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Margot Robbie have been spotted dining at the iconic spot, and now the restaurant may just add a couple of Housewives to the famous guest list too.
Teresa and Whitney are embarking on a tour around Australia, stopping at Port Macquarie, Penrith, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Gold Coast.
Alongside them is a slew of the RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, including Laganja Estranja, Luxx Noir London and Ashley Madison.
Teresa and Whitney both shared an Instagram post promoting the event, revealing that it is ‘not your average night out’.
‘Teresa Giudice & Whitney Rose are hitting the stage LIVE this July for the ultimate Real Housewives x Drag Race showdown!’ the caption read.
‘Expect drama, glam, jaw-dropping moments, and surprises you won’t believe – this is NOT your average night out.’
