Jersey Shore Reunion: Sammi Giancola Surprises Fans with Epic Poconos Comeback

The Jersey Shore cast is in for an exciting surprise on their trip to the Poconos, and we have an exclusive sneak peek. In this clip from the upcoming episode of Jersey Shore Family Vacation airing on Thursday, August 10th, the group arrives at their cozy cabin nestled in the beautiful Pennsylvania mountains. Mike "The Situation" Sorrento scored the group trip in a raffle sweepstakes, believing it to be the perfect location for the crew to bond and have a memorable time together.

Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, and Deena Cortese are the first ones to arrive, selecting their own rooms. Snooki, aged 35, and Deena, aged 36, choose to room together, while 37-year-old Jenni picks the most luxurious bedroom with a "fireplace" and "walk-in closet." Shortly after, Mike, aged 41, and Vinny Guadagnino arrive at the house, pondering their room options.

Jenni playfully threatens, "I'll give a backhand to anyone trying to steal my bedroom," as old footage from 2009 shows her slapping Mike.

Vinny, 35, and Mike enter Jenni's bedroom where the girls relax and savor a glass of wine. The guys admire the room, acknowledging its beauty, and Mike jokingly remarks, "Didn't I hit the jackpot?"

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“We were the first to arrive, and I slept in a f—king closet last time,” Jenni states. “I really just want a nice room.”

Mike reluctantly agrees to allow Jenni to keep the room to prevent any complications. Speaking of complications, Mike is still unaware that Angelina Pivarnick is en route and will be accompanied by Sammi Giancola.

During the drive to the cabin, the girls engage in a conversation about Sammi's experiences with her fellow cast members after the initial series concluded. Angelina, who is 37 years old, inquires about the reasons behind Sammi's previous conflicts with the girls and her decision to block Snooki on social media.

"I recently launched a unique boutique on the beach, offering something different that no one had attempted before," Sammi shared in a confessional. "It required a significant investment of time and money to establish the store. However, shortly after its opening, I discovered that Nicole was also starting her own beach boutique, adding to the two stores she already owns under her own brand. It felt like a personal betrayal, and I was deeply hurt. Consequently, I decided to cut off all contact with her."

Sammi informed Angelina that she intended to have an honest conversation with Snooki about her emotions when they crossed paths at the house. Additionally, Sammi revealed that she had not maintained communication with any of her former cast members since Deena's wedding in 2017.

In the season 6 premiere, Angelina reached out to Sammi to address the ongoing drama with Deena, Snooki, and Jenni. The women had a heated argument during the season 5 reunion special and hadn't reconciled yet.

It was confirmed in March by Us that Sammi, who chose not to appear on the first five seasons of the MTV spinoff, would be making her debut in season 6. The official Jersey Shore page posted a photo of Sammi seemingly filming a confessional interview with the caption, "She's still the sweetest bitch you'll ever meet."

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation airs on MTV Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.