'Jersey Shore' Not Welcome In Wildwood

WILDWOOD, NJ — “Jersey Shore” is not welcome in Wildwood.

Following reports that the MTV reality show will no longer film in Seaside Heights and may move to Wildwood, the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) has made it clear it doesn’t want the show filmed in its territory.

“While the Wildwoods embraces the opportunity to provide a beautiful seaside beach and Boardwalk location for filmmakers, TV shows and social media to film here, it does not welcome the message that the MTV show ‘Jersey Shore’ presents to its viewers,” the GWTIDA said in a statement. “The Wildwoods' family-friendly atmosphere, beautiful award-winning beaches, Boardwalk fun and Doo Wop ambience does not align with the show’s overall theme and message. Our resort destination is geared toward good, clean fun for families and multi-generational vacationers who enjoy our beaches, boardwalk and one-of-a-kind attractions.”

Last week, US Weekly reported that the second season of “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” will be filmed in Wildwood. A source told the magazine that Seaside Heights wouldn’t approve any long-term filming in the town, but that some filming had already taken place. Some filming was also scheduled to take place in Atlantic City.

But it now looks like the cast will have to relocate somewhere else for permanent filming.

“The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority, on behalf of the Island’s three municipal governments, along with the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Wildwood Hotel-Motel Association, the Wildwood Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Boardwalk Special Improvement District are united in their opposition of the filming of MTV’s the Jersey Shore in the Wildwoods,” the GWTIDA concluded.

Former Gov. Chris Christie was critical of the show and the message it sent, as well as the fact that few of the cast members actually lived in New Jersey. Read more here: Snooki Tweets ‘Chris Christie Hates Me’

The original “Jersey Shore” ran from 2009 through 2012, and was revived earlier this year on MTV.

Attached image originally provided in 2011