Summary

  • Sammi Sweetheart's return to Jersey Shore: Family Vacation was unexpected, but she would not have agreed to come back if she knew Ronnie Ortiz-Margo would still be on the show.
  • Sammi its her return to the show is nerve-racking, as it has been over a decade since she has seen the cast and there has been speculation of possible beef between herself and other original cast .
  • Sammi's condition for agreeing to return was that Ronnie would not be present, considering his recent mental health struggles, as their potential on-screen arguments could cause stress even for viewers.

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola shared the one thing she required in order to consider returning for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. It’s been over a decade since fans have seen Sammi in action with the rest of the bunch, making it quite a surprise when she confirmed her return for summer 2023. The former but soon-to-be-revived reality TV star has lived quietly in recent years, but she's been in the news for her 2019 engagement and subsequent split, as well as her current relationship with Justin May, a non-media personality. This will be Sammi’s first appearance on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, the spin-off series she has reportedly declined to since 2018.

In an interview with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 7 could've been off the table. She acknowledged she "missed it for so long," but had she known Ronnie Ortiz-Margo would be involved, she wouldn't have agreed. "I probably wouldn't have came back if I knew he was still on the show, honestly," she said. Like her absence from the screen, Sammi told People that she hadn't spoken to Ronnie in over a decade. She itted that reminiscing on her past with Ronnie no longer pulls on her heartstrings, but she apparently would prefer not to see him, at the very least.

Sammi "Sweetheart" its Jersey Shore Return Is "Nerve-Racking"

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A reality TV comeback doesn't come without nerves, Sammi revealed. She told People that the first moment she was reunited with the cast was "very nerve-racking." It's understandable, as it has not only been over 10 years of growing apart, but there has also been speculated beef between herself and notable OG's like Snooki and JWoww. She also touched upon this, telling the outlet that nothing happened between her and her former co-stars, but she described their several years without speaking as them going their "own ways."

Sammi "Sweetheart" fans can thank whoever failed to disclose Ronnie's appearance for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 7, as she just revealed that his absence was the one condition she had to be fully onboard. Honestly speaking, she's valid in that; Sammi and Ronnie shouldn't film together, especially considering his recent mental health struggles. A heated argument between the exes has the potential to cause a lot of stress. Regardless of unexpectedly having to see him, Sammi spoke positively about her decision to rekindle with the rest of the cast.

Thanks to her blissful unawareness of Ronnie's simultaneous appearance, Sammi is back. Those counting down the days likely understand the importance that her dealbreaker wasn't presented at the time of agreement. The season features a full cast of the Jersey Shore women, which has yet to be done since the series debut in 2009. It will certainly be packed with excitement, as per the teaser trailer, and it'll be exciting to see the sweetest Jersey Shore star back in action.

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 7 premieres August 3 at 8 p.m. EDT on MTV.

Sources: People, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola/Instagram