MTV‘s “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” cast members reunited in New York City for the premiere of their final Season, and they have grown up before our very own eyes.
The festive gathering was a walk down memory lane, as cast members such as Nicole “Snooki,” Mike “The Situation,” DJ Pauly D and more posed on the red carpet. Afterwards, the party inside was a nostalgic full-circle moment that featured iconic mementos from the show, including the notorious duck phone, Mike’s neck brace, and Pauly D’s birthday megaphone, which was a sweet treat for enthusiastic fans.
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Guests enjoyed signature cocktails which fittingly made references to popular sayings from the show, such as “G.T.L.” for “gym, tan, laundry,” and they were served delicious Italian bites such as pizza and cannolis, as hilarious footage from across the Seasons played above the DJ. Eventgoers also got to choose their favorite t-shirt from a mini setup of the infamous The Shore Store, where the cast members used to work at on the beach boardwalk in Jersey.
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During the party, the cast members took the stage to reflect back on their documented journeys. Mike “The Situation” heartwarmingly expressed to the guests, “I’ll be honest with you guys. We’ve been doing this for 17 years, and behind me guys is a cast that is the best in the business. Look at these guys.”
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He continued, “Again, we all entered the Shore and you guys have seen us grow up, and I’ll be honest with y’all, I don’t want to get emotional here, but I’m not saying we’re leaving the Shore now, but what we’ve gained is a family. and it’s priceless. Not going to hit you with a quote, but I’m going to hit you with a quote, ‘We didn’t come this far, just to come this far.’ This might be the end of MTV, but it’s not the end of Jersey Shore.”
The upcoming final Season premieres on May 7 and will feature 18 episodes. Check out the trailer below.