(1982- ) Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is an American TV personality famous for being part of Jersey Shore since 2009. Mike was an assistant manager of a fitness centre in Staten Island, and when he lost his job he became an underwear model (according to him), although it is said that he actually became an exotic dancer. After the Jersey Shore, he has appeared in different TV shows as guest star, and he also participated in the contest Dancing with the Stars (with Karina Smirnoff).The fashion line Abercrombie & Fitch offered him a substantial quantity of money not to wear the company's clothes.