Alicia Guastaferro first made headlines at 15 when she appeared on Wife Swap as a spoiled pageant princess pampered by her parents. But years later, she’s back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Just shy of her 21st birthday, Alicia was found passed out in a running car with a 54-year-old man, who she initially claimed had paid her for sex—a statement she now denies. Arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance, she was quickly labeled the “Wife Swap Hooker” by the media, despite the prostitution charge being dropped.
Now, Alicia is speaking out for the first time, determined to clear her name and prove she’s not the person the public thinks she is. She insists she’s not a spoiled brat or a prostitute, but she admits she’s been struggling and has turned to prescription pills to cope. Can Dr. Phil help her confront the truth about her choices and turn her life around?
Then, Alicia’s mother, Karen, joins the conversation, saying she’s desperate to help her daughter. But is she truly supporting Alicia’s recovery, or is she enabling her destructive behavior? Don’t miss this emotional and revealing episode as Dr. Phil uncovers the real story behind Alicia’s troubled past and helps her take the first steps toward a fresh start.