How much does the 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 7 cast make? 'Jersey Shore cast members were not paid in Season 1
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 7 is set to release on February 8, 2024, at 8/7c on MTV. According to reports from InTouchWeekly, the cast of the MTV series now earns a lump sum per episode. However, in 'Jersey Shore' Season 1, they were paid nothing and had to earn through working in Danny Merk's T-shirt shop.
The reality television program 'Jersey Shore,' which aired on MTV for six seasons between 2009 and 2012, has a sequel called 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation'. Filming for the new season began in September 2023. After their wild time in Sin City, the group travels to Las Vegas, returns to the East Coast, celebrates significant anniversaries in Atlantic City, and spends a long summer at the Shore, revisiting their best times together.
Following Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola's unexpected return to the show last season, the notorious ex-couples will get back together when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro joins the "Shore" family vacation in Nashville. The renowned family getaway doesn't finish there, though, as the group returns to Seaside Heights, where it all began, and the mayor of Atlantic City honors the gang. "MVP" also makes an effort to find serenity in Tucson. 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation''s upcoming season promises years-long reunions, explosive confrontations, and stunning revelations.
Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola are among the cast members returning for Season 7. The tumultuous relationship between Giancola and Ortiz-Magro, who were prominent in Jersey Shore, appears to be returning in the teaser video.
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How much does the 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 7 cast make?
The cast of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 maintains a lavish lifestyle while DJ Pauly D is the richest among them. Let's see how much they are paid for starring in the MTV show.
DJ Pauly D
DJ Pauly D, American television personality, and well-known DJ is the wealthiest cast member of the series. With a net worth of $20 million, he is best known for his role on MTV's 'Jersey Shore'. Pauly D reportedly earns around $150,000 per episode and made a three-album deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit Records and G-Note Records in 2011. Apart from his reality show appearances, Pauly D charges $40,000 to $60,000 per set as a DJ. Despite the initial lack of payment in the first season of 'Jersey Shore,' Pauly D has achieved significant financial success in his career.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
widely known as Snooki, has appeared in various reality shows, including 'Snooki & JWoww,' 'The New Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Celebrity Family Feud,' and 'Dancing with the Stars.' With a net worth of $4 million, as per Celebrity Networth. Snooki's career took off with an initial earning of $2,200 per episode on 'Jersey Shore,' eventually rising to $150,000 by 2024.
Apart from her television career, she owns two boutique fashion stores in New Jersey and plans to open one in New York. Snooki faced a viral incident when punched by a school gym teacher, Brad Ferro, in Seaside Heights, leading her to increase event appearance charges from $2,200 to $10,000. In 2015, Snooki and her husband, Jionni LaVelle, invested $2.6 million in a three-story colonial home in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Mike 'Situation' Sorrentino
Mike Sorrentino a prominent figure from the reality TV world, boasts a net worth of $2 million, according to Celebrity Networth. As of 2024, he commands a fee of $150,000 per episode for his role in the MTV series 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.'
Rising to fame through 'Jersey Shore' (2009–2012), Sorrentino has diversified his career, participating in 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2010 and leveraging his popularity for various ventures. He has endorsed numerous products, established a DVD exercise series, introduced a vitamin line, and launched an apparel brand. Furthermore, Sorrentino is an author, with titles such as 'Here's the Situation: A Guide to Creeping on Chicks, Avoiding Grenades, and Getting in Your GTL on the Jersey Shore.'
In 2014, Sorrentino faced tax evasion charges, pleading guilty on October 5, 2018, resulting in an eight-month prison sentence. In November 2019, Mike and his wife Lauren invested $1.8 million in a 9,800-square-foot home in Holmdel, New Jersey, featuring seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an observation deck, a fireplace, a hot tub, and a courtyard.
Jenni "JWoww" Farley
Jenni, recognized as an American reality TV personality primarily for her role in 'Jersey Shore,' boasts a net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Networth. As reported by Radar Online, she commands a substantial fee of $100,000 per episode for her participation in MTV's show 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.'
Beyond her 'Jersey Shore' fame, Jenni has extended her presence to other reality shows, including 'Snooki & JWoww,' 'Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars,' and 'Young Americans.' In addition to her television career, she manages her graphic design firm, Jenni Farley Designs Inc. Her entrepreneurial spirit is further showcased through her authorship of books like 'The Rules According to JWOWW: Shore-Tested Secrets on Landing a Mint Guy, Staying Fresh to Death and Knocking the Competition to the Curb.'
Vinny Guadagnino
Vinny Guadagnino, the American reality TV star renowned for his stint on 'Jersey Shore,' boasts a net worth of $5 million, according to Celebrity Networth. As reported by Cosmopolitan, Vinny commands a salary of $90,000 per episode for his participation in the MTV series 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.'
Beyond his involvement in 'Jersey Shore,' Vinny expanded his horizons by hosting his MTV chat show in 2013 titled 'The Show with Vinny.' This unique show featured celebrity interviews conducted in Vinny's own house while enjoying a meal with him and his family. Subsequently, he collaborated with his mother on a show for The Cooking Channel called 'Vinny & Me Eat America.' In 2017, Vinny made a real estate move, spending $3.5 million on a Hollywood Hills mansion. Fast forward to August 2021, he listed the same property for $3.85 million.
Deena Nicole Cortese
Deena Nicole Cortese, now known as Deena Nicole Buckner, stands as an American reality television personality with a net worth of $2 million. Her prominence arises from her appearances in the MTV reality series 'Jersey Shore' from 2010 to 2012 and its continuation, 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,' since 2018.
According to Distractify, Deena commands a fee of approximately $40,000 per episode for her involvement in the reality show. Beyond her television career, Deena has ventured into the business realm by launching her clothing line.
Angelina Pivarnick
Angelina Pivarnick, an American reality TV actress of Polish/Italian American descent, boasts a net worth of $4 million. Her financial success is attributed to her prominent role in the American reality series 'Jersey Shore,' which debuted on the MTV network on December 3, 2009. Angelina initially earned $3,000 per episode during her time on 'Jersey Shore.' However, her compensation was raised to $15,000 for Season 2. Unfortunately, she departed from the show by the third season. Beyond 'Jersey Shore,' Angelina has made appearances on various shows, including TNA Wrestling, Couples Therapy, and more.
Samantha Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola
Samantha Sammi Giancola, an American reality star, boasts a net worth of $4 million, as reported by Celebrity Networth. Her earnings include a substantial $80,000 per episode of 'Jersey Shore'. Beyond her reality TV success, Sammi Giancola has transitioned into a thriving entrepreneur. Following her time on 'Jersey Shore,' she engaged in a tumultuous relationship with co-star Ronnie Ortiz and faced a notable conflict with JWoww during the show's third season. In 2013, leveraging her modeling experience featured in magazines like Harper's Bazaar and People, she ventured into the fashion industry with her clothing line, 'Sweetheart Styles.' Sammi Giancola expanded her entrepreneurial pursuits by collaborating with SXE Fitness to launch a collection of gym wear. Additionally, she introduced her fragrance, 'Dangerous.'
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
Ronnie Ortiz, a prominent reality TV celebrity, boasts a net worth of $3 million. Renowned for his role as a cast member on the immensely popular reality television show 'Jersey Shore,' Ronnie Ortiz garnered substantial earnings, initially making an impressive $80,000 per episode. Over time, his compensation increased to a remarkable $150,000 for each episode. In addition to his role on 'Jersey Shore,' Ronnie has made appearances in various other television shows, including MTV spinoffs and reunions. His tumultuous relationship with Samantha Giancola garnered significant public attention, and after breaking up in 2014, the exes are set to reunite in 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 7.
Tune in to MTV to watch 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 7 which will start to air on February 8, 2024, at 8/7c.