Yeah Buddy! 20 Scandalous Jersey Shore Secrets Revealed - E! Online (2024)

GTL. DTF. T-shirt time.

While it's hard to imagine, those iconic catchphrases didn't exist just 11 and a half years ago. But they, along with many more infamous pop culture moments, became iconic all thanks to MTV's Jersey Shore.

The reality hit premiered on Dec. 3, 2009, introducing viewers to seven guidos and guidettes, each more coiffed and spray-tanned than the next. But those seven unknown fist-pumping and gym-loving twenty-somethings—Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jenni "JWoww" Farley,Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Angelina Pivarnick and later Deena Nicole Cortese—would go on to become some of the most famous reality stars during the show's five season run, which ended in 2012.

While the show may have ended years ago, its legacy has endured, with Jersey Shore and its starsremaining household names even before MTV revived the series in 2018 with Jersey Shore Family Vacation, reuniting the cast (minus Sammi) and original crew, including series creator Sally Ann Salsano.

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When it first premiered in 2009, Jersey Shore's debut attracted just 1.3 million viewers and a whole lot of negative press, with audiences and advertisers alike shocked to see the debaucheryon display as the cast descended on Seaside Heights, N.J. for a summer.

Then something crazy happened: people became obsessed, investing in the love lives (Oh, the never-ended Ronnie and Sammi drama!), friendships (Oh, the spinoffs they generated!) and family unit (Oh, Sundayfamily dinner forever!) the cast has established. At its peak, Jersey Shore was bringing in 9 million viewers, setting record ratings for MTV.

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But did you know Jersey Shore was actually pitched as a completely different show? And that it was considering recasting its stars at one point?

To get you amped for tonight's brand new episode of E!'sFor Real: The Story of Reality TV,which will examine how the "other half life" by taking a deep dive into fan favorite franchise's likeBelow Deck,The Real Housewives,Jersey Shoreand more, we're offering you 20 surprising secrets about Jersey Shore's early run. Read on for the mind-blowing facts.

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FAQs

Did the Jersey Shore cast actually work at the shirt shop? ›

The Shore Store

While it is a fact that they worked at the store for their paychecks, it wasn't a typical job. Store owner Danny Merk revealed to Vulture that the group started out making $10 per hour and gradually moved up to $20 per hour that summer.

How much of Jersey Shore is real? ›

Unlike other reality shows such as Laguna Beach, Jersey Shore has never been a scripted series. The MTV show and its cast have been authentic from day one and continue to be. Still, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation is different from the original series in some ways.

Did Angelina and Mike know each other? ›

Angelina Pivarnick and Mike Sorrentino dated before 'Jersey Shore' began. “Angelina, on the other hand, technically, before the show, we kind of dated a few times,” Mike said on the podcast. “Which they do reveal on this new season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Who was the highest paid on Jersey Shore? ›

Pauly D is the richest cast member from Jersey Shore by far. Celebrity Net Worth estimates he was earning $150K per episode of the show and is worth a whopping $20 million—in part thanks to his DJ career.

Does Danny still own the shirt shop? ›

Danny Merk is the owner of 'The Shore Store,' frequently seen on MTV's 'Jersey Shore. ' PUBLISHED: November 7, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: January 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Who owns the original Jersey Shore house? ›

Danny Merk is the owner of the Shore Store and was the roommates' boss for Season 1, 3, 5–6. He is also the owner of the Shore house the cast stayed in, which is connected to the store. He makes his first appearance in the premiere episode.

How much does it cost to stay at Jersey Shore house? ›

It's now available to rent for the night on Booking.com. Cast members, including Snooki, The Situation and Pauly D stayed in the house during the show's original run. The house can accommodate 11 guests. It costs around $3,000 a night to rent, depending on the days booked.

Was the note on Jersey Shore real? ›

The Note, also called The Letter, is a piece of Jersey Shore history and an iconic moment in pop culture. It was written by JWoww, Snooki, and Angelina as a way to anonymously tell Sammi that Ron had cheated on her.

Are Vinny and Angelina together? ›

On February 15, 2024, Angelina confirmed that she and Vinny were still together. She posted photos on her Instagram Story of the flowers and card that he got her for Valentine's Day. “Beautiful flowers from my wonderful, loving, helpful, thoughtful, selfless, supportive fiancé,” the reality star gushed.

Are Sammi and Angelina friends? ›

Rather than taking comfort in her friends, Angelina seems hell-bent on making Sammi's life miserable, especially the more apparent her popularity with fans and the media becomes. The conflict between the two ladies has been brought to a boiling point in recent episodes.

Did the Jersey Shore cast already know each other? ›

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Angelina Pivarnick go way back. The reality stars knew each other before filming season 1 of Jersey Shore in 2009 and have a dating history that fans might not even know about.

Why did Jersey Shore stop at season 6? ›

But some of the stars had become distracted with starring in their own spinoffs. MTV decided to pull the plug before the show's ratings got any lower and costs got any higher.

What season did Jersey Shore get famous? ›

The premiere of the third season in 2011 attracted 8.45 million to watch the exploits of Snooki, The Situation and their housemates. “Jersey Shore” went global.

Who is the owner of the T shirt shop on Jersey Shore? ›

Danny Merk is the owner of the Shore Store and was the roommates' boss for Season 1, 3, 5–6.

Was the Shore Store real? ›

The Shore Store opened in 1998, as a gift shop that was open seasonally to visitors to Seaside Heights, NJ during the summer. We have been part of the boardwalk for a very long time.

Where did the Jersey Shore cast work before the show? ›

During the first, third, fifth, and sixth seasons, the cast stayed in a Shore House at the Jersey Shore that was connected to the Shore Store. The cast worked at the store in order to stay at the house. The house and the store is owned by Danny Merk.

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