Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is ‘in the happiest place’ with new girlfriend Saffire Matos

Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is ‘in the happiest place’ with new girlfriend Saffire Matos

Millions of viewers have watched his love life unfold over the last decade on MTV and through social media.

But Ronnie Ortiz-Magro admitted he’s ‘in the happiest place’ right now with new girlfriend Saffire Matos.

The Jersey Shore star chatted with Us Weekly about his positive relationship and the new season of his popular reality show. 

Bliss: Ronnie Ortiz-Magro admitted he’s ‘in the happiest place’ right now with new girlfriend Saffire Matos; seen in season one of Jersey Shore

‘She’s special to me. I met her back in February and we talked for, you know, for four or five months and we really did have a strong connection and bond,’ he said.

The global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in the United States prevented the pair from being together for a few months.

‘We kind of rekindled things right before I went back to film with the guys,’ he said. ‘And you know, it’s different for me because I found someone that adds to my happiness.’ 

The couple went Instagram official last month with a sexy snap while vacationing on a yacht in Puerto Rico. 

'She's special to me. I met her back in February and we talked for, you know, for four or five months and we really did have a strong connection and bond,' he said

‘She’s special to me. I met her back in February and we talked for, you know, for four or five months and we really did have a strong connection and bond,’ he said

Heating up: The couple went Instagram official last month with a sexy snap while vacationing on a yacht in Puerto Rico

Heating up: The couple went Instagram official last month with a sexy snap while vacationing on a yacht in Puerto Rico

Ronnie admitted that his new lady love ‘really does make me happy,’ something he’s wanted for a while.

‘She supports me. She loves me, you know, and that’s something that I’ve always looked for,’ he said. ‘And I feel like that’s [some]thing that I have not gotten in return and it’s [some]thing that I’ve always given to other people.’

Ronnie’s co-star, Vinny Guadagnino, was the first to meet his new girlfriend at his 33rd birthday party last weekend and fortunately ‘likes her already.’

‘I would definitely say I’m in the happiest place I’ve been in a long time. You know, I feel like in the past I’ve always said ‘I’m happy and I’m in a good place.’ I feel like I finally really have found my happiness.’ 

Phew: Ronnie's co-star, Vinny Guadagnino, was the first to meet his new girlfriend at his 33rd birthday party last weekend and fortunately 'likes her already'

Phew: Ronnie’s co-star, Vinny Guadagnino, was the first to meet his new girlfriend at his 33rd birthday party last weekend and fortunately ‘likes her already’

In the past: Ronnie's happiness in his dating life is a stark contrast from his tumultuous relationship with ex Jen Harley, which played out through the years on the show

In the past: Ronnie’s happiness in his dating life is a stark contrast from his tumultuous relationship with ex Jen Harley, which played out through the years on the show

Ronnie’s happiness in his dating life is a stark contrast from his tumultuous relationship with ex Jen Harley, which played out through the years on the show. 

The former couple dated on and off for two years and co-parent their two-year-old daughter Ariana Sky, but finally called it quits in 2019 following an alleged domestic violence incident during a trip to Los Angeles.

He was later charged with seven misdemeanors, including brandishing a weapon, child endangerment, criminal threats, domestic violence, false imprisonment and two counts of resisting arrest.

Ronnie accepted a plea deal and was placed on probation for 36 months after pleading not guilty to all charges in November 2019.

He also notoriously fought with ex Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola until their final breakup in 2014.

The fourth season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premieres on Thursday, Nov. 19 on MTV. 

Over: He also notoriously fought with ex Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola until their final breakup in 2014; seen in 2013

Over: He also notoriously fought with ex Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola until their final breakup in 2014; seen in 2013