Jersey Shore star Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola hit the jackpot with her fiancé, Justin May! Sammi and Justin began dating following her split from ex-fiancé Christian Biscardi in the summer of 2021. Who Is Justin and what should fans know about his relationship with Sammi?

When Did Sammi Giancola and Justin May Start Dating?

The Sweetheart Styles founder and her beau made their romance Instagram official in November 2021, but they seemed to have already been an item in October of that year. Both Sammi ‘s throwback clip posted via TikTok and a carousel post she shared on Instagram in February 2022 featured snaps of her and Justin wearing matching Halloween costumes. She didn’t specify when the two officially started dating, though, and simply captioned her Instagram post, “#TBT.”

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Where Is Sammi Giancola’s Boyfriend Justin May From?

Like Sammi, Justin was also born and raised in New Jersey, a source exclusively told In Touch in January 2022. He is from Toms River while the MTV star was raised in Hazlet.

What Does Sammi Giancola’s Boyfriend Justin May Do for a Living?

Justin and Sammi clearly didn’t get together while she appeared on Jersey Shore, but they may have crossed paths while she starred on the show. He worked as a bartender at Bamboo and Karma, the insider added to In Touch in January 2022, which was where the cast of Jersey Shore filmed some fun times together.

Sammi’s man appears to value fitness, as he tends to fill his Instagram page with workout-related content.

In September 2017, the New Jersey native uploaded an inspirational quote about physical exercise, calling it “therapy” in his caption. “Some days, it’s not about health or building muscle,” the post read.

Aside from sharing motivational messages, Justin has posted multiple pictures of himself via Instagram appearing physically built.

Justin added reality TV star to his resumé when he was spotted filming Jersey Shore: Family Vacation with his then-girlfriend in April 2023. He has since gone on to appear on several episodes.

Sammi Giancola and Justin May Bought a House Together

Sammi revealed that she and Justin took a major step in their relationship when they bought a house together in August 2023. “Thanks to our amazing realtor and friend @marcellsellsnj for helping us choose the perfect home,” she wrote via Instagram at the time.

Are Sammi Giancola and Justin May Engaged?

The couple announced their engagement in April 2024. “Life update: Fiancé,” she captioned photos of the couple via Instagram, sharing that Justin popped the question on March 16, 2024. “The easiest question I’ve ever answered … happiest & luckiest girl in the world. I’ll love you forever and then some.”

“Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you,” Sammi concluded.

Justin also shared the happy news by posting photos of them posing with her engagement ring. “She said yes! Can’t wait to Marry my best friend! Love you so much babe!” he wrote. “Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you!”

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