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Situation Paid Not To Wear A&F Brand

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, the star of MTV's Jersey Shore, has been offered a "substantial payment" by Abercrombie & Fitch to no longer wear their clothes. "We are deeply concerned that Mr Sorrentino's association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image," the company said in a statement."

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