Many fans have been wondering if and when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro will return since his departure from Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. During the promotion of JSFV Season 5, the actors discussed their roommate. Here’s what they said about Ortiz-Magro, his mental health, and his departure from the MTV show.
‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ cast members Vinny Guadagnino, Mike Sorrentino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and DJ Pauly D at the 2018 MTV Movie Awards
Vinny Guadagnino, Mike Sorrentino, R onnie Ortiz-Magro and DJ Pauly D | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
‘Jersey Shore’ roommates are wishing Ronnie Ortiz-Magro well
Ortiz-Magro announced his departure from the show in May 2021 to focus on his mental health. “I believe he handled it properly by taking his time to get his mental health in order and going through the process and dealing with all he needed to deal with,” Jenni says. Page Six quoted Farley as saying, “JWoww.” “We wish him the best and hope that he is doing better today than he was before.”
‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ cast didn’t keep in touch with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro while filming
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi acknowledged to Page Six that she didn’t have a lot of time to keep in touch with Ortiz-Magro when they were filming season 5. “When we’re filming, it’s like full-fledged filming,” she remarked. “We’re simply enjoying the moment.” “He was aware that we were filming, but I believe he was preoccupied with getting his headspace in order.”
“We respected his decision to take a step back and focus on mental health because that’s what’s ultimately the important thing,” Pauly DelVecchio added. “I certainly support that decision he made to take that step back and I wanna respect that with him.”
Vinny Guadagn ino was asked if Ortiz-hiatus Magro’s from Jersey Shore: Family Vacation was beneficial or not. , “I don’t know. We wish him the best. He’s on his own personal journey … and all we can do is kind of wish him the best.”
Will Ronnie Ortiz-Magro return to ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’?
It’s currently unknown whether Ortiz-Magro will return in the second half of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 or whether he will return at all. Guadagnino mentioned Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s change over the years when questioned about their castmates’ comeback, adding that the cast will always be there to assist Ortiz-Magro.
“We’re always here for each other when we’re putting in the work and making these amazing comebacks,” he said. “All we can do is wait and see and, like I said, wish him the best.”
Ortiz-Magro did make an appearance in the opening episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 to the delight of many fans. Ortiz-Magro went to Saffire Matos’ family to beg for permission to propose with the help of Sorrentino and his friends.
“It’s kind of soon,” Guadagnino admitted in the episode. Many of the other Jersey Shore roommates felt the same way.
“I’m excited for Ron,” Sorrentino told cameras, adding: “I really hope that he’s making the right decision, but this could be rushed.” Farley agreed, saying, “You can be happy and not rush to the altar.”
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro stepped away after his April 2021 arrest
The show didn’t gloss over Ortiz-arrest Magro’s for domestic abuse in April 2021. MTV offered news clippings as well as resources for fans seeking mental health care.
Ortiz-Magro announced his departure from the show as news of his arrest spread. “After speaking with the MTV team, we’ve mutually agreed that I’ll take a break from the program while I seek medical treatment for mental health concerns that I’ve ignored for far too long,” he wrote on Instagram Stories. “Right now, my number one goal is to face my challenges head on.” A person close to Ortiz-Magro claimed he “wasn’t ready for treatment” a few days later.
