Although it may be hard to believe, it’s been over a decade since the world was introduced to Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki, and the rest of the cast of Jersey Shore: Family Reunion. In the years since the show’s debut, a lot of things have changed. One thing that hasn’t, however, is the fact that Snooki has remained a fan favorite.
Her personality and adventurous spirit endeared her to the hearts of millions of people from all over the world. With the end of Jersey Shore in 2012, fans were more than excited when the spin-off, Jersey Shore: Family Reunion, premiered in April 2018, with Snooki still part of the group. However, Snooki’s departure from the show at the end of season 3 left many of the show’s audience in disbelief and shock. Many wondered why Snooki chose to leave Jersey Shore: Family Reunion after season 3.
What Was The Deal With Snooki?
Snooki not being on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation definitely changes the dynamic of the show. However, her absence is something that fans had to get used to as the show progressed. When news initially broke in the summer of 2020 about Snooki’s departure from the series, she revealed one big reason why she wouldn’t be back; drama. Season 3 viewers will remember the famous speech the rest of the girls, and Snooki gave at Angelina Pivarnick’s wedding.
The speech turned out to be more of a roast session with Angelina in the hot seat. Viewers (and wedding guests) couldn’t help but feel that the whole thing was a little cringy. After the episode, Snooki insisted that the speech was never supposed to happen. Snooki further addressed what happened behind the scenes in her podcast. In her words,
“I literally told producers, ‘I’m not going to do a speech because I’m not comfortable doing one; I don’t think we should be doing one. I said, ‘We’re not going to make a mockery of this wedding,’ and, of course, we were forced to do something we didn’t want to do.” She continued, “I literally said ‘no’ like ten times. Even though MTV paid for Angelina’s wedding fully, and it was the final episode of the season, of course, they wanted it to be crazy with all of us there. Her sister was the maid of honor, and I felt she should do the speech.”
Regardless of whose idea it was, the speech stuck with Snooki, Deena, and JWoww. The backlash resulted in Snooki wanting nothing to do with the show. Drama isn’t the only reason Snooki decided to leave the show, though. She also wanted to spend more time with her husband and three children. Based on her recent activity on social media, Snooki is perfectly fine with not being on the show.
Is Snooki Done With Reality TV For Good?
Although she is no longer a cast member, many fans still hope she’ll make a surprise appearance during season four. Having her pop up in an episode or two would definitely be a pleasant surprise. Even if that doesn’t happen, there’s still a good chance we haven’t seen the last of her on our TVs. After all, Snooki is a fixture in the reality TV world at this point. According to Cheat Sheet, Snooki said,
“I’m not done with reality TV. I still want to do other things. I actually have like five shows I am trying to get MTV to do. Either way, you are still going to see me, but just not on Jersey Shore because I can’t handle that shit anymore. It’s cray-cray.”
Snooki didn’t go into any details about the type of show ideas she’s pitching. If there’s one thing we know about her, it’s that she’s entertaining. No matter what she does, viewers can rest assured that it’s going to be fun to watch. She may get the chance to do a show about her life as a wife and mother.
What To Expect From Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season Four
Jersey Shore fans can rest assured that the show has maintained much of its essence even without Snooki. There’s still plenty of drama to go around. Viewers will also get to see the cast in a much more mature light. The shore house has some new relationships, and they will likely play a big part in the storylines throughout the season. Those on the fence about watching Jersey Shore: Family Reunion without Snooki will likely enjoy the show anyway.Jersey Shore: Family Reunion
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