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'Jersey Shore's' Ronnie and Sammi break up

'We are not together,' Ortiz-Magro confirms to Us Weekly

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro says that while they were in Italy, he and Sammi Giancola hit a high point in their relationship.
updated 10/19/2011 1:35:03 PM ET 2011-10-19T17:35:03

It was fun while it lasted.

After two tumultuous years together, "Jersey Shore" couple Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Sammi Giancola have called it quits.

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"We are not together," Ortiz-Magro confirmed to Us Weekly at Tuesday's "Paranormal Activity 3" superfan screening in New York City.

Following an explosive spat seen on "Jersey Shore's" third season in fall 2010 — he stomped on her glasses and called her a "spoiled b----," leading to a breakup — the pair reconciled to film their fourth season in Florence, Italy.

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"Being in Italy, in such a romantic atmosphere, brought us together," Ortiz-Magro told Us prior to the show's August premiere. "The first week was rough — everyone was like 'Oh, my God.' But [Sammi and I] didn't fight at all in Italy. [It was] probably the highest point in our relationship."

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"Jersey Shore's" Paul "Pauly D" Del Vecchio — who saw the couple fight, break up and make up during the show's filming in Florence, Miami and Seaside Heights, N.J. — tells Us he prefers his pal single.

"I love single Ronnie," Del Vecchio says. "When he's doing the relationship thing, I let him do his thing, I don't get involved. When he's with Sammi he's a different person. She's a difficult woman!"

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  6. Taking it to the streets

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  12. Treat your feet

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