Why Sammi Giancola Decided to Return to 'Jersey Shore' After a Decade (Exclusive)

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Sammi «Sweetheart» Giancola is opening up about her return to the franchise.Giancola recently sat down with ET's Rachel Smith, and reflected on her decision to reunite with her former cast members for the upcoming episodes of, and why she stepped back from the world of reality TV after originally ended.«At the time, when everybody decided to go back to the show, I just was in a really like different place,» Giancola recalled, referring to when the spin-off series first premiered in 2018. «I was in a good spot in my life and felt like going back to the show may enter me into some toxic situations again.»«I really took the time to work on myself when I left the show back then.

I really just didn't want to enter any negative or toxic situations again,» she added. «When I did the show, you guys saw all my ups and downs… [I was] hearing all these things on social media, and it can take its toll on you.

There was a lot of stress on me and I just felt like, 'I don't think I can enter myself in a world that's very stressful.' And I just didn't feel right at going back into it again.»Now, however, time has passed and mended a lot of old wounds, and Giancola is looking forward to rejoining her old friends.

According to Giancola, her decision to not return initially didn't have to do with the cast.«I love the cast,» she shared. «I just wanted to stay away from all the bad energy.