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‘He’s like Mike times 10 … It’s not attractive,’ Snooki tells MTV News.
By Christina Garibaldi
“Jersey Shore” stars Snooki, Deena, JWoww, and Sammi
Photo: MTV News
In the season five premiere, “Jersey Shore” picks up right where it left off, bringing nothing but drama. But this time, it was brought by someone from outside the house: Jonny “The Unit.”
During the premiere episode on Thursday, Mike “The Situation” introduces us to his best friend, who wasted no time stirring up tension among Snooki, her boyfriend Jionni and Mike.
” ‘The Unit’ is another part of Mike,” Deena told MTV News. “He’s like Mike’s unit, it’s kind of unreal. He kind of, like, gives Mike more ‘umph’ to be, like, a jerk.”
Snooki added, “He’s like Mike times 10, so it’s, like, gross, gross, gross. It’s not attractive.”
In the season five kickoff, the housemates immediately go from the cobblestone streets of Florence to the boardwalk of Seaside, New Jersey. To celebrate their big return, the crew is given a surprise homecoming party, which brought out everyone’s friends and family.
Yet the celebration quickly turned sour when “The Unit” threatened to tell Snooki’s boyfriend, Jionni, that he witnessed she and “The Situation” hooking up — a story line that was heavily followed during season four in Florence.
“I think in Italy it was all drama because we missed home and obviously some people were stirring up unnecessary, fake rumors in the house,” Snooki told MTV News before the premiere. “So when we get back to Jersey, you’re gonna see that pan out more.”
It doesn’t seem like we’ve seen the last of “The Unit.” After the two had a heated conversation at the welcome-home party, Snooki offered an apology, which he reluctantly accepted — for now.
What did you think of “The Unit?” Let us know in the comments.
Don’t miss every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on MTV. For continuing “Shore” coverage, be sure to check in with MTV’s Remote Control blog.
Saturday will be the pop singer’s third time as the show’s musical guest.
By Jim Cantiello
Kelly Clarkson
Photo: MTV News
This weekend, Kelly Clarkson is making her third appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as the musical guest. But the bubbly singer insists that being a part of NBC’s iconic show will never feel old hat.
“I’m a three-peat! I’ve made it,” Clarkson exclaimed to MTV News when we caught up with her at rehearsals. “It’s a legendary stage! I’ve been watching it since I was a kid. I think we all have.”
More so than the enormity of playing Studio 8H, Clarkson said she digs the vibe of the cast and crew. “It’s a fun environment. You don’t feel like you’re working … This is like a family place. Everybody here is nice to people who aren’t famous. You know what I’m saying? They’re nice to my makeup artist, my hair guy … I hate people who are just nice to famous people. It bothers me. I want to kick ‘em,” she chuckled.
Clarkson still thinks about her first appearance on “SNL” in 2005, when she became the first “American Idol” winner to snag a musical guest spot. Even cooler, she got to flex her comedic muscles in a couple of skits with former cast members Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz. “I remember I was so excited. First of all, Horatio? He’s hard to do skits with because you laugh ’cause he laughs all the time at [himself]. So you’re laughing ’cause he’s laughing, and I’m trying to keep a straight face. I had so much fun.”
But this go-around, Clarkson’s too busy to participate in any sketches, even though the politically charged “SNL” could write comedy gold for Clarkson, who recently found herself in the middle of the presidential race when she casually tweeted about digging Ron Paul’s campaign. The singer’s always down to poke fun at herself and be goofy, but alas, tour rehearsals are top priority. “We’re literally flying in and out [of New York]. Charles Barkley’s hosting, so he’s doing all the skits.”
Kelly fans can still look forward to two high-energy performances. During Saturday night’s show, Clarkson and her band will rock her #1 single, “Mr. Know It All,” as well as her latest hit, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”
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