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Jersey Shore could be recast after the fifth season, according to a new report.

The MTV reality show is scheduled to begin filming its fifth season next week, but the new issue of Us Weekly claims that producers could replace household names like Snooki and The Situation once it's completed.

A source told the magazine, which is out now, that the reasons for a possible change-up include allowing the current cast to work on other projects and the amount of money currently paid on talent salaries.

TMZ has also quoted a source claiming that plans to introduce a new cast are in the works once season five has wrapped.

Representatives for MTV have yet to comment.

Jersey Shore will kick off filming for season five in Seaside Heights on Monday, with a new report claiming that producers have sequestered the cast to ensure that they maintain the chemistry they developed during their recent Italian trip.

Florence was the destination chosen for the show's fourth season, which was filmed over the past few weeks and is scheduled to premiere on MTV in August.

MTV has also confirmed that Snooki, JWoww and Pauly D have all landed spinoff shows on the network planned for next year. Snooki and JWoww will appear in a programme together, while Pauly D will front his own show based on his DJing career.

The Situation is also working with MTV on other projects, recently signing a development deal for the network. It is thought that he is currently finalising plans for a new show that will be presented as a pilot to MTV later this year.

Jersey Shore begins its fourth season on August 4 at 10pm ET/PT on MTV.



Won't be worth watching if they get a new cast