Jersey Shore cast face a sober season four as Italian official lays down 'no drinking' rules

They have become famous for their partying and hard drinking on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
But the Jersey Shore cast will have to be a bit more self disciplined when they head to Florence, Italy for their new series of the show - if the city's mayor has anything to do with it
Matteo Renzi has come up with a set of rules to try to ensure that the cast of the hit reality TV show will not disgrace the historical city, according to the New York Post. 

Italian invasion: Snooki, The Situation and the rest of the Jersey Shore cast have to abide some rules while filming the fourth series of the show in Italy

The rules, which have been listed in the Italian newspaper, Corriere Della Sera include a stipulation specifying that the cast should not be filmed drinking alcohol in bars or in public.

The mayor's rules for the cast

•  The cast will not be filmed in bars and clubs that serve alcohol
• The cast will not be filmed drinking in public
• The show will not be filmed to promote Florence as a drinking town
• The show should be filmed in a manner to promote Italy and feature its’ culture and good food'

Renzi has also banned the show from filming in the city's historic buildings, although he has admitted he 'could not ban them from using the city (Florence) as a set.'

 

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The newspaper reports that the show has just begun airing in Italy, but has not been too popular with viewers, with citizens voicing their outrage at the antics of Snooki and co.
'They embody the worst stereotypes of Italians, multiplied by thousands and Americanised,' columnist Roberto Del Bove lamented in the Rome newspaper New Notzie last month.

Party loving: Snooki, The Situation and the rest of the Jersey Shore cast are famously fond of their drink

Laying down the law: Mayor Matteo Renzi has given the Jersey Shore cast some strict rules

While the Corriere della Sera, described the show as 'slicked hair, exaggerated narcissism, boundless love for the family and outlandish eccentricity.'
However, the show's producer SallyAnn Salsano is optimistic the relocation will be a success. 
'I think it’s going to be fun,' she recently told Entertainment Weekly.
'Communication will be funny. It’s a culture that they’re interested in, and I think it’s probably different than they think it is.
'I don’t know what to expect. The show airs in Italy and does well, but I don’t know the culture, whether it’s the same to just show up and stand outside [the house].
'I’m not planning on changing the show at all, just changing location,' she added.
The cast are thought to be heading to their new European home to begin filming for the fourth season next month.

Rules: The mayor of Florence Italy, does not want to portray the historic city as a drinking town on Jersey Shore