Why Is Snooki Not on Season 4 of Family Vacation?

By Alice Nichols

Snooki has been a fan favorite on MTV’s Jersey Shore since the show first aired in 2009. Her larger-than-life personality, wild antics, and unique catchphrases have earned her a spot in reality TV history.

However, fans were disappointed to learn that Snooki will not be appearing on Season 4 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Let’s explore why.

Snooki’s Announcement

In December 2019, Snooki announced on her podcast that she would be retiring from Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. She cited the toll that filming was taking on her family life, particularly with her three young children. Snooki explained that she wanted to focus on being a mother and wife without the added stress of reality TV.

“I can’t do it anymore,” Snooki said on her podcast. “Literally, leaving my kids to film it is really hard on me.”

Drama with Angelina

Another factor in Snooki’s decision to leave the show was drama with fellow castmate Angelina Pivarnick. During Season 3 of Family Vacation, Angelina married Chris Larangeira in a ceremony that was attended by all of the cast members except for Snooki, JWoww, and Deena Cortese. The three women gave a speech at Angelina’s reception that ended up causing controversy and hurt feelings.

The speech included jokes about Angelina’s past hookups with male cast members and references to her as the “trash to our bags.” Angelina was understandably upset by the speech and things only escalated from there.

In an interview with Us Weekly, Snooki revealed that the drama with Angelina played a role in her decision to leave the show.

“The last straw for me was when they made us do this speech at Angelina’s wedding,” Snooki explained. “I was like, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ “

Future Plans

So what’s next for Snooki? While she may be done with Jersey Shore, she hasn’t given up on reality TV entirely.

In November 2020, it was announced that Snooki would be hosting a new show for MTV called Messyness. The show will feature viral internet clips and commentary from Snooki and other celebrity guests.

Snooki has also been busy with her podcast, It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey, as well as her clothing and accessories line, The Snooki Shop.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fans were disappointed to learn that Snooki will not be appearing on Season 4 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. However, her decision to leave the show was based on personal reasons related to her family life and drama with Angelina Pivarnick. While she may no longer be a part of the Jersey Shore family, fans can still look forward to seeing more of Snooki on Messyness and following her other ventures.