Lonely behind bars: Teresa Giudice 'pleads with husband Joe Giudice for phone sex' from federal prison in new Bravo special

Teresa Giudice is missing her husband while behind bars. 

The jailed Real Housewives of New Jersey star pleads with husband Joe Giudice for phone sex in an upcoming three-part Bravo special, reports TMZ.

The three-part special Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa Checks in, follows the Giudice family as they struggle to cope with the 42-year-old's incarceration.

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Prison time: Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice asks her husband for phone sex while behind bars during an upcoming Bravo three-part special

Prison time: Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice asks her husband for phone sex while behind bars during an upcoming Bravo three-part special

However, Joe reportedly refuses to indulge her in a steamy phone call.

The 42-year-old began her 15-month prison sentence on January 5, 2015 after she and Joe were convicted of 41 counts of fraud and tax charges that allowed them to illegally pocket millions of dollars.

Teresa is currently serving time at the Federal Correctional Institute in Danbury, Connecticut and is due for release in February, 2016, two months early.

The federal prison is also the setting of memoir and Netflix hit show Orange Is The New Black.

While Teresa has avoided romantic entanglements with her fellow inmates, she is surrounded by sexual activity in the prison, TMZ reports.  

Emotional: Joe takes a call from Teresa as their girls wait for news of their mom

Emotional: Joe takes a call from Teresa as their girls wait for news of their mom

Convicted: The special follows the Giudice family as the struggle to cope with Teresa's incarceration 

Convicted: The special follows the Giudice family as the struggle to cope with Teresa's incarceration 

The three-part Bravo special, which debuts on October 11, shows Joe and their four girls dealing with the Celebrity Apprentice star's incarceration.

A sneak peek clip shows Joe and their daughters gathered around the table to listen in as Teresa phones them from behind bars. While she is not pictured in the sneak peek, her voice is heard on the phone.

In one scene, she leads the family in prayer over speakerphone, saying 'Please God, bring me home to my family as soon as possible.' 

The reality star appears to be leaning on her Catholic faith while behind bars, and on Thursday tweeted that Pope Francis' landmark visit to the US had moved her to tears.

United front: Teresa and Joe appear on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live. The couple are being allowed to serve their prison time seperately, so one parent can remain home with their four girls

United front: Teresa and Joe appear on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live. The couple are being allowed to serve their prison time seperately, so one parent can remain home with their four girls

Legal woes: Joe and Teresa arrived for sentencing at a federal court in Newark, New Jersey on October 2, 2014. They were convicted of 41 counts of fraud and sentenced to time in prison as part of a plea deal

Legal woes: Joe and Teresa arrived for sentencing at a federal court in Newark, New Jersey on October 2, 2014. They were convicted of 41 counts of fraud and sentenced to time in prison as part of a plea deal

'Watching the Pope Francis coverage on TV and I am crying,' she wrote.

'What a wonderful man, such a kind and gentle soul.'

And she added the hashtag '#ProudCatholic.' 

Strong faith: Teresa tweeted her admiration for Pope Francis from behind bars on Thursday

Strong faith: Teresa tweeted her admiration for Pope Francis from behind bars on Thursday

Meanwhile, it seems entrepreneur Joe is stepping up to run the household and look after their four girls. He's seen brushing their hair, cooking and lecturing eldest daughter Gia, 14, before she goes on a prom date. 

'It's amazing how she still controls everything from in there,' he says of his wife. 

Joe will serve his three-and-a-half year prison sentence after his wife is released. The business owner, who is not a US citizen, then faces possible deportation to Italy.

Happier times: Teresa and Joe celebrate daughter Gia's 13th birthday last year with her sisters Gabriella, Milania and Audriana

Happier times: Teresa and Joe celebrate daughter Gia's 13th birthday last year with her sisters Gabriella, Milania and Audriana

Teresa and Joe are parents to Gia, 14, Gabriella, 10, Milania, eight, and Audriana, five. 

Discussing his possible deportation in the video, and emotional Joe is seen tearing up as his girls beg him not to go.

He is also seen discussing whether or not Teresa and their family would go with him if he gets deported.

Teresa and Joe were permitted to serve their prison sentences one after the other, so that one of them could look after their children. 

Stepping up: Joe with the Giudice girls in May last year

Stepping up: Joe with the Giudice girls in May last year

 

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