Jersey Shore Family Vacation cast discusses final season and future plans

11 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 7

Ahead of the May 7 premiere, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said the group hopes to keep filming after MTV and seek a new platform after 17 years together.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino said the cast feels optimistic about securing another deal, while Polizzi also revealed she is documenting treatment for stage 1 cervical cancer.
The franchise began in 2009, and cast members said memes, TikTok and enduring fan interest have kept it culturally relevant as they weigh life after MTV.

Can the Jersey Shore brand survive on digital platforms without a major TV network's backing?

Will their next project favor real-life struggles over the drama that first made them famous?

How will the cast's vast wealth gap influence their next collective move as 'free agents'?