You know how celebrities often strike deals with trendy restaurants for free meals in exchange for a little social media love? Well, that arrangement just backfired big time for former Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan.
The 61-year-old reality TV icon found herself in the middle of an awkward (and very public) standoff over a pricey dinner bill at Manhattan’s buzzy new eatery, Tucci.
The Bill That Sparked All the Buzz
Over the weekend, Morgan reportedly dined at Tucci with a group of friends, and according to a source speaking to Page Six, she left without paying a whopping $1,000 tab.
The source also claimed she threw some serious diva energy around, allegedly saying she deserved a free meal because of her fame.
Things supposedly got so tense that she ended up banned from the restaurant.
But hold on—Sonja says that’s not how it went down at all.
Sonja Says It Was All a Simple Misunderstanding
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Morgan shared her side of the story and insists there was never any intention to skip out on the check.
According to her, she was invited to dine at Tucci on the house in exchange for a promotional Instagram post to her 1.2 million followers—something she says she’s done before without any issues.
“This wasn’t some random thing,” she explained.
“It was discussed with Max Tucci himself, through phone and text.
The staff even knew the meal was part of a social media deal.”
Morgan Clears the Air and Pays Up
Once things clearly went off the rails, Morgan says she offered several times to pay the bill and tried to contact Max Tucci to smooth things over—but never heard back.
So, to make things right, she paid the full amount on Monday, complete with a generous tip.
“There was a clear miscommunication,” she said.
“I believed I was dining in exchange for a
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