In Touch revealed that Ronnie Ortiz-Magro did something for the first time this past November.
38-year-old Ronnie finally met Justin May, who got engaged to Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola in March. The shocking moment between Ronnie and Sammi’s fiance appeared on the most recent episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
The Shocking Moment Between Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Sammi Giancola’s Fiance, Justin
The Family Vacation episode on May 9th shows most of the Jersey Shore cast enjoying themselves at a “group dinner” in Arizona, but someone was initially missing.
In Touch revealed that 35-year-old Justin and 37-year-old Sammi “were already in Arizona for the trip.” Then, Ronnie appeared to join the group seated at the restaurant. So, how twisted did it get?
In Touch said Justin was “cordial” as Ronnie approached him and Sammi. While In Touch claimed that Ronnie greeted “everyone” and “shook Justin’s hand,” they also revealed that Ronnie “did not interact” with Sammi. At least no harsh words were exchanged between these infamously bitter exes!
How Jersey Shore Cast Responded to Ronnie and Justin’s Encounter
But the rest of the Jersey Shore cast, including Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio, had plenty to say about what happened between Ronnie and Justin.
Pauly D exclaimed that he “didn’t expect that to happen,” he seemed impressed with how Sammi’s fiance behaved when he admitted, “Justin is such a standup guy for doing that. I think that’s a really respectable move.”
Vinny Guadagnino admitted during the group dinner that he didn’t predict a friendly greeting between Ronnie and Justin, joking, “That wasn’t on my Bingo card.” Angelina Pivarnick sounded equally surprised and relieved when she commented, “That was nice.”
Sammi Giancola Said, She Made ‘The Right Choice With the Right Guy’
While Sammi didn’t “interact” with Ronnie at the group dinner, In Touch reported what Sammi said to Justin as Ronnie moved on to hug the rest of the cast. She simply told him, “You’re a good sport.”
Obviously, the Family Vacation producers pre-planned this meeting at the group dinner, but that doesn’t mean Sammi wanted it to happen.
She did a confessional on the episode to express her feelings about Justin and Ronnie coming face-to-face. She called Justin her boyfriend because they weren’t yet engaged, and Sammi confessed that her initial feeling was, “Ah, no!’ I don’t want my boyfriend and my ex shaking hands. Nobody wants that.”
But as her confessional continued, Sammi had a shocking change of heart. She revealed, “At the end of the day, I would rather have this be peaceful than one of the most uncomfortable, awkward situations.” Then Sammi praised Justin, too, saying how reassured she felt that she’d made “the right choice with the right guy.”
Ronnie Said, There’s ‘Better Chance’ of Becoming Friends With Justin ‘Before Me and Sam’
In Touch wrote that 36-year-old Vinny and Ronnie had a heart-to-heart the day after that group dinner, and Ronnie revealed that he had run into Justin again. What happened this time?
Ronnie explained he was at the hotel gym that morning, and Justin was working out at the same time. Did they have a confrontation?
According to Ronnie, Justin “said, ‘What’s up?’” and he answered, “Good morning.” He admitted to Vinny, “That was it.”
That wasn’t all that Ronnie told Family Vacation producers, though. In Touch reported just how Ronnie feels about Justin, and you might not believe this.
He told the producers that he thinks he has a “better chance” of becoming friends with Justin “before me and Sam.” Even Ronnie complimented Justin, claiming that the handshake they shared at the group dinner “showed maturity.” Ronnie added that he was “happy” that things went as smoothly as they did.
Will Sammi and Ronnie Ever Become Friends Again?
At least it sounded like Sammi and Ronnie could now agree on something: Justin is a “good sport” who showed “maturity.” Is there any hope that Sammi and Ronnie will ever be cordial to each other, even if friendship is out of the question?
According to In Touch, there’s little hope for Sammi and Ronnie to become friends. They spilled all the tea in an article published on April 11th about the “awkward reunion” between the exes at another Family Vacation destination.
The Jersey Shore gang went to Nashville for an episode of their reality show, and here’s a crazy side note: according to an MTV “tally,” the cast used the word “awkward” a shocking 237 times to describe the first meeting between Ronnie and Sammi since their explosive breakup in 2014.
The episode aired on April 11th, and Ronnie “joined the group” at their rental house in Nashville, just like he arrived later at the group dinner in Arizona.
Ronnie Wants His Reunion With Sammi to Be ‘Organic’
But as In Touch revealed, Ronnie had lunch plans with the boys after he landed at the airport and before he came face-to-face with Sammi again.
Ronnie joined Pauly D, Vinny, and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino for a lunch huddle. Then, the guys returned to the rental house, where “Sammi was waiting in the living room.”
At least Sammi had her girl squad to back her up at the rental house. In Touch reported that Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, and Angelina were waiting inside with Sammi.
So, how did Ronnie feel in that dramatic moment? Shockingly, he claimed that he wanted his reunion with Sammi to be “organic.” He didn’t explain what he meant by that, and Ronnie even confessed, “I don’t really have a plan going into the house and seeing Sam.”
At least he did take the first step, go into the house, and say “hello.”
Ronnie said beforehand, “I feel like I’m just going to be myself.” As the episode played out, Ronnie did seem like himself—at least he was to the other Jersey Shore ladies.
The ‘Cringeworthy’ Reunion Between Ronnie and Sammi
He gave “individual hugs” to Snooki, Jenni, and Angelina. But as In Touch reported, Sammi “remained seated” in the living room while Ronnie “made his rounds.” They couldn’t hide from each other forever, and finally, Ronnie “mumbled, “Hey, how are you?” to a silent Sammi. After that, In Touch wrote that Ronnie “moved on,” but then, they reported that the situation got “cringeworthy.”
Snooki gave a first-hand account in her confessional during the episode. She described the scene as “Ron… literally hugging everyone, and then he sees Sammi.” She said she thought to herself, “Oh my god, I wanna die,” and you can only imagine how Sammi felt when Snooki revealed, “It’s so cringe, I’m so embarrassed.”
In Touch described the “awkward silence” on the couch after Sammi and Ronnie’s reunion. Then, “the group went their separate ways to get ready for dinner.”
When she was alone with her girls, Sammi claimed that she felt “OK” seeing Ronnie again. Was that the real truth?
Sammi Said, ‘I Feel Nothing. He Doesn’t Affect Me …’
Sammi also confessed she “wasn’t expecting anything,” and while Snooki described feeling “cringe” and “embarrassed,” Sammi made a shocking confession about her true feelings.
She said, “I feel nothing. He doesn’t affect me. You guys are working on friendships. I have no need to work on a friendship.” Did Ronnie feel the same way?
Shockingly, Ronnie told the guys in another room that he felt it “worked out well” seeing Sammi again after all the scandals that ripped them apart. Maybe Ronnie was remembering their terrible past when he added, “[it] could have been worse.”
The Family Vacation producers tried to lighten up the awkwardness at the group dinner in Nashville with a spicy chicken eating challenge, and In Touch confirmed that Ronnie and Sammi “sat apart from one another.”
Thankfully, the contest worked for Sammi, who claimed, “I actually am enjoying myself.” She added that the “whole dinner and challenge” was a great “distraction” for her. Sammi claimed she wasn’t “worrying about anything or anyone” and was “just having fun.”
Sammi Confessed, ‘I’m Going to Explode’
But since this is Jersey Shore, fun isn’t always the most compelling entertainment for the viewers, and In Touch reported that “things took a turn” when Vinny decided to bring up “the infamous note” from season 2 of the OG Jersey Shore.
JWoww and Snooki wrote the note, and it spilled the tea about “Ron cheating on Sam in Miami” back in the day.
In Touch wrote that Sammi had been “able to joke” about the note before, but it seemed that Sammi didn’t want to bring up the past again in front of Ronnie in Nashville. Sammi snapped at Vinny that it wasn’t “funny,” and In Touch reported that Sammi looked “visibly annoyed.”
Later, Sammi recounted that disastrous part of the group dinner in a confessional. She felt that Vinny “really ruined it,” and it sounded like Sammi was at her boiling point.
She revealed that she had been “cool, calm, and collected about the whole Ron situation,” but she couldn’t take what Vinny did “lightly.” Justin was not on this trip, and hopefully, Sammi’s fiance can help her control her emotions going forward. After the group dinner in Nashville, Sammi confessed, “I’m going to explode.”
