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Ronnie Ortiz-Magroplans to return toJersey Shore.
“I feel great. Four months sober. I quit drinking,got engaged, full-time father, you know, living a good life,” Ortiz-Magro, who shares 3-year-old daughter Ariana with his exJen Harley, toldTMZ.
He continued, “I stepped away [fromJersey Shore] to deal with my mental health, be a father to my child, be a fiancé to my woman. I’ll be back and, you know, all the fans love me and I love them too, so I’m going to give them what they want and I’ll see them soon.”
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Ortiz-Magro told the outlet that he’s still in touch with the producers of the show and that hisJersey Shorejourney is “definitely not over.” He added that fans can hope to see him as early as the end of season 5.
“My number one goal now is facing my struggles head-on,” he continued.
The announcement came after hewas arrestedin April in Los Angeles on suspicion of intimate partner violence with injuries and with priors. Heavoided criminal charges in his the case, his attorneys previously confirmed.
Ortiz-Magrogot engagedto his girlfriendSaffire Matosin June. A source told PEOPLE he organized a private picnic before popping the question, and that his family and daughter were present for the celebrations.
“Ronnie has been taken this time to work on himself and his daughter,” the source said. “For him, he felt like this right time. They’re both really happy for this next chapter. His health and happiness are what is most important.”
Ortiz-Magro has beenlinked to Matos, who runs a Staten Island lash bar, since fall 2020. The reality star told TMZ his entireJersey Shore"family" will be invited to his wedding.
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source: people.com
