How Geordie Shore stars went from partying, drunken brawls and necking on to settling down with kids

Holly Hagan welcomed her first child last week – a baby boy named Alpha-Jax with her husband Jacob Blyth.

The star, 30, confirmed the news she had given birth in an Instagram post on Monday evening, shortly after her labour in Greater Manchester. 

Sharing a short post, she wrote: ‘He’s here! We’re doing amazing. Little hospital update will be on my blog tomorrow morning. 

‘Huge thank you to the incredible staff at Wythenshawe Hospital. I couldn’t have wished for a better birth experience. Just enjoying our little baby bubble.’ 

She joins the list of former Geordie Shore stars who have transformed from their party animal days to become loving parents.

MailOnline has taken a look at the former cast members who have swapped the boozy club nights for family life.

Congratulations! Holly Hagan welcomed her first child last week – a baby boy named Alpha-Jax with her husband Jacob Blyth

Transformation: She joins the list of former Geordie Shore stars who have transformed from their party animal days to become loving parents (OG 2011 cast pictured)

Transformation: She joins the list of former Geordie Shore stars who have transformed from their party animal days to become loving parents (OG 2011 cast pictured)

Charlotte Crosby

Stardom: Charlotte Crosby was one of the breakout stars of Geordie Shore after starring on the show since series one (pictured in 2011)

Stardom: Charlotte Crosby was one of the breakout stars of Geordie Shore after starring on the show since series one (pictured in 2011)

Love at last: She went on to find love with boyfriend Jake Ankers and the couple welcomed their first child together in October last year - a baby girl named Alba Jean

Love at last: She went on to find love with boyfriend Jake Ankers and the couple welcomed their first child together in October last year – a baby girl named Alba Jean

Charlotte Crosby was one of the breakout stars of Geordie Shore after starring on the show since series one.

The reality show documented her tumultuous relationship with Gaz Beadle which culminated with Charlotte having an ectopic pregnancy in 2016.

She went on to find love with boyfriend Jake Ankers and the couple welcomed their first child together in October last year – a baby girl named Alba Jean.

She shared an adorable black and white snap of her little one’s hands as she announced the name. 

She penned: ‘Alba Jean Ankers 14.10.22 Our hearts are so full my baby girl you have shown us a whole new meaning to life. Your perfect in absolutely every way! 

‘Mammy and Daddy are so so so lucky to call you our little girl  you are loved so much more then you will ever know [sic].’ 

Introducing Alba Jean: Charlotte shared a first glimpse of her newborn daughter  and revealed motherhood has 'shown me a whole new meaning to life'

Introducing Alba Jean: Charlotte shared a first glimpse of her newborn daughter  and revealed motherhood has ‘shown me a whole new meaning to life’

Charlotte revealed she was expecting her first child in May with beau Jake, who she has been dating for almost two years.

The star previously told how she decided to start trying for a baby in December 2021, not long after the pair started their relationship. 

Charlotte revealed the happy news on YouTube as she shared a clip of the moment she found out while in a bathroom. 

The reality star recorded herself as she looked at her test result for the first time which was positive in the emotional video.

Pregnancy: Charlotte revealed she was expecting her first child in May with beau Jake, who she has been dating for almost two years

Pregnancy: Charlotte revealed she was expecting her first child in May with beau Jake, who she has been dating for almost two years

The new mum looked completely gobsmacked as she stood in her bathroom holding her hand to her mouth. 

In the clip, Charlotte could be seen pacing around before calling her boyfriend Jake to come into the room who looked completed surprised. 

She captioned the post: ‘A moment I wasn’t sure would ever be mine is here, it’s mine (and Jake’s) and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing it with you all……I’m having a baby.’

For her gender reveal party, Charlotte and Jake threw a lavish party at the Vermont Hotel’s rooftop bar in Newcastle.

She spared no expense, with the location boasting a delicious looking doughnut wall and a board for gender predictions. 

Charlotte revealed her baby’s gender by enlisting the help of a skywriter to draw a heart in the sky.

It later flew back round to draw the letter ‘G’ in water vapour in the clear blue sky.

As the letter became clear, pink confetti was launched from a cannon above Charlotte, Jake and their friends.

Marnie Simpson

Origins: Marnie Simpson shot to fame when she joined Geordie Shore in 2013 and is the cousin of fellow cast member, Sophie Kasaei

Origins: Marnie Simpson shot to fame when she joined Geordie Shore in 2013 and is the cousin of fellow cast member, Sophie Kasaei

Tied the knot: The 31-year-old went on to date now-husband Casey Johnson, who she finally married on March 22 with a rustic barn bash, after they were forced to postpone their nuptials back in 2021 due to ongoing Covid restrictions.

Tied the knot: The 31-year-old went on to date now-husband Casey Johnson, who she finally married on March 22 with a rustic barn bash, after they were forced to postpone their nuptials back in 2021 due to ongoing Covid restrictions.

Marnie Simpson shot to fame when she joined Geordie Shore in 2013 and is the cousin of fellow cast member, Sophie Kasaei.

The 31-year-old went on to date now-husband Casey Johnson, who she finally married on March 22 with a rustic barn bash, after they were forced to postpone their nuptials back in 2021 due to ongoing Covid restrictions.

The couple share two-year-old son Rox Starr, as well as baby boy Oax Rubee who she welcomed in May 2022.

She announced Oax’s birth last year with an adorable black and white image of her baby’s tiny hand, wrote: ‘We’re completely in awe, our family is complete.’

The reality personality also took to her Instagram Stories to share more about her birth experience, telling her followers: ‘Guys, baby boy has arrived.

Baby joy: The couple share two-year-old son Rox Starr, as well as baby boy Oax Rubee who she welcomed in May 2022

Baby joy: The couple share two-year-old son Rox Starr, as well as baby boy Oax Rubee who she welcomed in May 2022

‘I can’t even explain how obsessed with are with him, he’s just perfect. What a different experience that was compared to the birth of Rox, which I’m very grateful for. I can’t wait to show you all, but me and Casey have decided to wait a bit so we can enjoy him ourselves for a little while.’

Marnie then panned to Casey and asks: ‘You’re a dad of two, how does it feel?’ with Casey sweetly responding: ‘It’s amazing. I’m just staring at him now and I love him so much.’ 

In November 2021, Marnie revealed she was pregnant with her second child.

She said: ‘We’re so excited and super happy. It was a bit of a shock but we’re just so thrilled!’

Marnie discovered she was expecting whilst she was filming a new TV show last September and found herself constantly feeling nauseous.

Welcome to the world! She announced Oax's birth last year with an adorable black and white image of her baby's tiny hand, wrote: 'We're completely in awe, our family is complete'

Welcome to the world! She announced Oax’s birth last year with an adorable black and white image of her baby’s tiny hand, wrote: ‘We’re completely in awe, our family is complete’

She said: ‘I was filming a TV show in September and we planned on trying after that. But during filming I had really weird symptoms.

‘I constantly felt sick, my gums were bleeding and I felt dizzy, but I just put it down to it being an activity-based show and the fact it was 17-hour days.

‘When I was away filming I was messaging Casey and I told him I felt really sick and my boobs were really hurting. I said it could be because I was running around and my muscles hadn’t been used in that way before, but Casey said he thought I was pregnant.

‘While we were doing that show I also did a bungee jump! Everyone had to do a medical beforehand and when they took my blood pressure it was really low. My blood pressure has never been low so that was a red flag.

‘I told Casey and he said, ‘You’re definitely pregnant!’ So as soon as I got back that night I did a pregnancy test and it came up with Pregnant straight away. We just laughed!’

Marnie previously admitted she ‘had a feeling’ it would be another boy and that she was so excited to give Rox a little brother.

Speaking to OK!, she said: ‘I don’t feel it was that much of a surprise. I had a feeling I was going to be having another boy when I fell pregnant. Even a psychic predicted it! I guess I always thought it was going to be a boy before I found out.’

Marnie added: ‘That’s the best thing about it. The fact I’ve given him a brother makes me so happy. I would have loved a sister when I was younger, and I love thinking about how they’re going to be best friends forever.’ 

Gaz Beadle

Explosive: Gaz Beadle was an original member of the show's cast and his extremely rocky relationship with co-star Charlotte Crosby became one of the biggest storylines

Explosive: Gaz Beadle was an original member of the show’s cast and his extremely rocky relationship with co-star Charlotte Crosby became one of the biggest storylines

Gaz Beadle was an original member of the show’s cast and made a name for himself as sex-obsessed womanizer.

His extremely rocky relationship with co-star Charlotte Crosby became one of the biggest storylines of the latter few series they shared, and Charlotte eventually quit in April 2016.

It wasn’t until May that year that Charlotte revealed she had miscarried Gary’s child, the month before. 

Gaz went on date his now-wife Emma McVey in August 2016, briefly splitting in May 2017 after she branded him a ‘cheat and liar’, before they rekindled and he popped the question to her in 2019.

They welcomed two children together, a son Chester, five, and and a three-year-old daughter named Primrose.

Married: Gaz went on date his now-wife Emma McVey in August 2016, briefly splitting in May 2017 after she branded him a 'cheat and liar', before they rekindled and he popped the question to her in 2019

Married: Gaz went on date his now-wife Emma McVey in August 2016, briefly splitting in May 2017 after she branded him a ‘cheat and liar’, before they rekindled and he popped the question to her in 2019

Gaz announced he had become a father on Twitter and Instagram in January 2018, sharing a photograph of the moment he held his son for the first time, saying that he ‘cried and panicked’ at the birth.

He accompanied it with the caption: ‘WOW what a feeling no words can describe it meet our son he is perfect in every way and healthy weighing 6lbs 2.

‘@emma_jane1392 is fine and did amazing… I am a dad can’t believe it… I cried I smiled I panicked but I will be there for him no matter what xxx (sic)’.

He revealed the birth of his second child in December the following year, sharing a sweet snap of Emma and the tot sleeping, and revealing their baby girl was born ‘two weeks early’.

Captioning the heart-warming snap, he wrote: ‘Well…. did not expect this what a night/day, 1am driving to hospital then 4am our amazing perfect little girl was born weighing 7lbs 8 2 weeks early… what an amazing Xmas this is going to be…

Family man: They welcomed two children together, a son Chester, five, and and a three-year-old daughter named Primrose

Family man: They welcomed two children together, a son Chester, five, and and a three-year-old daughter named Primrose

‘@emma_jane1392 was amazing and both my girls are now resting. can’t wait to do it all again and can’t wait for Chester to meet her… thank you so much for everyone’s messages means a lot ❤️’

Emma and Gary tied the knot in 2021 in Cheshire with 90 people in attendance, including their two children.

In evidence of his huge transformation, Gary quit Geordie Shore ahead of Series 16 to focus on his family and take fatherhood seriously. 

Gaz told MTV: ‘After 15 seasons of Geordie Shore, obviously I have decided to leave. I cannot be on Geordie Shore and be a dad at the same time.

‘I’ve done Geordie Shore, I’ve done everything I could possibly imagine doing on Geordie Shore and now I’m just ready for that next chapter in my life and to be honest with you, I cannot wait.’ 

Aaron Chalmers

Beginnings: Aaron Chalmers joined the cast of Geordie Shore in 2014 for the eighth series and stayed on the show for four years (pictured in 2017)

Beginnings: Aaron Chalmers joined the cast of Geordie Shore in 2014 for the eighth series and stayed on the show for four years (pictured in 2017)

Parents: He went on to date influencer Talia Oatway and they welcomed three children together, Romeo, two, Maddox, one and 10-month-old Oakley, while Talia is mum to daughter Siennah from a previous relationship

Parents: He went on to date influencer Talia Oatway and they welcomed three children together, Romeo, two, Maddox, one and 10-month-old Oakley, while Talia is mum to daughter Siennah from a previous relationship

Aaron Chalmers joined the cast of Geordie Shore in 2014 for the eighth series and stayed on the show for four years.

He went on to date influencer Talia Oatway in 2017 for five years, until they split ‘for good’ in December 2022.

The 35-year-old and Talia welcomed three children together, Romeo, two, Maddox, one and 10-month-old Oakley, while Talia is mum to daughter Siennah from a previous relationship.

However, after a slew of rows between the pair, Talia moved out of their family home following the break-up.

The pair parted ways very briefly before, after the birth of their first child Romeo – before reconcilling shortly after.

Tough: After his birth the pair opened up about going through a 'difficult time' as the tot would require surgery for the next 18-24 months

Tough: Back in August, the pair opened up about going through a ‘difficult time’ as their son Oakley was born with health issues – meaning the tot will requires surgery for the next 18-24 months 

Back in August, the pair opened up about going through a ‘difficult time’ as their youngest child Oakley was born with health issues and will be ‘in and out’ of surgery for the first two years of his life.

Taking to his Instagram stories at the time, Aaron opened up on his son’s condition and revealed that Talia required Maternal–fetal medicine throughout the pregnancy.

Aaron also noted that he and Talia were a ‘whirlwind of emotions’ following a difficult few days for the family. 

Fetal medicine is described, also known as perinatology, is described as ‘a branch of medicine that focuses on managing health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy.’

Talking to his followers, Aaron explained: ‘Unfortunately there’s been a few issues with the baby.

‘We’re in fetal medicine for most of the pregnancy, then we got cleared, unfortunately it wasn’t cleared, and it wasn’t picked up on the scans, so the little bubba is probably going to be in and out of surgery for the next 18 months to 24 months, so just me and Talia are coming to terms with everything.’

While Talia simply said: ‘Been a long and hard few days couldn’t of done it with out my man Aaron.’

Chantelle Connelly

Fiery: Chantelle Connelly, 33, shot to fame on Geordie Shore in 2016, joining the show for its 12th series alongside Marty McKenna

Fiery: Chantelle Connelly, 33, shot to fame on Geordie Shore in 2016, joining the show for its 12th series alongside Marty McKenna

Baby joy: Chantelle Connelly welcomed son Ricardo with her Newcastle crime boss boyfriend Lee Blackburn (pictured in June 2019)

Baby joy: Chantelle Connelly welcomed son Ricardo with her Newcastle crime boss boyfriend Lee Blackburn (pictured in June 2019) 

Ex: Chantelle hit the headlines when it emerged she was dating Lee, who was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2012 (pictured) for a £1million cocaine plot

Ex: Chantelle hit the headlines when it emerged she was dating Lee, who was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2012 (pictured) for a £1million cocaine plot

Chantelle Connelly, 33, shot to fame on Geordie Shore in 2016, joining the show for its 12th series alongside Marty McKenna.

However, just a series later she appeared to cut ties with the show and stormed out of filming, while the cast were overseas.

She later hit out at her co-stars for being ‘snakes’, after a mammoth fallout with Gaz Beadle, Chloe Ferry and Marty on camera.

After her departure, Chantelle hit the headlines when it emerged she was dating Lee Blackburn, who was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2012 for a £1million cocaine plot. 

Split: However, Chantelle and Lee split only three months later, with her taking to Instagram to announce to her followers: 'Chantelle is back, single and back'

Split: However, Chantelle and Lee split only three months later, with her taking to Instagram to announce to her followers: ‘Chantelle is back, single and back’

The couple later welcomed a son together named Ricardo in May 2019, with her writing: ‘My whole world. I’ve never felt love like it he’s my everything, life wouldn’t be worth living without him.

‘He’s my heartbeat, my happiness and everything more. Ricardo I love you unconditionally #mammyslittleboy’.

However, Chantelle and Lee split only three months later, with her taking to Instagram to announce to her followers: ‘Chantelle is back, single and back’.

Kyle Christie

Tumultuous: Kyle Christie first joined Geordie Shore in 2014, where he immediately made waves with his rocky relationship with Holly Hagan (pictured together in 2016)

Tumultuous: Kyle Christie first joined Geordie Shore in 2014, where he immediately made waves with his rocky relationship with Holly Hagan (pictured together in 2016)

New dad: Kyle and his current partner Vicky Turner welcomed a baby boy named Crew Jax in September 2021, with Kyle announcing the news with a sweet snap

New dad: Kyle and his current partner Vicky Turner welcomed a baby boy named Crew Jax in September 2021, with Kyle announcing the news with a sweet snap

Kyle Christie first joined Geordie Shore in 2014, where he immediately made waves with his rocky relationship with Holly Hagan.

The couple have since split, with Kyle, 30, going on to date his current partner Vicky Turner.

They welcomed a baby boy named Crew Jax in September 2021, with Kyle announcing the news with a sweet snap.

He posed shirtless while cradling his newborn son in his arms and giving him a sweet kiss on his forehead.

He penned a lengthy caption for the slew of snaps, announcing his news and revealing how grateful he was.

Pregnant: The pair announced they were expecting back in March as they posed with a white backdrop holding an ultrasound picture

Pregnant: The pair announced they were expecting back in March as they posed with a white backdrop holding an ultrasound picture

It read: ‘Crew Jax Christie. Born: 15:57, 13th September 2021 Weighing: 8 pounds 6 oz. Welcome to the world Crew you are so loved, we couldn’t of asked for a more perfect little boy. Mam & Dad love you so much.’  

‘They say 13 is unlucky for some but he was always destined to be, judging by my tattoo.’ 

‘Thank you to @vickelizabethx for bringing this perfect little man into our lives, you honestly have done an extraordinary job from start to finish. I honestly don’t know how you women do it, you’re all incredible…..my little family.’ 

The pair announced they were expecting back in March 2021 as they posed with a white backdrop holding an ultrasound picture. 

It's a boy! They announced they were having a boy at a gender reveal party back in July as they celebrated with friends and family in Newcastle

It’s a boy! They announced they were having a boy at a gender reveal party back in July as they celebrated with friends and family in Newcastle

Kyle said of starting a new family: ‘Little bit of you & a little bit of me……that’s what it takes to make a Family. I promise you kid, you are going to have one hell of a life.’

They announced they were having a boy at a gender reveal party back in July as they celebrated with friends and family in Newcastle. 

The pair posed arm in arm with Kyle placing his hand on his partner’s bump as she wore a gorgeous figure hugging white gown. 

They posed in front of a huge ‘boy sign’ and an arch of golden balloons.  

Greg Lake

Short but sweet: Greg Lake was one of the original cast members back in the first series in 2011, but didn't return for series two (pictured in 2011)

Short but sweet: Greg Lake was one of the original cast members back in the first series in 2011, but didn’t return for series two (pictured in 2011)

Breakup: Greg and Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe welcomed now five-year-old son Daye Colmic Lake in June 2017, before splitting in August 2020

Breakup: Greg and Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe welcomed now five-year-old son Daye Colmic Lake in June 2017, before splitting in August 2020

Greg Lake was one of the original cast members back in the first series in 2011, but didn’t return for series two.

The 38-year-old went on to date Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe for eight years before they split in August 2020.

The couple were revealed to be expecting their first child in February 2017 and welcomed now five-year-old son Daye Colmic Lake in June of that year.

Daye lives with Jennifer near Manchester, but sees his dad, who is based in Newcastle, every other weekend and during school holidays.

Speaking of her romantic relationship with Greg ending, the soap star insisted she never wants them to feel ‘split up,’ because of their son.

Co-parenting: Daye lives with Jennifer near Manchester, but sees his dad, who is based in Newcastle, every other weekend and during school holidays

Co-parenting: Daye lives with Jennifer near Manchester, but sees his dad, who is based in Newcastle, every other weekend and during school holidays

Moved on: Greg has been dating current girlfriend Alicia Rudge, for a year and a half and who is a mum of three

Moved on: Greg has been dating current girlfriend Alicia Rudge, for a year and a half and who is a mum of three

She explained: ‘There was no bad energy [at the end] and I don’t even like using the phrase ‘split up’. We’ll never be split, we’re a family and always will be.

‘I never want us to feel split, for Daye, and I’ll do everything I can to make sure of that. It was a case of: ‘This is us now and how do we make this gear change and not have Daye feel it?’.’

Jennifer confirmed on Instagram back in 2020 that the couple had secretly broken up a couple of months earlier. 

Greg has been dating current girlfriend Alicia Rudge, for a year and a half and who is a mum of three.

Holly Hagan 

Throwback: Holly Hagan was an original George Shore star, appearing on the first episode when she was just 18 (pictured 2013)

Throwback: Holly Hagan was an original George Shore star, appearing on the first episode when she was just 18 (pictured 2013)

Little one: Holly Hagan revealed the sweet name of her newborn baby boy - Alpha-Jax - a day after giving birth

Little one: Holly Hagan revealed the sweet name of her newborn baby boy – Alpha-Jax – a day after giving birth

Holly Hagan was an original George Shore star, appearing on the first episode when she was just 18. 

She has undergone an incredible transformation since then and announced she was welcoming her first child in January, six months after marrying National League footballer Jacob Blyth in a summer Ibiza wedding.

Announcing the news in an exclusive video with OK! magazine, Holly told Jacob: ‘Your patience, strength and resilience inspire me every single day and I couldn’t think of a strong role model for our future children.’

The video then cut to Jacob unwrapping a present which contained a positive pregnancy test, leading to a shocked reaction from the footballer.

Delighted: The star confirmed the news she had given birth in an Instagram post on Monday evening, shortly after her labour in Greater Manchester

Delighted: The star confirmed the news she had given birth in an Instagram post on Monday evening, shortly after her labour in Greater Manchester

The following month, Holly announced she was expecting a son after filming a gender reveal and joint second wedding party for Geordie Shore. 

At the event, Holly and her husband ensured no expense was spared in their announcement – complete with vast light up letters, amazing flowers, a photo booth and a stunning cake.

The couple welcomed their son last week and she later took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the first snap of her adorable bundle of joy and reveal his unique name.

Holly wrote in the caption: ‘Alpha-Jax Blyth’ as she told fans what she had decided to call the little one.

Happy couple: Holly announced she was welcoming her first child in January, six months after marrying National League footballer Jacob in a summer Ibiza wedding

Happy couple: Holly announced she was welcoming her first child in January, six months after marrying National League footballer Jacob in a summer Ibiza wedding

She had previously revealed she had picked out an unusual moniker for her unborn child. 

When a fan asked if she’d picked out a name during an Instagram Q&A, Holly wrote: ‘We’ve only ever had one name since the start and it was a boy’s name.

‘Never even thought about a girl’s name because I just knew he was a boy. I’m in love with the name.

‘It’s uncommon but after you’re said it a few times you’ll think why isn’t that more common as a name?’

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