Season 5 ofJersey Shore:Family Vacationis almost here — markingNicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s official return to the franchise.
In season 5, the iconic reality stars are heading to the Florida Keys for the first time ever. Fans will see the group engaging in their customary antics and drama, as well as catching up on the past year’s life changes, including both Sorrentino and Cortese’s new babies.
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In December 2019, Polizzi announced that shewas “retiring” from the showto focus on her family, though shereemergedfor the second half of season 4 earlier this year and is officially back for the upcoming season 5.
Ortiz-Magro, 35, also previously announced that he was"stepping away"from the show as he sought treatment for “mental health issues.” In August, though, he toldTMZthat hisJersey Shorejourney is “definitely not over,” adding that fans can hope to see him as early as the end of season 5.
“I feel great. Four months sober. I quit drinking,got engaged, full-time father, you know, living a good life,” Ortiz-Magro, who shares 3-year-old daughter Ariana with his exJen Harley, said at the time.
He continued, “I stepped away [fromJersey Shore] to deal with my mental health, be a father to my child, be a fiancé to my woman. I’ll be back and, you know, all the fans love me and I love them too, so I’m going to give them what they want and I’ll see them soon.”
Ahead of the season 5 premiere, fans can celebrate the holidays with theJersey Shorecast with the12 Days of JERZMASon December 16th at 8 p.m. ET, during which Polizzi, Farley and Sorrentino are sharing their 12 favorite days fromFamily Vacation.
source: people.com
