A television personality faced pointed questions about significant unpaid tax bills during a live broadcast, leading to a tense and sudden end to the conversation.
The interview took an awkward turn when reporters raised the issue of substantial federal tax liens filed against the star and her current husband. Public records indicate the combined liabilities total approximately $3 million.
When directly asked by an anchor how a family could go years without paying taxes, and if this related to prior fraud charges, the reality star initially seemed to deflect. “What family are you talking about?” she responded. After the interviewer clarified he was referring to her family, she tersely stated, “OK. Let’s just hang up. That’s it.” The call was then disconnected, with the screen displaying her name and “iPhone” as the feed cut.
The anchor remarked on the abrupt conclusion, noting, “She didn’t like that question.”
Public reaction to the ongoing financial issues has been largely critical online. Comments have ranged from accusations of facing the consequences of one’s actions to criticisms of personal choices. “You reap what you sow,” wrote one commenter, while another added, “Who is surprised by this?”
This is not the first time the star’s finances have been under scrutiny. She previously served a prison sentence over a decade ago for crimes related to fraud committed with her former husband.
Earlier this year, her adult daughter came to her defense amid rumors of monetary troubles. In a public statement, the daughter praised her mother as the family’s sole provider since her father’s incarceration, emphasizing her relentless work ethic and asserting that the current situation is being resolved. “There’s nothing to worry about. Everything’s going to be fine,” the daughter stated.
The status of the tax debts and any ongoing negotiations with federal authorities remains unclear.
