JERSEY Shore’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has shared sweet photos of his rarely-seen daughter Ariana as fans gushed about how quickly she’s grown.
The MTV star shares Ariana with his ex-girlfriend Jenn Harley, 36, who recently began expanding her family with boyfriend Joe Ambrosole.
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On Monday, Ronnie, 38, shared photos and a video of Ariana, six, being recognized for making the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2023-2024 school year on Instagram.
The first photos showed the reality TV star smiling as he kneeled beside his daughter as she proudly displayed her Honor Roll certificate.
Ronnie donned a black T-shirt and check-patterned shorts for the elementary school ceremony.
He completed the casual outfit with Air Jordan sneakers and a pair of aviator sunglasses.
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Ariana wore a blue and yellow school uniform as she smiled beside her dad.
A short video showed Ariana accepting her certificate as the ceremony attendees applauded.
Ronnie completed the sentimental post with an up-close snapshot of Ariana’s Honor Roll certificate.
In the comment section, one person wrote, “Look at that good father and his beautiful daughter. Proud father.”
“Ariana has grown so fast,” mentioned another.
“Ur such an amazing daddy,” commented a third.
A fourth commenter stated, “We love sober Ronnie and active daddy to baby girl.”
“So awesome how good of a dad you are with her!! I’m so proud of you!! Keep up the good work Ronnie!!! You’re doing great!” added another.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Earlier this month, Ronnie shared a birthday tribute for Ariana on social media.
The TV personality excited fans when he shared photos of him enjoying a boat ride in Miami, Florida, with his daughter in honor of her birthday.
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The pics captured Ronnie taking in the sights with Ariana.
The six-year-old sported a pastel-colored swimsuit and coverup, with her long brunette locks in double French braids and a life vest.
Her father wore navy blue swim trunks, a blue and orange tank top that exposed his collection of arm tattoos, and sunglasses.
While most snapshots were candid, one photo showed the father-daughter duo smiling excitedly at the camera.
They also took photos of themselves snorkeling in the water, each holding onto pool noodles as they explored the sea creatures below.
Ronnie gushed over his daughter in the caption, “Happy Easter & Early #6th Birthday to my #Princess.”
Fans raced to the comments to praise the reality star’s parenting and note the uncanny resemblance between the pair.
“She sure loves her Dad! Keep fighting for her, you’re doing great!” one fan wrote.
“Awwwwwwww I absolutely love this for you Ronnie best dad era in effect,” said another.
“The way she looks at you!….Total Daddy’s Girl,” added a third commenter.
“She’s your twin!” claimed a fourth.
“She grew up so fast ! Your twin for sure,” chimed in a fifth fan.
RETURN TO THE SHORE
Many also shared their hopes that Ronnie would soon reunite with his Jersey Shore castmates and return to the show.
Fans haven’t seen Ronnie on Jersey Shore’s Family Vacation since he stepped back to focus on his health and well-being.
“She is precious can’t wait to see you back on Jersey shore,” one person remarked.
Fans won’t have to wait too long, as Ronnie was seen filming new episodes in November with his co-stars, including his ex, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, 37.
Sammi left the series in 2012 after a nasty breakup with Ronnie, but she finally returned this past season.
Fans couldn’t get over the highly-anticipated reunion, with one social media user writing, “FINALLY!!! Sam out here carrying this damn show!”
“The WAY my jaw dropped, I truly thought it wouldn’t happen, good for them & Sam bf for being so mature,” a second admitted.
A third fan stated, “Oh Sam and Ron filming together should be interesting.”
“Ron AND SAM have to start watching this again,” vowed a fourth commenter.
“This is actually so monumental it’s crazy,” a fifth person exclaimed.
RONNIE’S STATEMENT
Ronnie’s other castmates, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Pauly “Pauly D” Delvecchio, Vinny Guadagnino, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Deena Cortese, and Angelina Pivarnick, weren’t sure he would return to the show after announcing his hiatus in May 2021.
“After talking to the team at MTV, we have mutually agreed that I will step away from the show while I seek medical treatment for mental health issues that I’ve ignored too long,” the TV personality said in a statement.
“My number one goal now is facing my struggles head-on.
“This process will be difficult, but my #1 priority is to get healthy and be the best man and the best father I can for my daughter.”
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