Tourism Queensland says it would like to talk with the producers of US reality show Jersey Shore, after two of its main stars said they wanted to film a season of the popular series in Australia.
Michael Sorrentino, aka The Situation, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro both told US reporters in January they wanted to shoot one of the final seasons of the show in Australia.
While promoting season five, which premiered in the US on January 5, Sorrentino told E Online he wanted to go to Australia because "all the girls are hot".
His comments were backed by fellow cast member Ortiz-Magro, who said he wanted to go to Australia "and experience the culture".
"I hear that it's really big, the show over there, so I'd like to see the feedback we get," Ronnie told Hollyscoop.
Tourism Queensland has welcomed the idea, saying the Jersey Shore cast may enjoy the Gold Coast's "vibrant nightlife".
"We would welcome any interest and discussions," a Tourism Queensland spokeswoman told ninemsn.
The spokeswoman said Tourism Queensland would need details from producers before agreeing to anything, but the state had a range of activities that may suit the show.
"Obviously the Gold Coast is Australia's playground, there's theme parks, hanging out with lifesavers — the Gold Coast also has a very vibrant nightlife," she said.
"Cairns and the tropical north are very different from anything they would get at home, or anywhere else in the world."
The first season of the show, filmed in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, sparked controversy when it first premiered on MTV in 2009.
Following the lives of eight hard-partying housemates, it was accused of fuelling negative Italian-American stereotypes.
But it proved popular with viewers and the cast has gone on to film seasons in Miami Beach and Italy.
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