TMZ is reporting that the fourth season of the hit MTV reality show will be shot in Italy, with producers scouting locations right now. A "source" says that Vinny's Italian relatives will host the cast for an authentic Guadagnino dinner.

Apparently, two months ago, producers began the process of securing visas for the cast and crew. No work on when filming will commence or how this will affect the new JWoww/Snooki spin off, which begins shooting this weekend.

'Jersey Shore' Cast — We're Goin' to Italy!!! [TMZ]