While we’re on the topic of Jersey Shore: The mayor of Sea Isle City, NJ issued a press release Thursday to quash rumors that MTV’s unscripted smash is on its way to town.
Sea Isle City had been rumored to be the next location for the mid-season reality show, which filmed its first season in nearby Seaside Heights last summer. But there’s no truth to those rumors, say city officials. Jersey Shore’s so-called stereotypical portrayal of Italian-Americans led to a advertiser boycott and criticism from politicians and public interest groups — now Sea Isle City mayor Leonard C. Desiderio has become the latest public figure distancing himself from the program.
“To date, there has been no contact made to City officials regarding this possibility,” the release states. “We have not been contacted about the show ‘Jersey Shore’ filming in Sea Isle. This is an unsubstantiated rumor and in fact, we understand the show is returning to Seaside Heights for the next season. My staff and I are in communication with MTV to clear up this matter and ensure the media is provided with accurate information.”
MTV has not announced plans for a second season of Jersey Shore.