Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is most known for starring on Jersey Shore. Over the years he's been known to get into a lot of trouble with his constant drinking, partying, and even dabbling in drugs. The public has seen Mike literally go through a downward spiral — his party lifestyle took over, he got into a lot of legal trouble, and he pretty much hit rock bottom.
After spending some time in jail due to tax evasion, The Situation finally got his situation under control. He quit the drugs and the drinking and started to turn his life around. These days Mike is happily sober, married, and has a little one on the way. He's an advocate for sobriety and working on getting better to make a better life for yourself since he's done just that.
10 He Was Once On Top Of The World
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was once on top of the world. Not only was he a star on Jersey Shore, but he was definitely rolling in the money because of it. At one point, The Situation was making $150,000 per episode of Jersey Shore that helped garner him a net worth that was over $10 million. Between making appearances, and endorsements, Mike was rolling in the money, and unfortunately for him, that money was what eventually would get him into some serious trouble in the future.
9 Legal Troubles
All of that money eventually did get The Situation in trouble as he failed to pay taxes on nearly $9 million in income between 2010 and 2012. As a result, he was charged with tax fraud and he had to spend eight months in federal prison. Going to jail seemed to be one big wake-up call for The Situation, as he was determined to change his life for the better, wanting to learn from his mistakes and put all of the bad things and drama he's caused over the years behind him.
8 These Days He's Worth $300,000
Unfortunately with all of his legal troubles and time in prison, Mike The Situation's net worth almost completely diminished. He went from having over $10 million to just around $300,000. Since getting out of prison, Mike has worked on getting his life back together, and as a result, has started a number of projects to start garnering an income again. He's big on working out again, offering workout classes to those who want to get fit. He also opened his own store and of course, he's back with his Jersey Shore fam again.
7 He's Working On Changing
Since spending time in prison, Mike The Situation has worked hard trying to get himself together. He got sober, going to rehab, and working hard to remain sober since he's still sober today. These days, he's a completely different person and is extremely positive and works hard to keep positive. He married his longtime love, Lauren Pesce and the two have taken on plenty of business adventures together, working with one another to make a better life for themselves. The two are even expecting their very first little situation this year.
6 The Comeback Workouts
Besides being on Jersey Shore, Mike The Situation is working on a number of different projects. He's started his own way to help others get fit with Mike The Situation's Comeback Workouts. By signing up, fans are able to gain access to workouts that The Situation created himself.
The workouts are posted weekly and they are even taught and led by The Situation himself. By paying a monthly fee, fans are able to workout with The Situation whenever and wherever they want to. Mike The Situation prides himself on how far he's come by getting fit and wants to share some of his wisdom with others, in hopes that they'll get fit too.
5 The Situation Store
If you watch Jersey Shore, you know that Mike has a number of catchphrases and Situation-isms that fans associate him with. Fans love these little quotes and phrases so much that Mike decided to cash in on the deal, and he started his very own online store where he sells all kinds of clothing and merchandise with his catchphrases and Situation-isms. The clothing is so popular that you’ll even see Mike and Lauren wearing the clothing on the daily, and you can even see them wearing them on Jersey Shore.
4 Brotrition
We all know that Mike The Situation is really into fitness and working out, which is why he also released his own line of supplements called Brotrition. The line of supplements pretty much embodies everything that Mike The Situation is, as he offers protein powders and other supplements in a number of flavors that remind us of him — especially funfettis, because we all know how much Mike loves his funfetti. Creating these supplements are just another way that Mike wants to give back to others and help people get that healthy lifestyle that he has himself.
3 Jersey Shore
Mike The Situation has to thank Jersey Shore for a lot, as it's literally what made him famous. At the peak of the show's success, Mike was making about $150,000 per episode. Since the show has made a comeback as Jersey Shore Family Vacation, Mike has the show to focus on again.
This time around, things are a lot different for Mike, as he's not really involved in the drama as much as he used to be. He's also sober, and much more positive, making him a more loveable person this time around. Mike is a refreshing member of the Jersey Shore squad, and we have to admit that we like this Mike The Situation a lot more than the old one.
2 Here's The Sitch Podcast
Another project that Mike The Situation started is a podcast. Mike likes to share his stories about his struggles and how he has overcome so much in a few years, hoping to inspire others. Mike, along with his wife Lauren decided to start their own podcast called Here's the Sitch with Mike & Laurens. The two talk about their lives, giving advice on fitness and healthy living, as well as Mike's recovery and dealing with addiction. They hope that their personal experience will definitely help others who need it.
1 Advocate For Recovery
Since spending some time in rehab and devoting his life to getting sober, Mike The Situation has focused a lot on helping others. Mike and his wife Lauren partnered with Banyan Treatment Centers, where the two are both speakers and advocates to the treatment centers and for people to get the help they need when detoxing from drugs and alcohol. They talk about the positives of going to rehab, and that you should get sober. Mike talks about his own personal experiences with rehab, and he wants to share his story with those who need to hear it.
