The cast of MTV's 'The Jersey Shore' is reportedly ditching Seaside Heights for Italy next season, and Italian-American groups are fuming, according to FOX News.
MTV has begun scouting locations in Italy for the hit reality show's fourth season, according to reports, and the move has upset Italian-American groups, who have previously denounced the show for its portrayal of young Italian-Americans.
Joseph Del Raso, president of the National Italian American Foundation, had some choice words about the show.
"We are disappointed that this irresponsible programming will be brought to Italy because it affects the image of all Americans, not only Italian-Americans," Del Raso told FOX News.
"There is a perverse curiosity in wanting to watch the show, and the Italian audience, like the American audience, may be attracted to the show out of curiosity, " he continued. "But we know that the Italians' good taste will immediately recognize this genre of programming for what it's worth."
Del Raso isn't the only one speaking out about the show.
"Whether filmed in Italy or on the moon, the characters of 'Jersey Shore' do not reflect a realistic image of the Italian-American community," said Richard Pellegrino, president of the Italian American Political Coalition.
This isn't the first time the oft-criticized show has made headlines. Italian-American groups protested the show and the image it portrays when it debuted in 2009.
According to Hollywood Life, the new season of 'Jersey Shore' will begin filming in May.
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