Notorious Reality TV 'Brat' Sues ABC for $100 Million

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 23rd 2010 08:13AM

A teen beauty queen who was featured on ABC's 'Wife Swap' two years ago is suing the network for $100 million, charging they framed scenes to "maximize her public embarrassment" by making her look like a spoiled brat. In court papers obtained by the NY Daily News, Alicia Guastaferro, 18, claims she has received death threats and harbors suicidal tendencies since the show, in which she offered, "I do feel sorry for people that are not gorgeous people." Watch:

The episode focused heavily on Guastaferro, who is described as the "princess of pageantry" and is given presents every day by her parents, who keep a Christmas tree up all year. 'Wife Swap' centers on mothers from different walks of life switching places, but the lawsuit claims ABC spent too much time on the demanding teen and not the intended subject of the show: the wife, Karen.

Guastaferro says that since the airing she has had to transfer schools in upstate New York and has gone from the honor roll to being a special education student. It probably didn't help that during the show, Mrs. Guastaferro freely admitted -- and demonstrated -- how she does her daughter's homework. "She doesn't have time!"

"I feel the way to Alicia's happiness is, give her everything she wants. Don't give her any rules. Why upset her?" Karen boasted.

Another motive for the lawsuit may be the financial woes of the family.

Last November, Ralph and Karen Guastaferro pleaded guilty to felony money laundering charges stemming from a Canadian telemarketing scheme. Karen is also in hot water for not declaring wages at the family's glass-tinting business. According to a Buffalo News report, she faces up to 16 months in jail, while he could spend up to 57 months behind bars.

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Tuesday 23 March

By kellynpro

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Did you see the show? The lawsuit has no merit.

By firebee34

oh please. like she didn't know what she was saying would draw attention to her? maybe just not the way people would react to it. if she truly is that spoiled, this rude awakening was long overdue. as judge judy would say "beauty fades, dumb is forever".

By Rocky

you hit the nail on the head! the judge judy reference is perfect too.

By Genevieve

Oh God...I wish this girl would have to go up against Judge Judy for her lawsuit--there's someone who might be able to tell her and her parents off properly.

By Terri

Its going to be awesome when princess gets slapped in the face with the real world. And the only men who will tolerate her bs queen 'tude are guys that will treat her like crap.

And its possible to be a smart independent woman and put on make up. people need to chillllll.

By edennis

IS THIS A JOKE? DOES THIS LITTLE PIGLET REALLY THINK SHE'S PRETTY? SHE COULD EAT AN APPLE THROUGH A PICKET FENCE.THIS IS PROOF POSITIVE THAT SOME BEAUTY PAGEANTS WILL ACCEPT ANYONE JUST TO RECEIVE THE ENTRANCE FEE. LOOK IN THE MIRROR, SWEETHEART, AND REALIZE THAT YOU'VE BEEN HIT WITH THE UGLY STICK. THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH.

By mone

Is this girl serious? She needs to get her teeth fixed.

By Matt

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She's just a kid who made a mistake, she doesn't deserve to pay for it for the rest of her life. I am sure none of you have ever said something stupid you regret later, something that she was probably even told to say by some slick producer.

By YourMomma5960

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Ahh...another sweet one. How many kids are in this girl's class? Perhaps this is her teacher?

By Monika

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Oh well, that's what happens when you sign up to be on a reality show.

By Robin

Matt, What???? She didn't make a mistake...everything she said is exactly how she feels. I watched that episode and couldn't believe what came out of her mouth! She is a spoiled, overindulged brat!! Of course most of us have said things that we regret but I am not sure the same can be said for her. Nothing that came out of her mouth shows ANY respect for anyone, including her parents. Of course, it isn't her fault, they have raised her that way but we are still all human and thus capable of knowing right from wrong. I hope that the network wins this one because she is just looking for a meal ticket since hers are apparently getting ready to head to jail!

By ditto

I am sure this is not the only stupid thing this girl has said and I am sure it won't be the last either.

she's a friggin moron...cashing in on that! in the words of Mr.T "i pity the fool..." WHAT AN AIR HEAD!

By kristen

if she is pretty then bill gates is my sugar daddy she's not even cute!!!11

By MrsD

Apparently this girl cant read either, because her horse teeth arent listed in the dictionary under "Gorgeous". Have mummy & daddy considered the gift of braces? what will the brat do when mummy & daddy go to jail, as well they should.

By jonfon

bleach blonde...buck teeth....and a lisp.

she's disgusting. sweetie, you're not that good looking.

time to start putting out.....actually, you probably already do

YUCK!!

By Kathylee

She goes to my school and still goes to my school. I called her a brat in 6th grade guess i was right.

By Gary the Carnivore

The whole family is a fraud. If her mom was doing her homwework, should we care that she is an honors student? Maybe her intelligence is that of special ed. She is really being prepared to go out into the world. to her idiot mother - it is not the grades that are important it is the learning. And what will happen if mom goes to jail? Oh, the poor little Alicia.
Typical of today's society. Things don't go well, so sue and see how much you can get.What values!!!!!

By Devona

The daddy have the nerve to make judgement on someone looks!!! What mirror is he looking in when he look at himself?!!! Her parents are really not preparing her for the life. This girl is going to catch pure hell in the REAL world. Cute don't stay cute forever, look at the parents!!!!

By Lynn

How sad (funny)is it that the little twit ended up in special Ed classes? Her parents are teaching her that it's ok to be stupid as long as you wear a ton of make-up and walk around like your God's gift. Her parents are two ugly people trying to live their lives through their not so pretty daughter. LMAO

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