‘She exploited Lexi’s trauma just to get at Lauren’ – Gia Giudice unleashes scathing podcast rant accusing the Manzo family of emotional blackmail and spinning ‘cheap TV drama’ to save face - suong

Gia Giudice isn’t pulling punches.

In the latest explosive episode of her podcast Casual Chaos, the 24-year-old Next Gen NYC star took direct aim at Lauren Manzo and her extended family, accusing them of orchestrating “cheap TV drama” and exploiting personal pain for public image control.

“The way some people twisted Lexi’s trauma just to save face? That’s not family. That’s manipulation,” Gia said, her voice thick with fury. “They didn’t deny Lexi’s story — they just sugarcoated it and tried to make it about themselves. That’s what disgusts me.”

The reality star doubled down, suggesting Lauren’s recent social media statements—made in response to Lexi Ioannou’s emotional on-air claims about being locked out of her home and losing childhood heirlooms—were “crafted damage control” and nothing more.

“She [Lauren] played victim on Instagram while Lexi bled on the mic,” Gia said. “What she posted? That wasn’t an apology. That was PR spin. And don’t get me started on the garage sale excuse. You don’t sell someone’s childhood and then say, ‘Oops, I tried.’”

Gia accused the Manzo clan of “hiding behind family loyalty” to deflect from years of internal betrayal, all while using Lexi’s pain as a plot device.

“They used to say reality TV was about real moments. What I see now is manufactured crisis and emotional blackmail,” she continued. “And using Lexi’s trauma to come after me? That was a line I didn’t think they’d cross.”

While fans of Next Gen NYC have rallied behind Gia and Lexi, the backlash toward Lauren has been growing steadily online. Hashtags like #JusticeForLexi and #ManzoMess are trending across TikTok and Threads, as viewers dissect every frame of the interview in question.

“I never thought I’d see the day where a grown woman tried to weaponize someone else’s trauma to silence the truth,” Gia concluded. “If this is what they call loyalty, I want no part of it. Lexi deserves better. We all do.”

As of press time, Lauren Manzo has yet to respond to the latest allegations — but sources close to the family say she feels “blindsided and betrayed” by Gia’s remarks. With Next Gen NYC gaining momentum each week, it’s clear this feud is only just getting started.