The Situation’s Dad — I Want a Reality Show!

It’s barely been a day since he broadcast his expletive-filled diatribe across the Internet — but TMZ has learned … The Situation’s dad Frank Sorrentino already has plans in place to pursue a reality show.

Sources close to Frank tell TMZ, he hopes to start shopping his show as soon as he locks down his tell-all book deal — whenever that happens.

As for WHY Frank’s doing this — we’re told his own kids once said he had no talent … and now he’s out to prove them wrong.

If the reality show doesn’t work out — sources tell us, Frank is also open to hosting or co-hosting some kind of talk show.

Now THAT would be entertaining.

News Source: TMZ

The Situation — Cops Involved After ‘Dancing’

The Situation came face-to-face with the LAPD last night … just hours after leaving “Dancing with the Stars” … and TMZ got the whole thing on tape.

It all went down in Hollywood … right after Sitch left Playhouse nightclub with a few members of his crew. The “Jersey Shore” star rolled into a waiting SUV and took off … but moments later, the car was stopped on the side of the road … next to an LAPD squad car with flashing lights.

It’s unclear why the police got involved — but both The Situation and his friends got out of their SUV and had a friendly exchange with the officers … who never got out of their squad car.

Law enforcement sources tell us Sitch and his boys were not cited for anything — and were allowed to go on their merry way.

Source: TMZ

Roastmaster Jeff Ross Heats Up ‘TMZ on TV’

Jeff Ross — the guy who put on a Speedo to roast David Hasselhoff — has assumed control of Harvey’s sippy cup to host today’s episode of “TMZ on TV.”

Dude goes off about Kim Kardashian, The Situation … and even Mel Gibson — you’re not gonna wanna miss this stuff!!

Source: TMZ

The Situation — Rollin’ On Expensive Dubs

It’s the car that abs bought –  a 2008 Bentley coup for The Situation, and all he had to shell out was around $100,000.

But Sitch isn’t rollin’ alone … his brother, Marc Sorrentino, got a slightly less-expensive 2008 Bentley.

Our Sitch sources say both cars were paid for through the brothers’ company – MPS Entertainment … brokered by Andy Eminger from Celebrity Rental.

We’re told the boys are getting the cars suped up with custom rims and sweet sound systems.

Only in America.

Source: TMZ

The Situation’s Gonna Be Late to the ‘Dance’

The Situation’s “Dancing with the Stars” career has already hit a major setback — TMZ has learned dude will get significantly less time to practice for the show … all thanks to “Jersey Shore.”

Sources connected to The Situation tell us the “stars” are scheduled to begin rehearsing on Monday — but since Sitch still has serious “Jersey Shore” obligations (taping, appearances, etc) that dude won’t be able to slip on his Capezios until at least September 8.

… and since it’ll probably take a couple more days to shake that nasty “Jersey Shore” hangover … who knows when Sitch could be ready to begin practicing for the September 20 premiere.

Bottom line — Sitch will get almost half the prep time as Bristol Palin, Kurt Warner, David Hasselhoff and Audrina Patridge … then again, he’s the only one with a job.

So will Situation be hoisted by his own unitard?

Source: TMZ

‘Jersey Shore’ — The Strike Is Ovah!

Finally … peace in Seaside Heights — because MTV has officially announced that the “Jersey Shore” cast is all set for Season 3 … with one big-ass exception.

Sources connected to the show tell TMZ Angelina will not be returning to “Jersey” … but The Situation, Snooks, Pauly D, Jwoww – even Ronnie, Sammi and Vinnie … will all be back.

Source: TMZ

‘Jersey Shore’ Crew — Ready and Waiting …

There are 150 crew members waiting patiently in Seaside Heights, NJ — now they just need the cast of “Jersey Shore” to show up.

SallyAnn Salsano, executive producer of the show, tells TMZ they are ready to shoot. Salsano says they are “committed to the show” and “ready to go.”

As we first reported, the cast has refused to shoot scenes for season three until a new deal is in place.

Source: TMZ

Snooki — Out of Touch with Reality During Strike

Snooki made contract negotiations practically impossible yesterday during the “Jersey Shore” strike — as soon as the crap hit the fan, she accidentally tweeted her BlackBerry Messenger PIN and had to trash her phone.

Snooks accidentally posted her BBM to her Twitter account — which has over 310,000 followers — and we’re told her phone exploded nearly instantly with the torrential wave of messages she received from fans.

According to sources close to the reality star, Snooks had to ditch her phone and get a new one — making her completely unreachable for hours.

Note to MTV: GET SNOOKI’S NEW NUMBER.

Source: TMZ

‘Jersey Shore’ Producers — They’re All Expendable

The producers of “Jersey Shore” don’t want to cave to the cast’s demand for more money, and are ready to cut the cord, TMZ has learned.

TMZ broke the story … members of the cast went on strike yesterday, refusing to shoot over the weekend for Season 3.

Sources connected with 495 Productions tell TMZ the cast is ultimately hurting the show.  As one source put it, “The show is not about famous rich people with managers coming to the Shore.”

495 would like to keep a few of the cast members — notably The Situation, Snooki and Pauly D — but they think the strike by the cast is the last straw.

We’re told the cast feels like they’ve been tricked, because they felt their contract — which gives each of them $10,000 an episode — was only supposed to cover Season 2 in Miami.  They feel they’re being screwed now that producers want them to go to the Shore and shoot another installment under the existing deal.

As we first reported, The Situation is being tempted with a sweet new contract and we’re told it’s pissed off some of the other cast as well as the crew.

Here’s the rub … Sources say MTV thinks they have “magic in a bottle” with this group and wants to keep the cast intact.

Source: TMZ

‘Jersey Shore’ Cast Goes on Strike

The cast of “Jersey Shore” is so dissatisfied over their contract situation that they refused to shoot scenes for the upcoming third season until they get a better deal … this according to sources connected with the show.

The cast was supposed to begin shooting “at home” scenes today for season three, but we’re told JWoww, Ronnie, Sammi, Pauly D and Vinny – who are spread out between New York and Rhode Island — told the crews they weren’t shooting without new contracts.

The Situation and Snooki are supposed to shoot tomorrow, and we’re told Snooki plans to do the same. No word yet on The Situation, but as we first reported … he’s having contract issues of his own.

Sources close to the show tells TMZ the cast feels they can make more money doing appearances for two months, rather than filming the show.

A rep for MTV had no comment.

Source: TMZ

The Situation — Armed and Loaded

MTV is in secret negotiations with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino … putting a super-confidential contract on the table that could make The Sitch a fairly rich man.  It’s totally confidential, except for the fact that we have a copy.

According to the proposed deal, MTV is offering Mikey a one-time bonus for the impending Season 2 in Miami, ranging from $60,000 to $180,000, depending on ratings.

So why, you ask, would MTV offer Mike more money if he already has a contract for Season 2?  Turns out MTV plans to split up Season 2 — using the second half (Seaside Heights) for Season 3 — and they want Mike to sign on for a possible Season 4.

Under the new proposal, The Sitch would pull in between $27,500 – $45,000 an episode for Season 4. Not a bad bump … considering he’s making $10k an episode for Seasons 2 and 3.

MTV wanted The Sitch to sign on the dotted line by this past Thursday, or the deal was off the table.  But we’ve heard they are now giving him a few more days to mull it over.

Best case scenario – The Situation walks away from “Jersey Shore” far filthier than he was before … rich, that is.

A rep for MTV had no comment.

Source: TMZ

The oil-soaked handwriting is on the wall … TMZ has learned “Jersey Shore” is about lose 4 familiar, overly-tanned faces in Season 3 … to make room for 4 fresh overly-tanned faces.

Our spies tell us …  the footage that was already shot of Sammi, Ronnie, Vinny and Angelina has  “underwhelmed” MTV honchos. As for replacing them for Season 3, one source said, “They should be very worried.”

As for The Situation, Snooki, Pauly D and Jwoww … they’re sold for next season.

Source: TMZ

Cops: The Situation’s Abs Pose a Threat

TMZ has learned The Situation was ordered to cover up his stomach this weekend after cops became concerned that his belly flashing was causing a large crowd to get violent.

It all went down at the Aztec Ocean Resort in Seaside Heights, NJ — where according to officials more than 3,000 people gathered on the streets to watch The Situation dance on a hotel balcony.

According to the Seaside Heights Chief of Police — people were getting pushed and shoved in the crowd when The Sitch removed his shirt … so the Chief personally asked the “Jersey Shore” star to cover up and tone it down before the crowd got out of control.

The Chief tells us The Situation totally understood and even put his shirt back on … but it’s only a matter of time before it happens again!!!

Source: TMZ

The Situation — Not Too Big for Unemployment

It seems The Situation had no faith in his future as a reality TV star, because after shooting Season 1 of “Jersey Shore” — dude filed for unemployment.

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According to a document obtained by TMZ, The Sitch — formally known as Mike Sorrentino — filed for unemployment in New Jersey on October 25, 2009 … “Jersey Shore” didn’t premiere until December 3.

New Jersey then sent a Request for Separation Information form to the restaurant in Florida where Mike was last employed … to verify that he was really terminated.

Source:  TMZ