The Jersey Shore cast may have already packed their bags full of glittery t-shirts and enough bronzer to tan a small country, but it seems Snooki, Pauly D and the rest of the gang, will have to cool their jets for a few days before heading across the pond to begin filming in Florence, Italy.

In addition to revoking some of MTV’s filming permits for the show’s 4th season, Mayor Matteo Renzi has reportedly requested that the entire cast not be filmed drinking alcohol during their stay in Florence.  So, what you’re saying here Renzi, is that you want to pull the very legs of this show out from under it?  You know quite well that without alcohol, there is no Jersey Shore – we’re on to you.

While filming is supposedly halted indefinitely, MTV execs insist that this is only a minor setback and filming should begin sometime this week.

Production on Jersey Shore will begin this week, following the Italian presidential visit to Florence. In the ongoing spirit of cooperation, we’re waiting until his official visit concludes to start filming,

Ooooooh.  You guys just didn’t want your city infected with “finto Italianos” when el Presidente dropped in.  Understandable.

You can run Florence, but you can’t hide.  One way or another, Jersey Shore Season 4 is set to air in July.

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