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‘Pray for me:’ ‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Magro-Ortiz just completed rehab in Florida

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro hit rock bottom and decided to do something about it.

The “Jersey Shore” star just completed a stint in rehab for alcohol abuse and depression at Headwaters in West Palm Beach last month.

He has had a history of domestic drama with his baby mama Jen Harley.

“I decided to go to treatment because I wanted to be a better person, a better father for my daughter,” the reality star told UsWeekly. “Eventually, all the bad decisions I was making were going to lead me to places that I didn’t want to be. I wanted to be led to the place that I am now – that’s happy, healthy and the best role model for my daughter.”

On Wednesday, Ortiz Magro posted a picture of himself on Instagram looking carefree, with the caption, “Pray for me.”

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So what’s next?

The 33-year-old is getting out of Sin City and headed to L.A.

The custody situation between him and Harley is unclear.

“All I can do is be the best person I’m going to be and be the best father,” he told Us. “If [Ariana] doesn’t live with me, she’ll grow up to the point where she’s able to make her own choice.”

This story was originally published February 14, 2019 at 11:26 AM with the headline "‘Pray for me:’ ‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Magro-Ortiz just completed rehab in Florida."

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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