Jersey Shore’s Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola Engaged to Justin May

Jersey Shore’s Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola has said yes to forever with boyfriend—and now fiancé—Justin May.

By Hayley Santaflorentina Apr 02, 2024 12:15 PMTags
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Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola is officially off the market. 

After dating for over two years, the reality star has said yes to a lifetime with Justin May

"Life update: Fiancé," the Jersey Shore star began her April 1 Instagram post. "3.16.24 The easiest question I've ever answered.. happiest & luckiest girl in the world. I'll love you forever and then some #Futurewifey #Engaged"

"Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you," she continued, noting the date of her post, "*Not an April fools joke.*"

Her heartwarming post featured a carousel of images from the special moment, with the couple embracing in front of the gorgeous background where Justin popped the question—complete with white flowers and candles. Sammi also included a close up shot of her ring, which features a gorgeous round diamond set into a simple gold band. 

And of course, the 36-year-old's post was filled with love from her Jersey castmates. "Ayeeeee congrats," wrote Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio alongside champagne emojis, while Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino added, "Congratulations!! Love Love."

Angelina PivarnickDeena Nicole Cortese and Jenni "JWoww" Farley also expressed their well wishes with congratulatory messages. 

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Sammi—who was one of the original cast members on the MTV series, which debuted in 2009—made her return to the shore after 11 years during the current season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

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It is there where fans will be able to watch her reunite with her ex from the show, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, for the first time in a decade. The pair dated off-and-on throughout filming, before calling it quits in 2014. 

"I, of course, was not fond of filming with an ex-boyfriend," Sammi told E! News in February of coming back for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. "You're gonna see me basically navigate that, and you're gonna see it all play out. But of course, I knew eventually that this would happen." 

But thankfully, she had someone by her side through it all. 

"What's really cool about Justin is he's very supportive and kind of like a breath of fresh air," she explained. "So with me coming back, he was like, 'Listen, I'm here for you.' And it kind of was nice to have that different type of aspect in my life. He's very uplifting, supportive, and loving and caring, and I really just adore that about him."

And even then, Sammi had a ring on her mind, adding, "I hope there's wedding bells in the near future. I love him. He's the one for me, and I know that."

Keep reading for more couples who have said yes this year. 

Cody Ford & Tianna Robillard

The Cincinnati Bengals player proposed to his girlfriend of two years, TikToker Tianna Robillard, in April 2024 candlelit affair. As he wrote on Instagram, "Best night of my life." 

Kid Cudi & Lola Abecassis Sartore

The "Pursuit of Happiness" rapper announced his engagement to the menswear designer on social media after making their red carpet debut at the London Knuckles premiere. 

This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all," the rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, wrote on Instagram April 17. "Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect."

Chris Conran & Alana Milne

The Bachelor in Paradise couple got engaged during a trip to Bali. 

Posting pictures of himself getting down on one knee surrounded by flowers, candles and a waterfront view, Chris wrote on Instagram March 24, "My dream girl said yes to forever."

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola & Justin May

The Jersey Shore star said yes to forever with justin in March, calling it, "The easiest question I've ever answered."

Ed Westwick & Amy Jackson

The Gossip Girl alum got down on one knee during the couple's ski trip to Switzerland.

Ioan Gruffudd & Bianca Wallace

"The most precious thing happened…," the actor, 50, and his fianceé, 31, wrote in a joint Instagram.

Brielle Biermann & Billy Seidl

The Don't Be Tardy alum said yes to the minor league baseball player in February.

Ashley Brewster & Mark Bauch

"The greatest human I’ve ever met wants to marry me!!" the Bold and the Beautiful actress wrote of the producer. "We’re engaged!!! I love you beyond measure @mark_bauch."

Brayden Bowers & Christina Mandrell

The Bachelor in Paradise couple kicked off The Golden Bachelor wedding with a proposal.

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