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Before ‘Jersey Shore’ Became Huge, MTV Almost Replaced the Entire Cast

Before it was a pop culture phenomenon, ‘Jersey Shore’ was reportedly pitched as a guido competition show and nearly recast after Season 1.

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Jersey Shore quickly became the pinnacle of the pop culture zeitgeist in the 2010s. The controversial reality television program followed a group of roommates as they partied on the shore over the summer. We got to see them working in the infamous shore store, their late-night escapades to the club, and, in later seasons, their trips to places like Miami and Italy. Although controversial at the time, it didn’t stop teens from adopting many of the cast members’ iconic phrases and looks.

Now, 17 years on, Jersey Shore is as relevant as ever.........

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