#FIRSTLOOK: CAST OF “CANADA SHORE” UNVEILED

A northern “Shore”. Ten Canadians. Unlimited drama. And a summer unlike anything else! Paramount+ today unveiled the January 22, 2026, premiere date, teaser trailer and cast of CANADA SHORE, the first-ever Canadian edition of the global MTV “Shore” phenomenon. CANADA SHORE will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Australia.

Produced by Insight Productions and filmed last summer on the shores of Kelowna, British Columbia, the series brings together ten bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships, and full-throttle fun.

From coast to coast to coast, these 10 larger-than-life CANADA SHORE roommates are ready to party, flirt harder, and turn every night into memories (and maybe a little mayhem). But it’s not all hookups and hangovers. Beneath the chaos is a crew that laughs together, fights together, and somehow becomes a family.

Ahead of the premiere, fans can catch the vibe on the all-new MTV Jersey Shore Channel launching on November 27 on Pluto TV in Canada. Packed with classic moments and Shore chaos to get viewers hyped for the Canadian edition, the first two episodes of CANADA SHORE will also be available for free sampling on Pluto TV beginning January 22.

Surreally Canadian. Fiercely fun. Totally unforgettable. Meet the cast of CANADA SHORE:

BAUER

Hometown: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Current residence: Toronto, Ontario

Bauer is the perfect mix of city slick and country grit — a self-proclaimed “golden retriever” with abs and attitude. A competitive athlete turned bodybuilder, he put lacrosse aside to chase the spotlight on CANADA SHORE. The gym isn’t just his routine, it’s his life — and if it’s between date night or a chest pump, the weights usually win…unless Megan Fox calls. His motto? “You win some, you lose most.”

CHRISTOPHER

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Toronto-born with Jamaican roots and known for his confidence, quick wit, and chaotic charm, Christopher went from scooping ice cream to living for the party and the spotlight. Inspired by icons like Kim Kardashian, Christopher lives for tequila, attention, and unforgettable moments. He joined CANADA SHORE to show there’s more to him than a party persona. He’s ready to open up, make real connections and prove that behind the wild nights, there’s a lot of heart – with a dash of drama.

EMMETT

Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario

Current residence: Vancouver, British Columbia

Emmett is Vancouver’s self-proclaimed gym bro with a golden heart and a killer grill game. A pipefitter by trade and bodybuilder by passion, he lives by the motto “Know your limit, play within it” — though he rarely does. Inspired by bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates and crushing hard on Sofia Vergara, Emmett is a lifelong Jersey Shore fan. On CANADA SHORE, he hopes to turn heads, have fun, and prove that muscles and mischief go hand in hand.

EMMY

Hometown: Amherst, Nova Scotia

Current residence: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Aesthetician Emmy is a bubbly and fierce East Coast Pisces who loves her makeup flawless, nails on point, and wine in hand. Her first kiss? Let’s just say it happened in a hockey rink hallway – so Canadian! She’s pasta-obsessed, a reality TV binge-watcher, and will impress with a hidden talent for the splits. On CANADA SHORE, Emmy’s not afraid to stir up a little drama, but she is also ready to make lifelong friends, live it up, and show off her fun-loving, over-the-top personality.

ETHAN

Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario

Current residence: Toronto, Ontario

Ethan rocks Italian, German, and Irish roots, speaks French, and calls himself “The Machine.” He’s flirty with everyone, can’t live without blondes, and swears the ultimate hangover cure is another beer. He also counts a girl with no humour as his biggest ick. Ethan joined CANADA SHORE because, in his words, it’s “fkn sick,” and he’s ready to party hard and leave his mark.

GIZELLE

Hometown: Montego Bay, Jamaica

Current residence: Mississauga, Ontario

An island girl meets city girl, Gizelle’s all about anime, bikinis, and unapologetically outspoken TikToks — one of which recently racked up 2.5 million views. Self-described as crazy, sexy, and cool, her friends love teasing her about her man choices. A very proud Jamaican, she’s set to rep Caribbean culture, bring the island vibes, and showcase to Canada her bold, unforgettable energy.

ISAIAH

Hometown: Calgary, Alberta

Isaiah, a Caribbean-Dutch-African thrill-seeker, lives and breathes skateboarding… seriously, it’s his hobby, indulgence, and inspiration all in one. First kiss? Under a teacher’s desk (don’t ask). Biggest ick? A girl who likes country music. No Nickelback, thank you very much! With a hidden talent for backflips and Pho as the ultimate hangover cure, Isaiah joined CANADA SHORE because… why the f’ not?

KEYAIRA

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia
A dog groomer with big dreams, Keyaira is all about manifesting the luxe life she knows she’s meant for. Off the clock, she’s busy spoiling her pups: Lola, her Cuban foster, and Rambo, her Golden Lab. When she’s not pampering her fur babies, you’ll find her working out, jet-setting to new destinations, binging reality TV, or indulging in fancy dinners and cocktails. Keyaira brings Halifax heat to CANADA SHORE with her flirtatious spark and magnetic personality. She’s ready to shake things up, make new connections, and turn a few heads along the way.

LILA

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Lila doesn’t just go to the party; she is the party. Known for her oversized hoops, iconic one-liners, and a laugh you can hear three rooms away, this Italian firecracker lives by the motto “it’s shot o’clock somewhere.” Loyal, loud, and usually the last one standing (or at least trying to), friends describe Lila as “a walking good time” who turns every hangout into a headline. Whether she’s hyping the girls or stirring the pot, one thing’s for sure: when Lila’s around, there’s never a dull moment on CANADA SHORE.

RYLEIGH

Hometown: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Ryleigh is a mix of small-town charm and big-city vibes. A marketing girly with a soft heart, wild streak, and dangerous love for tequila. She’s mastered the art of balancing her journaling and Sims obsession, with benders and convincing everyone to hit the afters. Known for her quick wit, booty shaking, pong skills, and zero tolerance for BS, she’s here to bring the Scotian energy to CANADA SHORE and prove that good karma and bad decisions can absolutely coexist.

Casting for CANADA SHORE kicked off in Spring 2025 with a nationwide call for Canadians bold enough to bring their A-game to the Shore. By the summer, the cameras were rolling in Kelowna, B.C., capturing every sun-soaked, drama-filled moment of this wild first season.

The original series, JERSEY SHORE, was a pioneering cultural phenomenon that Canadians embraced. It launched the career of several fan-favourite, party-going housemates, including Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino; Paul DelVecchio a.k.a DJ Pauly D; Jenni “JWOWW” Farley; Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi; Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola; Deanna Cortese; Ronnie Ortiz-Magro; Angelina Pivarnick; and Vinny Guadagnino. Including the new Canadian version, the format has now spawned 18 spin-offs, with recent additions being AUSSIE SHORE and FRENCHIE SHORE.

Paramount+ in Canada is the go-to destination for all seasons of JERSEY SHORE and JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION and is the home to AUSSIE SHORE and ACAPULCO SHORE. And coming to the service in January 2026, fans can binge all their favourite ”Shore” shows including; GEORDIE SHORE (Seasons 1-5) and DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE (Seasons 1-3) as of Jan 6th, FLORIBAMA SHORE (Seasons 1-4) and BUCKHEAD SHORE (Season 1) as of Jan. 13th and SNOOKIE & JWOWW (Seasons 1-4) beginning Jan. 20th.

About Paramount +

Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.

Follow @CanadaShore and #CANADASHORE on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, exclusive content and more. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlusCA on social media.

About Insight Productions

Insight Productions, known for its award-winning ratings juggernauts, is Canada’s most established content producer and an industry leader in the development, financing, and production of hit programming. Led by CEO & Chair John Brunton, the company has created some of the most dynamic and top-rated programs including 12 seasons of Big Brother Canada – the most watched reality program across specialty channels in Canada – on which Erin Brock served as showrunner. Other hit programming includes The Amazing Race Canada; original formats Battle of the Blades and The Launch; Top Chef Canada; Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble (the largest multi-platform broadcast and highest viewed non-sporting broadcast in Canadian television history); The JUNO Awards, Canada’s New Year’s Eve: Countdown; and The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, a live concert special on CBC watched by one in three Canadians. Recent collaborations include a strategic production partnership with Groupe Fair-Play to develop and produce English and French-language programming, The Legacy Awards with The Black Academy and Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Insight Productions was founded in 1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking content. For more information, please visit InsightTV.com, @insightprod on X, and Facebook.

#SPOTTED: ADVENTURES AT THE SHEIN HAULIDAY MARKET NEW YORK CITY 2025

SHEIN quickly has become our style go-to and the more I mention it, more and more friends are coming out to express similar adoration of the brand!

Candidly speaking, since embracing the fashion giant a year ago, we have never heard more compliments about our looks, especially at tiff50, where every single outfit we wore was SHEIN! We can confirm a few celebrities gave us a thumbs up throughout various events we attended.

We love SHEIN’s quick straight-to-home delivery, the fashion-forward styles, the brilliant colour palettes, and agreeable price points. Being someone of unconventional measurements, I have found a literal godsend in the online retailer, offering diversity in sizing. It is liberating and revolutionary. I love that they have an extensive selection of pet clothing (I’m always looking for new looks for beanie!), plus houseware, gadgets and lifestyle products as well. I’ve bought my mom a few pieces here as well, and being a seamstress by trade, she can vouch for the quality of manufacturing.

Did you know SHEIN also offer bi-weekly financing of your purchases? You can breath easier this Hauliday season, staggering your payments!

We are proud to be an ambassador of the brand, And did you kmow that as of 2025, 37% of Canadians surveyed have shopped at SHEIN?

beanie and I were delighted to visit their Hauliday Market Popup, which took place a few weeks back in New York City’s Meatpacking District. The event brought out our festive spirit early with its cute activations, sweets, cocktails, and mocktails. In addition to getting a glimpse of SHEIN’S winter collections for Women, Men, Kids, and Teens. The highlights were their collaboration with reality TV queen JWoww, who not only graced us with her presence, but brought along her fanily and fellow Jersey Shore alumni, including Mike “The Situation Sorrentino, and Angelina Pivernick! Also showing support were Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose, and Gia Giuduce (Real Housewives of New Jersey, daughter of Teresa). That was a lot of surprise starpower! Here we were, thinking we were simply going to look at clothing!

We were “wowed” by the JWoww collection’s sophisticated, yet accessible aesthetic. And we were floored by the SHEIN BAE collection, which is highlighted by daring silhouettes for the bold, confident woman. We saw lots of shimmer and sparkle, and we wouldn’t have it any way but!

See JWoww’s collaboration with SHEIN here.

Highlights from the SHEIN Hauliday Market:

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Some more highlights from our NYC Hauliday with SHEIN!

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beanie and I cease every moment. Always!

Visit SHEIN.COM for your own little Hauliday haul, and don’t forget to check-out their Black Friday Super Sale with big markdowns on hot items!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#FIRSTLOOK: “CANADA SHORE” CAST AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK

We know you loved Jersey Shore, but did you know CANADA SHORE is coming to Paramount+? We’ll be getting some more details about it this week!

What:

Paramount+ in Canada is gearing up to reveal the ten bold and unapologetic singletons starring in the first-ever Canadian edition of MTV’s iconic “Shores” franchise: CANADA SHORE.

Chosen from a nationwide casting call last spring and fresh off filming at a top-secret Canadian location this summer – this crew is ready for their debut.

When:             

Full cast details, images, filming location and the premiere date will be announced on: 

Thursday, November 27 at 7:00 AM ET.

Follow @CanadaShore on Instagram and TikTok and #CANADASHORE on all social media platforms for the latest news, exclusive content and more.

#SPOTTED: DASH IN TORONTO

Although he’s still a fresh face, Singer Dash has some big plans ahead after just being signed by Epic Records (Sony Music) by L.A. Reid and Tricky Stewart. Making the most out of his first-ever Toronto visit, he went straight off the plane at Toronto Island Airport, straight to City, performing this morning on Breakfast Television, before heading straight over to Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) where I was lucky enough to get a Snap with him and a Handshake.  “I’ve only been here a few hours and I’m loving it”, he says about Toronto.

Complete with a huge Entourage, the Brooklyn-based Singer will be doing a couple performances during his stay including stops at Brampton’s Throne Entertainment, Toronto’s ARIA Night Club and Niagara Falls’ Club Seven these next couple days.  He also will be appearing on CP24 Breakfast tomorrow morning.

Although he was heard on Jersey Shore Star DJ Pauly D‘s Track Night of My Life, Dash still is on the verge of releasing his first Single. The road to success has been long in-the-making for him, after having faced several setbacks including a near-fatal Car Crash when he was just 16, leaving him in a Coma.

Read more about DASH here.

This is the last time I try to do Hand Signs while wearing Mittens. LOL

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Dashdoesit.com)