The 32-year-old breaks the news on “It’s Happening With Snooki & Joey,” the podcast she hosts with friend Joey Camasta. “There’s reasons why I’ve come to this decision,” she says in the Friday, December 6, episode, segueing into her announcement. “It’s definitely a hard decision.”
“OK, you guys, I love you so much, and don’t hate me for my decision, but I have to do what’s best for me at the moment, and I am retiring from Jersey Shore,” she said. “I am not coming back to Jersey Shore [Family Vacation] for a season 4, if there is one. And there’s a lot of reasons why, but the main reason is really … I’m just like, I just can’t do it anymore.”
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Spike TV’s 7th Annual Video Game Awards 2009 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) TV Personalities Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jenni "J-WOWW" Farley, Nicole "SNOOKI" Polizzi and Pauly Delvecchio arrive at Spike TV's 7th Annual Video Game Awards at the Nokia Event Deck at LA Live on December 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Spike TV’s 7th Annual Video Game Awards 2009 – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Boxer Mike Tyson, Jenni "J-Woww" Farley, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Pauly DelVecchio, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino present the Best Shooter award onstage during Spike TV's 7th Annual Video Game Awards at the Nokia Event Deck at LA Live on December 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Cast Of “Jersey Shore” Rings The NYSE Opening Bell – July 27, 2010
ShareNEW YORK - JULY 27: TV personalities Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Vinny Guadagnino ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 27, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
2010 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: TV personalities Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio, Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Deena Nicole Cortese, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola and Vinny Guadagnino of the show "Jersey Shore" arrive at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
In Touch Weekly Annual “Icons & Idols” Celebration – Arrivals
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: TV personalities Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi (L) and Jenni 'JWoww' Farley attend In Touch Weekly's annual "Icons & Idols" celebration at Bar Marmont on September 12, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
The USO Presents “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” – Show
ShareMIRAMAR, CA - DECEMBER 03: TV personalities Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and comedian Kathy Griffin speak onstage during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar on December 3, 2010 in Miramar, California. "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" concert event will be televised on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. (Photo by Michael Caulfield/Getty Images for VH1)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Signs Copies Of “A Shore Thing”
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Television personality Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi signs copies of "A Shore Thing" at Borders Columbus Circle on January 10, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Visits The 2011 Washington Auto Show
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 31: Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi signs autographs at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
Jersey Shore Photocall In Florence
ShareFLORENCE, ITALY - MAY 19: (L to R) Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio and Vinny Guadagnino attend "Jersey Shore" press conference at Hotel Brunelleschi on May 19, 2011 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images)
Fox’s “The X Factor” Season Finale – Night 1
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Jersey Shore cast (L-R) Jenni 'Jwoww' Farley Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi,Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio,Vinny Guadagnino arrive at Fox's "The X Factor" Season Finale Night 1 at CBS Television City on December 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
TrevorLIVE New York – Inside
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Television personalities Jenni 'JWoww' Farley (L) and Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi speak on stage at TrevorLIVE New York at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on June 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Visits Walt Disney World
ShareLAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (R) poses with fiance Jionni LaValle (C) and one-year-old son Lorenzo inside the Italy pavilion in the Epcot theme park September 27, 2013 at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Polizzi is currently a celebrity contestant on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
2013 Smart Tan Downtown Convention – Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Meet & Greet
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 09: T.V. Personality Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attends the Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi Meet & Greet during the 2013 Smart Tan Downtown Convention at the Nashville Convention Center on November 9, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images)
Nike/Levi’s Kids Rock! – Front Row – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and son Lorenzo LaValle attend the Nike Levi's Kids fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on February 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
ESPN The Party – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi attends the ESPN The Party at Basketball City - Pier 36 - South Street on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images For ESPN)
Nicole Polizzi Hosts A Joint Birthday Party For Her Children Lorenzo And Giovanna
ShareLONG VALLEY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE)Giovanna Marie LaValle and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attend at a joint birthday party for Lorenzo And Giovanna at ORT Farms on September 26, 2015 in Long Valley, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jionni Lavalle And Family Celebrate Halloween 2015
ShareFLORHAM PARK, NJ - OCTOBER 31: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, SPECIAL RATES APPLY) Television personality Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jionni Lavalle and their family dress up as "Star Wars" characters for Halloween on October 31, 2015 at a private residence in New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Advertising Week New York 2016 – Day 3
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi speaks onstage during the Under the Influence panel at Liberty Theater during 2016 Advertising Week New York on September 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Advertising Week New York)
“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” Premiere Party
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 29: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi attends the "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" Premiere Party at Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails on March 29, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for MTV)
“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” New York Premiere
ShareNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Vinny Guadagnino, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Paul "Pauly D" Delvecchio, Deena Nicole Cortese and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attend the "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" New York Premiere at PHD Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown on April 4, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
MTV’s “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” New York Premiere Party
Share2018 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 20: Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi attends the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Celebrities Visit SiriusXM – July 9, 2019
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Nicole Cortese, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi visit SiriusXM Studios on July 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Internet Live By BuzzFeed
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 25: Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley compete in a sandwich making competition onstage with Hayes Brown and Alvin Zhou during Internet Live By BuzzFeed at Webster Hall on July 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for BuzzFeed)
Internet Live By BuzzFeed
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 25: Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi attends Internet Live By BuzzFeed at Webster Hall on July 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for BuzzFeed)
