

"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is gearing up to serve time, and apparently Sitch has become the rock for his friends and family as he prepares for prison.

The Blast caught up with Vinny Guadagnino over the weekend at the North Shore Animal League of America's fundraiser, "Get Your Rescue On Gala" in NYC.

The "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" star was asked about Situation's prison sentence for tax fraud, which he will begin serving at the beginning of the year.

Vinny says Sitch is "stronger than anyone," and has become an inspiration to the rest of the "JS" stars. As for how they can help during the 8-month long sentence, Vinny says Situation told the crew, "I need you guys to take care of Lauren for me," referring to his new bride, and added that they need to "hold it down" while he's gone.

Vinny is also hopeful his buddy will be able to get out earlier than the 8-months he was sentenced to, although that doesn't usually happen during a federal prison sentence.

Bottom line, he says Sitch is in great spirits, and his work on his sobriety has put him in an "indestructible" state of mind.



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