Pauly D's Reality Spin-Off

MTV has signed an option deal for a series starring Jersey Shore‘s Pauly D, the Providence, Rhode Island, native’s life outside of the Shore.

“At the heart of Jersey Shore is the unique and genuine cast and Pauly D truly embodies both qualities,” Chris Linn, executive vice president of programming and head of production for MTV, said in a statement. “He’s distinguished himself onscreen as the fun-loving, well-coiffed and dependable guy you can’t help but want to hang out with. We know viewers are curious about his life away from the shore and we look forward to exploring new possibilities around that.”

The third season of Jersey Shore will kick off January 6.