Teresa Giudicewill do anything for her fans — even flipanothertable.

But Giudice, 50, admits she was initially unsure about going through with the special tribute.

“At first I know I was like, I didn’t know if I wanted to do it,” theRHONJstar toldEntertainment Tonight. “[But then,] I’m like, ‘You know what? I know my fans are gonna love it.'”

The Bravolebrity continued, “I did it for them. And this time I did it with a smile on my face.”

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“I have an amazing partner,” Giudice added. “I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”

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In a 2009 episode ofRHONJ, Giudice flipped a table at her dinner party amid a heated argument with cast mateDanielle Staub. The moment has gone down inHousewiveshistory, solidifying Giudice’s icon status within the franchise. Her popularity has also allowed her to go on to pursue other opportunities outside Bravo, including becoming a contestant onDWTS’ newest season.

Giudice recently told PEOPLEshe had nervesheading into premiere week, though her eldest daughterGiahas complete faith in her.

“I told her that she needs to be engaged with her partner,” Gia, 21, said. “She needs to love the dance, feel the music and really connect with the audience.”

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