Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola shocked her roommates with a surprise return after an 11-year hiatus on Thursday’s episode of “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” on MTV.
The 36-year-old reality star first surprised Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Deena Nicole Cortese, Vinny Guadagnino and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino in the Season 6 episode titled “Code Word: Lasagna,” when she arrived unannounced on a weekend trip to Pennsylvania with Angelina Pivarnick.
Sammi admitted she was terrified of seeing housemates again as she met up with 37-year-old Angelina for their drive to the Hawkview Estate together.
“I can’t believe this is happening. “I’m about to take my first vacation with these guys in 10 years,” Sammi said in a confessional.
“I haven’t kept in touch with any of my roommates. So I honestly have no idea how they’re going to react. I am scared. “I’m really scared,” she added.
She’s back: Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola shocked her roommates with a surprise return after an 11-year hiatus on Thursday’s episode of “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” on MTV
Angelina was excited to have Sammi with her after a falling out with JWoww, 37, over her reaction to Angelina’s surprise engagement in New Orleans and clashing with Deena, 36, during the show’s reunion.
On the drive, Sammi told Angelina how she blocked 35-year-old Snooki on social media after opening a competing beach boutique, and felt let down by her former good friend Deena, who didn’t speak up after she had decided not to continue filming with the cast.
She also told Angelina that she recently overheard JWoww making derogatory remarks about her on a podcast.
Sammi announced in 2018 that she would not be returning to reboot the Family Vacation series after being a member of the original cast of Jersey Shore from 2009 to 2012, which aired on MTV.
She previously had a difficult relationship with actor Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, 37, and when she announced she would not be taking part in the remake, Sammi said she wanted to avoid “potentially toxic situations” and planned to focus on hers instead Focus on ‘business and relationship’.
As Sammi rode with Angelina, she revealed that she last saw everyone at Deena’s wedding six years ago.
Angelina also took the opportunity to fill Sammi in on all her drama with JWoww and Deena.
“Oh my god, Angelina can talk,” Sammi said in a confessional.
Code word: The 36-year-old reality star shocked Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio in the Season 6 episode titled “Code Word: Lasagna” when he was the last to arrive
Really scared: “I haven’t kept in touch with any of the roommates.” So I honestly have no idea how they’re going to react. I am scared. “I’m really scared,” Sammi said in a confessional
Team building: Angelina was delighted to have Sammi with her after a falling out with JWoww, 37, over her reaction to Angelina’s surprise engagement in New Orleans and clashing with Deena, 36, during the show’s reunion
Catching up: During the drive, Angelina took the opportunity to update Sammi on all her drama with JWoww and Deena
“Wow. I hope these girls don’t think that I’m your buddy and that you’re dragging me into this drama to help you with your boys’ problems. “It’s not something I want to be a part of,” Sammi added.
Meanwhile, Mike set the dining table.
“When is Sammi coming here?” joked Vinny, 35.
Deena, Nicole and JWoww all complained about Sammi since she was about eight miles away.
“She’s too good for us,” JWoww said.
“She’s not a woman,” Snooki said.
Sammi admitted in the confessional that she didn’t know how she would be received.
“I don’t want negativity.” I don’t want drama. “I’m here to solve problems, not make them work,” Sammi told Angelina.
Dining table: Mike Sorrentino set up the dining table with JWoww’s help while Vinny jokingly asked what time Sammi was arriving
“Buckle up girl,” Angelina said.
The roommates were gathered in the kitchen awaiting Angelina’s arrival when Sammi walked in and everyone’s jaws dropped.
‘Hello folks. “Sorry I’m late,” Sammi said.
There was an awkward silence as they were all visibly stunned.
“Don’t be so excited,” Sammi teased.
“Am I in the Twilight Zone?” Vinny exclaimed.
JWoww walked over to Sammi and hugged her while Snooki and Deena wiped the tears from their eyes.
“This is like a really great surprise,” Deena said.
Strolled in, “Hey, guys. “Sorry I’m late,” Sammi said as she surprised the roommates by arriving with Angelina
Jaw dropped. “Am I in the Twilight Zone?” Vinny exclaimed
Big Hug: JWoww walked over to Sammi and hugged her while Snooki and Deena wiped the tears from their eyes
Emotional: Snooki wiped away tears after seeing Sammi again
Vinny said they always joked about Sammi coming back just because it was so far fetched.
In a confessional, Angelina acknowledged the credit for bringing Sammi back.
Sammi then quickly resolved all of their differences with Snooki, Deena, and JWoww. She admitted to being “petty” when she blocked Snooki, accepted Deena’s explanation for their friendship drifting, and forgave JWoww for making assumptions about what she thought of Jersey Shore.
“I couldn’t be in the house with a toxic ex.” “You might not have really known, but nobody’s ever really asked me either,” Sammi said.
Sammi explained that she doesn’t hate Jersey Shore but needed to take a step back to figure out her life.
“Very fair,” said JWoww.
“Especially when I just got out,” Sammi said.
“Well, I apologize. “I really love you,” JWoww said. “And I was just a hurt friend. And I really, really miss you.’
Differences Resolved: Sammi then quickly settled all of her differences with Snooki, Deena, and JWoww
Angelina said in a confessional she was shocked that Sammi made up with everyone within 12 minutes.
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, 43, came alone to the weekend getaway where Mike won the lottery.
The roommates decided to prank Pauly by hiding Sammi from him, agreeing on the code word “lasagna” for their reveal.
Sammi was on his hands and knees behind a kitchen counter when Pauly came in with his mini megaphone.
They tried to tell Pauly about the meal, but he kept talking through his noisemaker.
“I’m squatting on the floor. It’s dirty. I have crumbs all over my arms and hands and I’m like, come on guys. Can we just do that? Sammi said in a confessional.
Vinny finally told Pauly that he had made his favorite meal and everyone shouted “lasagna!” at the same time.
“Oh nice,” Pauly said as Sammi lifted her head and smiled at him.
Hide and seek: The roommates decided to prank Pauly by hiding Sammi from him, agreeing on the code word “lasagna” for their revelation
“What the hell?!” Pauly exclaimed when he recognized her.
Sammi said in a confessional that she was “very touched” that they were “really happy” to have her back.
Snooki then privately scolded Angelina for her behavior at the reunion and for being so dramatic.
Angelina said she never intended to hit Deena, who was yelling at her.
Snooki said she overreacted and Angelina complained that she was always on her side.
Angelina and Snooki both admitted to crying over the drama within their friends group.
Cute Smile: “Oh lovely,” Pauly said as Sammi lifted her head and smiled at him
Great prank: “What the hell?!” Pauly exclaimed
Private Scold: Snooki then privately scolded Angelina for her behavior at the reunion and for being so dramatic
The episode also saw Mike meet up with Ronnie just days before, who expressed interest in returning to the show.
Ronnie had retired after a series of setbacks to attend to his mental health.
The original “Jersey Shore” became a cultural phenomenon when it first aired on MTV and made all of its stars famous.
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation will return on MTV next week.