Crackdown on 'Jersey Shore' cast
Last Updated: 2:09 PM, February 8, 2010
Posted: 12:12 AM, February 8, 2010
Comments: 56
PrintMTV chiefs are cracking down on the money-grabbing "Jersey Shore" stars' lucrative personal appearances that are netting them up to $7,500 a night.
They've ordered the cast -- including Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, "Pauly D" Delvecchio and Jenni "JWoww" Farley -- to rein in their appearances at clubs and bars or face strict fines or even legal action.
But sources say certain cast members are blatantly ignoring the rules and pushing to rake in as much money as possible -- despite having all signed $180,000 contracts to film a second season this summer.
A source close to the cast told us, "MTV has told the 'Jersey Shore' crew they can only do two personal appearances a week, and that all of their gigs have to be approved by producers. They've threatened the cast that they will be fined if they flout the rules -- but some don't care and are blatantly going ahead to earn as much cash as they possibly can."
A second source told us MTV honchos fear the show's "brand" could turn to trash if the cast continues "pimping themselves" at the current rate. The source said, "We have to put in controls to protect the brand. We don't want them out all over the map at every single bar in the country.
"They have to get permission from MTV prior to doing a personal appearance -- we don't want one of these kids appearing in a topless bar. Pauly D's fan base is about 85 percent women between 12 and 21, we have to protect that."
Michael Schweiger, who manages the cast members except Snooki, confirmed, "We're incredibly busy. It's a hell of a ride right now. This is something like America hasn't seen before as far as reality TV goes. Rather than let it run like a train out of control, there has to be some rules put in place."
MTV did not get back to us.
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Comments (53)
Post Your CommentWorshipping Jeter, Who has no idea you exist, is kooky, son!
02/08/2010 9:26 PM
Is that Joba's twin sister?
ChrisLongski
02/08/2010 8:40 PM
Personal Appearances ? What do they do, strip off naked, a soft-shoe shuffle or juggle ?
I know. They talk endlessly about how it feels to be on TV. And Famous. Guess all the reality-star wannabes pack those personal appearances, looking for an angle.
FJC61
02/08/2010 6:51 PM
These things are Disgustingly Repulsive. Between the lot of them I think they can maybe get 12 brain cells together. It just goes to show you how F$%^&ED UP this country is when we start glorifying youth that know NOTHING But the gym and the beach and less than memorable sex. Hopefully they will all get their share of GIFTS thqat keep on giving!! Lets just hope that Umpa Snookie Lumpa doesn't give birth!! One FUGLY FAT RETARTED MIDGET is More than ENOUGH!!
boone315
02/08/2010 5:49 PM
They need to grab the money while they can, within two years the only appearances they will be able to get is at strip bars and the local bingo hall
jenw
02/08/2010 4:58 PM
MTV you get what you pay for. This talentless, classless lot is what you got. I haven't wanted my MTV in yrs and this is why.
politicians are slime
02/08/2010 4:34 PM
These nittwitts should pay the viewers to watch their crapola
Althea
02/08/2010 3:19 PM
This crew will be history in no time. They need to stockpile a bit of cash before they crash and burn. Never saw the show, wouldn't care much for it. Their 15 minutes of fame are almost over.
gailsnail1
02/08/2010 2:43 PM
Didn't they have to sign a contract to work the show? Can't they be fined or sued for breaking their contracts?
Hit them in the wallet. That's how they will learn their lessons about breaking a contract.