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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jailed Jersey Shore star breaks silence on Todd and Julie Chrisley's prison release after Trump pardon
Jersey Shore star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has broken his silence on Todd and Chrisley's Trump pardons - six years after he was also jailed for tax evasion. Sorrentino and his brother pleaded guilty to tax offenses related to nearly $9 million in income in 2018. Marc Sorrentino was sentenced to two years while the TV star served eight months. The TV personality revealed he has no sour grapes over the Chrisleys getting a pardon after he was forced to serve his entire sentence. He told TMZ: 'I can definitely relate to some of this story as I've spent eight months in prison for tax evasion. I also got two years of probation, 500 hours of community service and I completed everything including restitution. 'For them to get released early, for me, that is good for the families. I am not sure that anyone who hasn't been in these shoes can really relate. I can definitely see there might be a little bit of outrage. But for me — someone who actually did prison time — I am not mad at it. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I wouldn't go back and get a pardon because it made me a better man. [Still], you gotta stay in your own lane and run your own race. When you get sent away to prison, it is not a good situation for yourself but the families. They get sent away as well to a certain extent and it is so very sad.' At the time of his release in 2019: 'Sorrentino told 'We are elated to finally close this chapter of our life. Thank you to our family, friends and fans for the continuous love and support during this time, it brought us so much peace and comfort. 'We look forward to continuing our life as husband and wife and working on baby situations!' 'We truly believe that the comeback is ALWAYS greater than the setback and we can't wait to show the world ours.' He later tweeted: 'Turn up we free !!! #freesitch.' Early Wednesday evening, Todd was released from Federal Prison Camp Pensacola while Julie was set free from FMC Lexington, according to Fox5. The pair's elated daughter Savannah, 27, spoke to the press outside his Florida prison after campaigning for years for their release. While dressed in bright pink 'MAGA Barbie' attire, she lauded President Trump, who personally called her on Tuesday to inform her of his decision to give her parents 'a full, unconditional pardon.' After a nearly three-week jury trial, Todd and Julie were convicted in June 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta, Georgia area out of more than $30 million in personal loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of wire fraud and tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious lifestyle with expensive cars and designer clothes. Wearing a hot pink MAGA hat, Savannah said she is 'so grateful that I'm going to leave here with my dad' after an 'insane' three years of her trying to get him and Julie freed. She confirmed that her brother Grayson Chrisley would be the one picking up their mother from her Kentucky prison facility. 'President Trump signed the pardons at around 3pm this afternoon and it's all due to President Trump, Alice Johnson, Ed Martin, all of them,' she told the crowd. 'They have truly just shown up and looked at [Todd and Julie's] case with a fine-tooth comb and they've seen the corruption.' After her call with Trump, Savannah said she arrived at her dad's prison in Pensacola at 2 in the morning on Wednesday and has been waiting there since. 'I have not gone to sleep. I did not bring any clothes with me. I did not bring a toothbrush with me. I brought absolutely nothing with me,' she revealed with a laugh. 'I'm just a daughter that wants to take my dad home with me.' When asked what Todd and Julie's reactions were to Trump's pardon, Savannah said that he was initially in total disbelief. 'They didn't believe it. [The pardon] literally came out of nowhere. As I said before, I was walking into the grocery store when I got the call from the president,' she explained. 'I was just in such shock and such awe that the president himself called me and took the time to let me know that my family's coming back together.' Savannah said that her and Trump's entire correspondence was captured 'on video' and that he had called to let her know that he was 'reuniting [her] family.'
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Celebrate ‘Jersey Shore' 15th anniversary with ‘Family Vacation' Season 8 premiere
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Can you believe it's been over 15 years since Snooki and co. first went to Seaside Heights? That's right, MTV's 'Jersey Shore' premiered just over 15 years ago, and to celebrate, the revival/sequel/reunion series 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' is heading back to the shore house where it all began. RELATED: Sammi makes a shocking comment about Ronnie in dramatic 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' trailer Advertisement what to know about 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Date and time: May 29, 8 p.m. ET May 29, 8 p.m. ET Channel: MTV MTV Streaming: Philo (seven days free), DIRECTV (five days free) The new season will follow Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley, Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio, and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, diving deeper into their personal lives and families, while also setting up one epic reunion. What time is 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' on tonight? 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 8 is on at 8 p.m. ET tonight (May 29). New episodes will come out every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. How to watch 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 8 for free: Advertisement If you don't have a cable subscription with access to ID, you'll need a live TV streaming service to watch 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' for free. We recommend Philo, which comes with a seven day free trial before $28/month payments begin. You can also take advantage of free trials of DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV to watch 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.' The free trials are five and three days long, respectively. 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' cast: The entire 'Jersey Shore' crew will return for 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 8. Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Vinny Guadagnino Deena Cortese Angelina Pivarnick Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 8 trailer: Advertisement Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Why Mike 'The Situation' Was Insecure About 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. And while Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six-year hiatus from reality television, he wasn't sure people would like the person he had become. "I was definitely a little bit insecure because the fans had grown to love 'The Situation' and he had abs and was single and ready to mingle," Sorrentino told Newsweek. "And at this time in my life, I wasn't single. I was going through this giant court case...I didn't have a six pack." "I was America going to love me again?" When Jersey Shore premiered in 2009, the cast became overnight celebrities, drawing both massive fan followings and sharp criticism. The New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus called on Viacom, MTV's parent company, to pull the show off the air for perpetuating negative stereotypes of Italian Americans. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stated that the cast misrepresented the state and went so far as to block a $420,000 tax credit for the show. Despite the strong backlash, the show's support was even stronger. Premiering the same year that Twitter exploded in popularity, actor Ashton Kutcher actually created some of the cast's social media handles, Sorrentino said, and they quickly gained millions of followers. "It was definitely gasoline to the fire," Sorrentino said. "I was the GQ sensation of the year. I was on Dancing With the Stars, so to say my stock was soaring." But, as "The Situation" gained fans for his partying and pot-stirring, what the cameras didn't pick up was his serious problem with drugs and alcohol. Mike Sorrentino attends the People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 18, 2024. Mike Sorrentino attends the People's Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 18, 2024. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic In the years since the original Jersey Show wrapped, Sorrentino has opened up about his addiction and his road to recovery. He entered rehab in 2015 and has been sober ever since. At the same time, he was in the midst of a court case that would ultimately result in an eight-month jail sentence for tax evasion. So, when Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premiered in 2018, Sorrentino wasn't the same guy viewers knew when the show left the air in 2012. It forced Sorrentino to think about what actually made him a successful reality television personality, and he realized it wasn't his drinking or partying. It was his authenticity. "That's where I rebranded myself into Big Daddy Sitch and this person trying to find himself again and my love of food and my sobriety journey and all of those new things for me worked better than before," Sorrentino said. "It was more relatable to the viewer to be someone trying to grow up." Part of his sobriety journey has been helping to open the Archangel Centers in New Jersey, dedicated to helping people overcome their addiction. Launching this summer, Sorrentino views these centers as his legacy, and what once started as something to potentially save one person's life has transformed into something "really, really big." When the Jersey Shore cast returns to television for Season 8 of Family Vacation, viewers will see them travel to South Jersey and adopt a DTF lifestyle—although DTF now stands for "down to farm," as the cast will explore whether they can handle farm life. Sorrentino didn't reveal too many details about the new season, but he seemed confident that he does well on the farm because he actually has eight chickens at his house that provide him with fresh eggs every day. "Long story short, I think the producers got that creative and they were like let's throw these guidos and guidettes in that particular scenario," Sorrentino said. "And then a ton of comedy ensues from there." From the farm, the cast travels to Jamaica for their first international trip since visiting Italy, as Sorrentino has only recently gotten his passport back as part of his plea agreement. And while a lot has changed for the whole cast over the years, Family Vacation still features the stars drinking, partying, and being thrown back into that lifestyle, leaving Sorrentino feeling a bit nervous. "I remember thinking to myself, listen, I gotta do this for myself, I gotta do this for my future family. I gotta stay in my own lane and I gotta run my own race," Sorrentino said. "To be honest with you, I go to bars and clubs and I'm happier and dancing more than the people that are drinking." Part of still having fun in those environments and maintaining his sobriety was finding the new version of himself. He likened it to getting a new haircut. There could be an awkward period with the transition, but he urged people who are trying to socialize while staying sober to "stick with it, you're gonna find it." "I'm proof that you can rebrand yourself and be better than you were before," Sorrentino said. "You gotta believe in yourself that you can do this."
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mike Sorrentino calls out 'Jersey Shore' costar Vinny Guadagnino
He wants a courtside situation. Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is calling out his 'Jersey Shore' castmate Vinny Guadagnino for not bringing him as his plus one to Knicks games. Guadagnino, a Staten Island native, can be frequently seen cheering on his home team from Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden — and is allowed to invite a guest, but still hasn't brought Sorrentino. 'During the season, I'm on the wood — courtside. It's an amazing experience there. I try to get these guys to go,' Guadagnino told The Post this week, ahead of Season 8 of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,' which premieres on MTV on May 29. 'I told you I would go!' Sorrentino shot back. 6 Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is calling foul on his 'Jersey Shore' castmate Vinny Guadagnino for not taking him to Madison Square Garden for a Knicks game. GC Images Guadagnino, who now lives in Soho, explained the reason: his co-star would need too much time to suit up ahead of the game. 'Yeah, but he's like, 'You got to give me advance [notice] for my outfit,'' he said. But Sorrentino believes his wildly gregarious nature is the real reason behind the snub. 'He's very reserved,' Sorrentino, who lives in Holmdel, NJ, said of his castmate of more than 15 years. 'We went to UFC one time together and he says, 'I am never going out with you ever again.'' 'Yeah, because he wore a shirt that looked like this. And it was hard to not spot him,' Guadagnino retorted, pointing to Sorrentino's blue floral-patterned Versace button down. 6 'Yeah, because he wore a shirt that looked like this,' Guadagnino said of the reason behind the Sorrentino ticket snub. Brian Zak/NY Post Guadagnino was at Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, where the Knicks beat the Celtics — taking them to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000 — and called it 'the most magical game to be at in the last 25 years.' The reality star is now 'waiting for the right opportunity' to put in a request for tickets to the Eastern Conference finals, where the Knicks are down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers, and hoping the team doesn't get swept so they return to MSG. 'I don't know, I kind of like space out my appearances. I can't be annoying and be like, 'Can I come, can I come?'' 6 Guadagnino was not a fan of the Versace shirt Sorrentino wore when the pair attended a UFC event together in 2024. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino/ Instagram 6 Sorrentino posed for a photo with President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino/ Instagram He also explained how the seating process works for celebrity Knicks fans. 'They put you within the first couple rows and sometimes you're on the floor. It just depends who's there and stuff. I'm definitely more of the second row kind of guy.' Another of Guadagnino's castmates, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley is hoping to take him up on the offer. 'I have to go. But he lives in the city, so it's so easy. It's like hours [for me],' said Farley, who also lives in Holmdel. 6 'They put you within the first couple rows and sometimes you're on the floor. It just depends who's there and stuff,' Guadagnino explained of the seating of celebrity Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post However, if she attends, the mom of two would avoid being caught on camera. 'Jenni, when she goes to sporting events, she hides in the nosebleeds in a suite. She doesn't like to be on the floor,' Guadagnino noted. 'I'm not the cool kid. I want to be in the hat, hiding,' Farley admitted. Guadagnino's castmates will be out of luck in the ticket department when the longtime bachelor — who is currently on the celebrity dating app Raya — finds a girlfriend. 6 Guadagnino revealed his celebrity crush — Victoria's Secret model Juliana Nalú. juliananalu/Instagram 'Raya's cool. I pay $30 a month to get left on read by a DJ … Every girl's a DJ nowadays,' he said. At the moment, he has his heart set on one woman — Victoria's Secret model, Juliana Nalú. 'She's my everything. I would sell my soul,' he said. 'Juliana, if you're reading the New York Post, I'm available.'
The Guardian
01-04-2025
- The Guardian
Charlotte Higgins on The Archers: it's all kicking off in Ambridge
A miasma hangs over Ambridge; an enchantment of sorts. Its inhabitants seem bizarrely foggy about events in the outside world. For example, the word Palestine cannot be spoken in the village. The Malik family have been saying a few prayers during iftar, among which 'Let it stop soon,' is the nearest anyone has come to mentioning The Situation. They have now moved back to their house on the recently sewage-engulfed Beechwood estate – departing their temporary accommodation at the Ambridge Hall B&B perhaps just before the well-meaning joining-in-with-Ramadan by Lynda Snell (MBE) got oppressive. The Snells, on the other hand, are missing the Maliks so much that Constanza upped and died (she's a llama). Ah, the sewage. Aside from its olfactory effects, the longer-term consequences continue. No one wants to eat cheese or yoghurt artisanally produced amid human excrement, remarkably, so Helen Archer's organic dairy business is in trouble. The plan is to make one of Clarrie Grundy or Susan Carter redundant, a typically humane move from the Bridge Farm Archers. The threatened job loss has only strengthened Emma Grundy's resolve to campaign against the evils of Borchester Water. She and Pat Archer turned up at a demo dressed as giant bog rolls, and soon, a plan for a bellringing protest at St Stephen's church was hatched. Alan Franks, at his trendy vicar best, loved the idea, and a 10-hour campanological marathon, plus an outburst of citizen handbell ringing, was devised. Not everyone was delighted. Martyn Gibson, twirling his moustache and swirling his evil capitalist's cloak, swept into the church on the verge of an apoplexy. The bells rang out, nonetheless. A copy of the Guardian must have been smuggled into George Grundy's prison, because he made rather a chilling joke about maths prodigy Brad Horrobin becoming his financial accomplice just as soon as he sets up a family crime cartel – a future for Brad that was fearfully mooted by this column back in November. At any rate, when Brad confessed that he could no longer keep George's video business alive, the young inmate didn't seem to care – strongly suggesting that an alternative, and I'll warrant nefarious, business idea has taken root. I would hate to think of dear Brad morphing into Stringer Bell, but stranger things have happened. This is the last A Month in Ambridge for a while. I'll be back in the autumn. In the meantime I'll be writing a book, and spending much of my time in Ukraine. I'll keep listening, of course. In Ambridge, the agricultural year will roll on: the sheep will still need shearing, the harvest collecting and Natasha's stilettos polishing, even when the rest of the world teeters on the edge.
