Mamma Mia! The Jersey Shore Cast Heads to Italy

How do you say "gym, tan, laundry" in Italian?

The cast of Jersey Shore is heading to Italy for season 4 of MTV's hit show, the network announced Tuesday.

"While the stateside Jersey Shore locales have become iconic for our audience ... Europe is a fresh spin on a show that continues to reach new heights for us," MTV's Chris Linn said in a statement. "The cast is headed to the birthplace of the culture they love and live by. We can't wait to see what erupts as a result."

Amid their inevitable shenanigans, the gang – which in season 3 includes Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, Vinnie Guadagnino, Ronnie Magro, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola – will leave "the boardwalk behind for the piazzas," "trade gorillas for Italian stallions" and, according to the statement, drop in on Vinny's Italian relatives for a famous Guadagnino family dinner.

"Ohh I Love Italy This Time A Yeahhh," Pauly D Tweeted Tuesday.

Adds Snooki: "Just heard the most amazing news!"

With a whole new country before them where they can create embarrassing moments, one thing we'd love to see is how The Situation's abs stack up compared to the classic competition of Michelangelo's statue of David, on display in Florence.

The next season is set to begin production in the spring in Europe and will air later this year, MTV says.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Works Out His Abs in the Strangest Places

Sure, he puts in loads of time at the gym. But Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino continues to secretly work out his famous abs all day every day, literally whenever and wherever he can.

"While I'm walking, I do it. On airplanes, I do it. In cars, I do it – so when somebody asks, 'Hey, can I see your abs?' it's always there," the Jersey Shore star tells Men's Fitness in its December/January issue, on newsstands November 15th.

The secret is isometric contractions, which enables him to work out the muscles from a static position, without having to do sit-ups or make any other movement.

Not that he's about to give up the "G" in GTL. "Every day when I wake up I gotta go to the gym," he says. "I arrange my other activities around my workout. I have to organize my mind, body and health first."

The relentless exercise is just one part of Sorrentino's grand plan of self-promotion, which has already taken him from the MTV hit to ABC's Dancing with the Stars – and he doesn't plan to stop there.

"On Jersey Shore, people got a glimpse through a keyhole of who I really am. But the world really started to see me on Dancing With the Stars," he says. "I wanted to let people know, hey, this kid is risking a lot just to show a different side to him. I can play many roles."

He's hoping to make the jump to movies next, and isn't about to start questioning the scope of his talents. "I shoot for the stars," he says. "If I get to the moon, I'm OK with that.

The Situation's Book Cover

Reality star, dancer, and now author – is there anything Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino can't do? (Or anywhere he won't flash his abs?)

The Jersey Shore star and former Dancing with the Stars contestant has a new book coming out. Titled Here's the Situation: A Guide to Creeping on Chicks, Avoiding Grenades, and Getting in Your GTL on the Jersey Shore, the cover features, shockingly, a photo of a grinning Sorrentino flashing his famous abs.

The book is published by Gotham and will released on November 2nd.

The Situation may be the first author to come out of Jersey Shore, but his costar, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, is following in his footsteps, with plans to write a book of her own.

Spoiler Alert: Did 'The Situation' Get the Boot from Dancing with the Stars?

Another week, another bottom three ranking for Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino on Dancing With the Stars.

Trailing just below Bristol Palin and Kurt Warner, Sorrentino and his partner Karina Smirnoff failed to impress judges once again, coming in last place Monday night with a combined score of 28 out of 60.

Even Sorrentino's infamous abs, which were exposed on the show, could not save the Jersey Shore star from low scores. Did they save him from elimination? Or was it Palin or Warner who got the boot?

It's a sad Situation.

"You know what? I told myself if I got eliminated today, I put it all out on the floor last night," said Sorrentino after he was bounced from the ballroom. "I made it to the fourth round. ... I'm not a dancer, and I tried to practice. It was definitely hard."

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Thinks He Can Win Dancing with the Stars

Jersey Shore's Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino poses with his partner Karina Smirnoff in this promo picture for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.

The 28-year-old Jersey Shore star told E! that he thinks he has a good shot at winning the dancing title this season. “I definitely got a chance. I’m an athlete, I love the camera, I love people, so as long as I practice, I’ve got a shot.”

Watch "The Situation", along with Bristol Palin, Florence Henderson, Michael Bolton, Brandy and more, when the new season of Dancing with the Stars premieres this Monday on ABC.

Former Dancing with the Stars Contestant Excited for The Situation’s Shirtless Dances

Although Bristol Palin has vowed to stay conservative with her clothing choices on Dancing With The Stars this season, one former constant is betting viewers will get their fair share of flesh from none other than The Situation.

“I want to see how many dances he’s going to do with his shirt off,” former Dancing contestant Louie Vito said. “That’s his trademark, so I want to see if they’re going to play that up or not.”

Not shy about his physique, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is sure to be shedding some clothing during Season 11 of the ABC hit show. And although Sorrentino already labeled himself the underdog, Vito isn’t so sure that the Jersey Shore star will be exiting the stage too early in the season.
“It’s all about the package,” Vito said. “If the package is good then they’ll do well with people voting. I think The Situation could have some good packages. I’m interested to see how he’s going to do without the rest of his crew with him.”

But make no mistake about it, Vito isn’t necessarily hoping The Situation takes home the Mirrorball trophy at the end. He’s more of a Michael Bolton fan this season, who is teaming up with Vito’s season 9 partner Chelsie Hightower.

“I always have to cheer for Chelsie ,” Vito said. “She’s my girl there. I’ll always cheer for her no matter who her partner is.”

Pairs are Revealed for Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars

Bristol Palin and her modest outfits will be paired up with two-time winner Mark Ballas for the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. On the other end of the spectrum, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Karina Smirnoff — neither one exactly a stranger to showing a little skin — have been teamed together.

The nine other pairings — just announced by ABC News — for this season are as follows: Michael Bolton and Chelsie Hightower; Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy; Margaret Cho and Louis Van Amstel; Rick Fox and Cheryl Burke; Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough; David Hasselhoff and Kym Johnson; Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas; Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer; and Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani.

The list of professional dancers notably does not include Edyta Sliwinska, who says she is leaving the show to pursue other projects and finish school. “I’m grateful to the show but my life can’t be limited to DWTS,” she Tweeted on Monday.

The new season begins on September 20th.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino: I’m the Underdog on Dancing with the Stars

The season 11 cast of Dancing With the Stars was just announced and there’s already a situation: Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is officially an underdog.

Because he’s still in production for his MTV show, he’s not going to get to rehearse as much with his professional dance partner, who will be announced today.

“I’m going to lose a couple days practice,” Sorrentino said in a recent interview. “But I don’t mind being the underdog. I promise to try my hardest and practice as much as I can and be the best that I can be. I hope the Situation Nation shows up to support me.”
And that includes his beach buddies.

“I have a ticket or two reserved for Pauly D. and Snooki,” says Sorrentino, who was nearly speechless when he was asked to dance in America’s most popular ballroom.

“It’s pretty unbelievable for me to be on one of the biggest shows on MTV to one of the biggest shows on TV,” he says, noting that fans of his beach show need not worry that he’s going to alienate them.

“There’s enough Situation to go around,” he says. “The Situation has mass appeal.”

Dancing with the Stars Season 11 Cast Revealed!

It’s time to take off the flip-flops and put on the dancing shoes as the cast of Dancing with the Stars season 11 is now in place.

Baywatch alum David Hasselhoff will compete against Jersey Shore hunk Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, as well as former NFL star Kurt Warner, singer Michael Bolton, Bristol Palin and actress Jennifer Grey, Dancing with the Stars hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke announced in a live press conference Monday night during a new episode of Bachelor Pad.

Also ready to hit the ballroom are Brady Bunch star Florence Henderson, Hills star Audrina Patridge, former Los Angeles Laker Rick Fox, singer Brandy, comedian Margaret Cho and actor Kyle Massey.

The celebrity-professional pairings will be revealed Wednesday. And the new season of Dancing kicks off September 20th on ABC.

'Dancing with the Stars' Now with 100% More Abs

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was unofficially confirmed as the reason people will tune into the new season of Dancing with the Stars.

Widely regarded by the cast of Jersey Shore as the worst dancer of the group, the Situation will have to up his game to impress the show's tough judges.

After OK! magazine reported the news Monday, the LA Times also reported that sources close to the show are confirming that Dancing with the Stars has a Situation on its hands. While ABC doesn't officially confirm anyone until Tom Bergeron makes the announcement, Hills star Audrina Patridge, R&B artist Brandy and retired NFL quarterback Kurt Warner are all expected to appear on the show in the fall season.

Unaware of the news, Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough told OK! magazine on Sunday that Mike would be a great personality for the show.

"It’s people like that who come on the show who people will tune in and watch because either it will be a travesty or it will be interesting to see somebody turn something completely around so I’m up for anybody. For me it’s classic entertainment, it’s fun. Whatever gets people talking and tuning in is interesting to watch."

The official cast annoucement will be made next Monday during ABC's "Bachelor Pad".

Jersey Shore‘s Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Could Earn $5 Million This Year

The Situation has no problems when it comes to the compensation.

One of the breakout stars of MTV’s smash hit Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is busily, and effectively, turning his drama into dollar signs. Between his MTV salary, endorsement deals, his own branded products and other media opportunities, Sorrentino, 29, could earn as much as $5 million by the end of this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The abs-flaunting Sorrentino is raking in close to $60,000 per episode in salary, and between $15,000 and $50,000 per event for appearances. He also has endorsement deals with Vitaminwater, Reebok and an unnamed vodka brand; will front a clothing line with Dilligaf and a line of chewable supplements with GNC; has released his own fitness video; and has partnered with Gotham Books to write his autobiography.

Oh, and he also has a “GTL” app and a rap song on iTunes, and has been in talks regarding several big-screen projects.

It’s all part of a carefully orchestrated plan. “We are really excited about all the opportunities coming Mike’s way,” says his manager, Mike Petolino of Gotham Entertainment. “He has been able to secure many endorsement deals, business opportunities and additional television offers based on the success of the show. Our goal has always been to try to build a brand if the situation presented itself.”

‘The Situation’ Wants to Take His Good Looks (and Abs) to the Silver Screen

Mike Sorrentino thinks he’s living a “fairy tale” and that his current situation — starring on a hit reality show — is too much for words, though he managed to find some anyway.

“Maybe it’s the abs or maybe it’s the green eyes,” the Jersey Shore star, nicknamed ‘The Situation,’ said at Las Vegas’s Sugar Factory. “The Situation does look pretty good on TV, so maybe that’s what it is.”

Recently, Sorrentino announced that he has partnered with Dilligaf clothing company to launch a couture line.

“He’s got a lot going on. He’s got a clothing line, songs, he’s all over the place,” Sorrentino said, in the third person, of his upcoming projects. “I’ll congratulate ‘The Situation’ myself. He’s doing pretty good.”

In Las Vegas to celebrate his 28th birthday at Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab Pool Party, Sorrentino said he’s living the dream right now, though he plans on moving on from reality TV eventually.

“This is just a way into the door for me,” he said. “Reality is a stepping stone for me. Being one of the biggest names in reality or the country or the world or whatever, I definitely want to start moving into scripted and films in another year or two.”

Season 2 of Jersey Shore premieres July 29th at 10:00 pm (ET) on MTV.

Paparazzi!: Takes The Cake

Is that part of his "GTL" plan? Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino compares six packs with a cake in his likeness on Tuesday night while celebrating his 28th birthday at Tenjune nightclub in New York City.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino & Other “Jersey Shore” Dudes Featured in Village Voice Queer Issue

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has no problem being featured on the cover of Village Voice’s queer issue as long as he looks good!

And, he does.

The cover image of he and castmates Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Vinny Guadagino appears under the headline “The Guido Ideal” but the story about them inside the issue is simply about the show’s second season.

The Situation posted photos from the shoot on his Facebook page and writes: It’s not for me to judge somebody’s sexual preference and in my opinion the SitUaTIoN looks good as hell and that is my main concern. It just so happens that The SitUaTiON has mass appeal and happily reaches a very broad audience – This is not my first cover and definitely not my last.

Mike had previously said he is flattered that gay men have crushes on him: “I’ll be honest, I like the attention.”

E! Online tracked down Guadagino for reaction to the cover and he said: “I don’t give a s–t, man. I’ve done so many photoshoots and they’re pretty much all the same. I go in there, do my thing, take my shirt off, get my hair and my make-up done and they dress me. I take the pictures and wherever they end up, they end up.”

Paparazzi!: A Wet Situation

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino fixes his signature gui-do after a dip at Miami Beach, where he's shooting the new season of Jersey Shore on Sunday.

Paparazzi!: Meals on Wheels

Waste not, want not! Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino takes his leftovers to go on Monday while flaunting his fab abs in Miami Beach, Florida.

Paparazzi!: Cashing In

What's more impressive: his abs or his bank account? Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino counts his cash on Tuesday while unwinding in Miami Beach, Florida, with his Jersey Shore castmates.

Paparazzi!: Band of Jersey Boys

There's no missing the boys of Jersey Shore! Sporting matching black tanks, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Vinny Guadagnino, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, and Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio put the G in GTL Wednesday, visiting a local gym in Miami where the cast is filming the second season.

SoFLa Local: Where Has the Jersey Shore Cast Been Hanging out in South Beach?

Pump your fists, Jersey Shore fans!

The cast of MTV’s reality hit is on the loose in South Beach — and filming is underway on their follow-up season.

After arriving in town Saturday, stars of the show have worked out in a local gym, hung at the beach and mixed with locals on Miami’s famed Ocean Drive.

Dressed in their Jersey Shore finest, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley and their costars partied at Ocean’s 10, an American-style sports bar that stretches between two hotels, the Edison and the Breakwater. There, they ate and drank colorful frozen drinks, laughing up a storm, according to an onlooker.

“They were here twice yesterday, for lunch and dinner, while shooting a segment of their reality show,” a source at the restaurant tells PEOPLE. “They loved the venue and all had a great time.”
Still, they may be only warming up in Miami, according to another source, who said they so far seemed to keep to themselves.

“They sat at a rectangle table and seemed to be in a bubble all of their own,” the source says. “They were nice and chatty but definitely did not get out of their own comfort zone. They need to get used to South Beach where people of all different backgrounds converge and chill. Time will tell.”

Jersey Shores Invades Miami's SoBe

The cast of MTV's Jersey Shore has "moved in" to Miami's SoBe for their show's second season. Here are pictures of Snooki, The Situation, Pauly D and Ronnie as they arrive to their new "home away from home" for this Summer.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino & Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro