Get ready to see a lot less of Snooki’s poof.
MTV is demanding that the cast of its smash series Jersey Shore put the kibosh on its bustling schedule of personal appearances. That means no more accepting money and/or hair gel and tanning lotion to show up at a clubs, parties, Bar Mitzvahs, or the local Tastee Freeze. Since finding fame on the trashy reality smash, series stars like The Situation, J-WOWW, Vinny, and Pauly D have been pulling in up to $7,500 a night making appearances at venues across the country. And they’re not just being asked to show up at clubs and parties, either. Last week, the gang’s manager, Michael Schweiger, revealed that one fan offered $50,000 to have Pauly D walk her down the aisle at her wedding.
Offers like that are bad for business, says MTV. And network execs are banging the gavel.
Under the terms of a new contract — which reportedly pays each cast member approximately $180,000 for Season 2 of Jersey Shore — cast members are now only permitted to make two appearances per week, or face fines from MTV, The New York Post’s Page Six Column said Tuesday. This could be prove a problem for Schweiger, who claims the cast is already booked through May!