It was a sad day of GTL this week when it was announced that the Jersey Shore cast had gone on strike. Leave it to Mike “The Situation” and Snooki to save the show. Snooki and “The Situation” signed new deals with MTV and will return to work. The rest of the cast are expected to follow and proceed with Jersey Shore season 3.

At the risk of having my man card revoked, I admit that I am a Jersey Shore fan. I got caught up in all of the hype last season and watched from week to week as “The Situation” struck out with women, Ronnie lost his temper, and Snooki searched for love. I wouldn’t say that I was excited, but I was happy to hear that the cast would all be returning for Season 2. I was a bit surprised that MTV was able to get the band back together for a season 3.

Tanning salon owners all over Jersey were stunned when news broke that the Jersey Shore cast went on strike. The cast reportedly made $10,000 per episode for season 2. Apparently there was a misunderstanding somewhere as the cast thought that the $10,000 per show was just for season 2 while MTV believed they had that price for 2 and 3. The cast was upset citing that they could make more money all summer doing club appearances and refused to continue filming until MTV bumped up their price. There are mixed reports today as to whether the whole cast has re-signed. The only two confirmed are Snooki and Mike “The Situation.” It appears from all reports that the entire cast are in line for 200% salary increases. Who knew being a Jersey Jerk was so profitable?

I think MTV may be a little too ambitious in their expectations for Jersey Shore. The entire dynamic of the show changes when cameras follow around six celebrities as opposed to six kids renting a house for the summer. It is only inevitable that the personalities of the cast would change as well going from six unknown kids to fairly wealthy, famous celebrities. I just can’t get that excited about watching six reality stars become more obnoxious and entitled for two seasons. Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I think America will feel the same way by season 3.

There are only two ways that this franchise could continue in my opinion without missing a beat. One, move the kids to a remote foreign island where the chances are slimmer that they won’t be recognized. Two, recast the entire show like The Real World and bring in new roommates every season. It would be almost impossible to recapture the magic of the first season, but the dynamic of the show would remain close to the same.

Regardless it looks like we are all in line for a heavy dose of the Jersey Shore kids for at least two more seasons. Season 2 in Miami starts July 29 on MTV followed by a zillion replays throughout the week. Season 3 is currently taping at Seaside Heights.

Tanning salons can now officially go back to business.

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