Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle, a spin-off series of Geordie Shore, a British television programme based in Newcastle upon Tyne was confirmed on 6 February 2016 following cast member Scott's win on Celebrity Big Brother it was announced that he'd be filming for the next series of Geordie Shore the next day. However, on 12 February 2016 it was confirmed that the cast past and present would be reuniting for a mini-series to celebrate five years of the show.[1] The series began airing on 10 May 2016.[2] It features all of the current cast members and the return of former cast members Daniel Thomas-Tuck, James Tindale, Jay Gardner, Kyle Christie, Ricci Guarnaccio and Sophie Kasaei. The only past cast members that did not return for this series were Greg Lake, Rebecca Walker and Vicky Pattison.[3] This series is classified as "Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle" and not billed as the thirteenth series. The series also features a new twist with Gaz and Charlotte going head-to-head as team captains planning the best nights out for their team. This series includes a special episode airing on the fifth birthday, on 24 May 2016 featuring the Geordie's reactions of previous episodes. The series also includes the show's 100th episode, airing on 31 May 2016. On 1 June 2016 it was announced that original cast member Charlotte Crosby had quit the show and that this would be her final series.[4]
| Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle | |
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| Series Spin-off | |
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| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Release | |
| Original network | MTV |
| Original release | 10 May – 14 June 2016 |
| Season chronology | |
Cast
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Team Charlotte:
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Team Gary:
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Duration of cast
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| Aaron | ||||||
| Chantelle | ||||||
| Charlotte | ||||||
| Chloe | ||||||
| Dan | ||||||
| Gaz | ||||||
| Holly | ||||||
| James | ||||||
| Jay | ||||||
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| Marnie | ||||||
| Marty | ||||||
| Nathan | ||||||
| Ricci | ||||||
| Scott | ||||||
| Sophie | ||||||
- = Cast member is featured in this episode.
- = Cast member voluntarily leaves the house.
- = Cast member returns to the house.
- = Cast member leaves the series.
- = Cast member returns to the series.
- = Cast member does not feature in this episode.
- = Cast member is not officially a cast member in this episode.
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 1 | "Episode 1" | 10 May 2016 | 1.186 |
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The group arrive back at the house following Anna's instructions as Holly announces she's now single, and Charlotte and Gaz agree not to pull anybody else. Anna reveals that Charlotte and Gaz will be going head-to-head as team captains hosting party nights. As the captains choose their teams, the groups begin to plan their themed nights out but they receive another huge surprise when Sophie returns to the house joining Team Gaz. Charlotte is delighted to hear that Gaz turned down the chance to kiss another girl, and Holly refuses to make an effort for her team. After the first night out, Anna announces that Team Charlotte have scored the first point with their royal themed party. | ||||
| – | 2 | "Episode 2" | 17 May 2016 | 1.196 |
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2 more faces walk through the door! There's a race to the shag pad but who will win? Gary shows Charlotte commitment she's never seen before, but is everyone happy for them? | ||||
| – | 3 | "Episode 3" | 24 May 2016 | 1.158 |
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Boss Anna is livid after viewing some embarrassing footage. The house has been trashed! Two more old housemates arrive. Marty kicks off over Chloe, and Gary goes on a date with Charlotte. | ||||
| – | 4 | "Episode 4" | 31 May 2016 | 1.303 |
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Holly's dream turns into reality as a blast from the past walks through the door! Charlotte's team vow to sabotage Gary as payback, but will they pull it off or will it backfire?! | ||||
| – | 5 | "Episode 5" | 7 June 2016 | 1.175 |
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Scotty T is back! A night of partying at work leaves Charlotte's team buzzing and a huge mistake is made that forces Gary to leave the house. Is it all over for him and Charlotte?! | ||||
| – | 6 | "Episode 6" | 14 June 2016 | 1.150 |
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It's the final, but with NO Gaz and Charlotte upset both teams need new leaders. Anna has a surprise after the final parties...but who has won the competition?! | ||||
Ratings
edit| Episode | Date | Official MTV rating[5] | MTV weekly rank[5] | Official MTV+1 rating[5] | Total MTV viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 10 May 2016 | 1,136,000 | 1 | 50,000 | 1,186,000 |
| Episode 2 | 17 May 2016 | 1,129,000 | 1 | 67,000 | 1,196,000 |
| The Geordies React | 24 May 2016 | 443,000 | 2 | 20,000 | 463,000 |
| Episode 3 | 24 May 2016 | 1,115,000 | 1 | 43,000 | 1,158,000 |
| Episode 4 | 31 May 2016 | 1,256,000 | 1 | 47,000 | 1,303,000 |
| Episode 5 | 7 June 2016 | 1,112,000 | 1 | 63,000 | 1,175,000 |
| Episode 6 | 14 June 2016 | 1,100,000 | 1 | 50,000 | 1,150,000 |
References
edit- ^ "Geordie Shore stars reunite for anniversary miniseries". 12 February 2016.
- ^ "Geordie Shore Big Birthday Battle: Reunion Series Start Date CONFIRMED And Scotty T Reveals He Ends Up In Hospital! – MTV UK".
- ^ "The Geordie Shore reunion is going to be INSANE as Sophie, Jay, Kyle, Ricci and Dan make a comeback". 12 February 2016.
- ^ Walker, Danny (1 June 2016). "Geordie Shore producers in 'crisis talks' after Charlotte Crosby QUITS".
- ^ a b c "Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 30 April 2013.