During Season 4 of Jersey Shore, Pauly D and Deena started making out in an episode, and Deena bit his lip during it. Pauly D didn't want to take it further following their seemingly violent tongue action.

Furthermore, during a Season 7 episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Deena was asked if she ever hooked up with Vinny, and she denied it. But her face said it all and she was caught in a lie. "I kissed Vinny once,” Deena finally admitted. It was like, before Italy. It was just a kiss. Now I look back, and I’m like, ew.”