JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION: Last News

fans are going to want to fist pump over this revelation!During an exclusive sit-down with ET's Rachel Smith, Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola, who rose to fame as one of the eight roommates on the hit MTV reality series, shed some light on what she's been up to since she last appeared on the show more than a decade ago. As the 36-year-old New Jersey native put it, «I actually enjoy normal life.»Included in that normal life has been her boyfriend of two years now, Justin May.

reunited on the red carpet at the show's season six midseason premiere Wednesday, and the epic moment marked the first time Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola has been on a carpet with her castmates since the show's original iteration,, came to an end in 2012.Paul «Pauly D» DelVecchio, Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi, Michael «The Situation» Sorrentino, Jenni «JWoww» Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Nicole Cortese were all in attendance for the big night.It's remarkable to see how much the cast has grown and evolved since the world first met them over 13 years ago, when Jersey Shore premiered in December 2009.In January 2010, the cast came together for that year's Golden Globes Nominees and Presenters Day event, posing together for one of the cast's first public media gatherings, where they were all smiles, excited to be a part of a hit show.How time flies!On Wednesday, the group dressed in their Jersey finest — and Snooki even called back to the show's early days with her signature half-up half-down hairstyle, complete with the pouf — a pinned-back bouffant at the top of her head.Of course, Pauly D had to sport his go-to blowout, taking us all back to 2009, when fans were first introduced to the MTV series.A post shared by Nicole «Snooki»

Mike «The Situation» Sorrentino is all about that sober life and putting his family first — even when his willpower is put to the test while filming Mike and his wife, Lauren, walked the red carpet at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on Wednesday at the premiere of 's new episodes, and he spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about his health and his sobriety journey.«I sometimes like think about it, and I'm like, 'Oh my god, like, I can't believe I've come so far.' And then I look in the mirror, and I'm like, 'Wow, I'm just a tough son of a bitch,'» Mike said with a laugh.«I mean there are always temptations, but when you have the secret sauce, when you have the blueprint of what's working, you never fall away from that, you know? You stick to what's working,» he added, «and what's working for me is God and family.»Mike explained how he was «saved» by his loving «beautiful wife,» and he's managed to overcome years of addiction and excess and turn his life around.«I'm a dad first, I'm a husband first, my sobriety [comes] first. And sometimes, when I'm dealing with the cast and those type of those situations, it's not easy,» he said.

reunited on the red carpet at the show's season six midseason premiere Wednesday.The epic moment marked the first time Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola has been on a carpet with her castmates since the show's original iteration,, came to an end in 2012.Paul «Pauly D» DelVecchio, Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi, Michael «The Situation» Sorrentino, Jenni «JWoww» Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Nicole Cortese were all in attendance for the big night.The group dressed in their Jersey finest, with Snooki taking it back to the show's early days with her signature half-up half-down hairstyle, complete with the pouf — a pinned-back bouffant at the top of her head.

Vinny Guadagnino is reacting to Gabby Windey's big relationship news. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the star at the show's premiere in New York City on Wednesday, the same day that Gabby revealed on live TV that she's now dating a woman.«I saw that today,» Vinny told ET of Gabby's reveal.

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola is opening up about her return to the franchise.Giancola recently sat down with ET's Rachel Smith, and reflected on her decision to reunite with her former cast members for the upcoming episodes of, and why she stepped back from the world of reality TV after originally ended.«At the time, when everybody decided to go back to the show, I just was in a really like different place,» Giancola recalled, referring to when the spin-off series first premiered in 2018. «I was in a good spot in my life and felt like going back to the show may enter me into some toxic situations again.»«I really took the time to work on myself when I left the show back then.

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola had to prepare for amid her return to MTV's .Giancola spoke to ET's Rachel Smith ahead of 's season six midseason premiere, where she shared how she prepared to reunite with her ex, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. «I knew if I was gonna do the show again that he would eventually be there, or there would be a situation where Ron and O would have to work together,» Giancola said.

Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi is clapping back at the haters.While speaking with ET's Rachel Smith ahead of the second half of 's sixth season, Snooki said she's happy with her body.«I just feel like there's so many comments about people commenting on people's weight, and 'Oh my god she got so big,' or 'Oh my god he's huge.' It's just like — it's the center of everyone's attention,» the reality TV star shared.Snooki posted a TikTok last week addressing her weight and past struggles with an eating disorder. The comment that prompted her to speak out came from followers calling her «huge.»«I've always fluctuated with my weight. And after three kids, it's really hard to get back into it unless I'm really working out every single day, no carbs,» Snooki, who shares Lorenzo, 10, and Angelo, 3, and daughter Giovanna, 7, with her husband, Jionni La Valle, explained.«I'm happy with my body,» she maintained.

's sixth season ended with the shocking return of Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola, and the second installment will give fans even more from the unexpected reunion.ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the returning cast — which includes Paul «Pauly D» DelVecchio, Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi, Michael «The Situation» Sorrentino, Jenni «JWoww» Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Nicole Cortese as they navigate their own personal and family dramas when the latest trip kicks off in snow-filled Pennsylvania — and they break down exactly what fans have to look forward to when the series returns on Aug. 3.«I thought it was amazing to see the dynamic in real-time,» Sorrentino tells ET of Giancola's return to the franchise.

Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi is get candid about weight and eating disorders.In a new video shared to her TikTok account, the  star touched on the topic, not just for herself, but for anyone who's struggled with their body image.«I know it’s an issue for a lot of people. Men, women — it's an issue,» she said. «And it's called weight.»The 35-year-old reality TV star referenced her own lifelong struggle with weight, telling her followers at one point she wasn't eating and was even underweight in high school.«Hight school — not great.

ended with the shocking return of Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola, the reality series is back with the second installment of episodes — and even more of the original star who has not appeared on the spinoff until now. And if that's not enough, Giancola is not the only original star that's reuniting with her former housemates. The remainder of season 6 also sees Ronnie Ortiz-Magro making a comeback to the franchise after taking a step back the past few seasons.Of course, in the trailer for the new episodes, there is no shortage of drama as the family is finally all back together for the first time in 11 years.

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola has officially made her return to the franchise by making a surprise appearance at the end of the season 6 finale of . After Paul «Pauly D» DelVecchio, Nicole «Snooki» Polizzi, Michael «The Situation» Sorrentino, Jenni «JWoww» Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Nicole Cortese wrapped up another dramatic trip, the final episode flashes forward to a «few months later,» showing them all gearing up for another vacation. Not only is Ronnie Ortiz-Magro seen returning to the franchise after taking a step back the past few seasons, but Giancola reunites with her former co-stars when she unexpectedly shows up at the house where they're all staying. «Holy sh*t,» Sorrentino says when the front door opens and he sees who comes through it.«Hey, guys, sorry I'm late,» Giancola says to a clearly shocked group. «What the f**k,» DelVecchio shouts as everyone erupts in laughter, before he's later seen talking to the camera. «Is this real? Are you a hologram? Is this A.I.?» But the happy reunion doesn't last long, with the clip showing Giancola already having to defend herself. «Why are you being messy and coming for me?» she asks at one moment, before she is later seen screaming at the dining table.

Angelina Pivarnick is engaged! The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star said yes to her boyfriend, Vinny Tortorella, after he asked her to marry him on Thursday’s episode of the MTV reality show. Vinny stood at the head of a table as the rest of the cast watched. «I love you so much,» he told Angelina.

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola anointed herself as «the sweetest b**ch you'll ever meet» when she appeared as an original cast member of the hit MTV series. In the years since that show went off the air in 2012 after six successful seasons, Sammi has earned other sweet monikers, from sweetest fiancée to sweetest entrepreneur.When the sequel  was announced, Sammi was the only OG cast member who decided not to accept the vacay, citing she was «at a completely different place in my life right now.» On March 11, Sammi announced she was back and though it's unclear if she’s back in a full-time capacity, she’s set to appear in the current season of Family Vacation, which returned with season 6 at the end of January and has aired seven episodes so far.With her return imminent, ET takes a look at what Sammi's been up to since leaving Jersey Shore.A post shared by Sweetheart Styles (@swtheartstyles)The entrepreneurial bug bites her in 2013 and she launches Sweetheart Styles.

Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola is officially returning to the franchise with an appearance on the spinoff series,. Both the reality star and the series revealed the news on Instagram, posting behind-the-scenes photos of her taping confessionals. «She’s still the sweetest b**ch you’ll ever meet,» the  official account wrote, while Giancola posted her own photo with the caption, «OK I can finally say… I’m backkk!»While it's unclear if she's back in a full-time capacity, Giancola is set to appear in the current season of, which returned with season 6 at the end of January and has aired seven episodes so far. A post shared by Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart" (@sammisweetheart)Giancola, meanwhile, was one of the original cast members of and appeared on the MTV breakout reality series for six seasons from December 2009 to December 2012.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro made a triumphant return to  and announced he's one year sober.The 36-year-old reality TV star appeared during Thursday night's episode and opened up to his longtime pal Mike «The Situation» Sorrentino and explained that, even though life's thrown serious challenges his way, there's reason to celebrate.«It's been a long year,» said Ortiz-Magro during lunch with his co-star. «It's been a lot of just doing the right thing, being a full-time dad, and being sober.

Mike «The Situation» Sorrentino welcomed his first child with wife Lauren Sorrentino this week, and the cast of is pumped to see their co-star as a dad!ET caught up with Jenni 'Jwoww' Farley, Deena Cortese, Vinny Guadagnino, Pauly D and Angelina Pivarnick ahead of 's highly-anticipated return to MTV on June 3, where they shared their thoughts on Mike's new role as a father to baby boy Romeo. At the time, they were patiently awaiting to hear the happy news about the baby's arrival.«I'm so excited for them!» Jenni exclaimed to ET, as Deena gushed, «Oh my god, they are going to be the most amazing parents.»«We are still waiting in anticipation,» added Vinny.