GEORDIE Shore’s original cast members have reunited for the first time in nearly a decade, confirming they are officially back filming.
, 32, , 37, , 37, , 39, and , 38, were pictured together in matching black tuxedos.
It marks the first time the five reality stars have been seen together since their time on the MTV show.
The image, which is sure to spark a wave of nostalgia among fans, was shared by Ricci on .
He wrote in his caption: “THE BOYS ARE BAAAAAAACK BAAAABY!”;;
While the rest of the group opted for classic tuxedo looks, Ricci stood out by wearing an unbuttoned black shirt, showing off his chest.
The reunion marks a major moment for the long-running reality series, which first aired in 2011 and became known for its explosive arguments, chaotic nights out and loyal fanbase.
Jay was part of the original cast and appeared in the first three series before returning briefly in later years.
Ricci joined in series two and was known for his turbulent relationship with , leaving after series five.
Gaz became known for his womanising ways and long-running on-off relationship with , exiting in 2017.
Aaron joined in series eight and was involved in several major storylines, including romances with and , before leaving in 2017 to pursue MMA.
Kyle appeared in series eight and nine, remembered for his dramatic relationship with , and returned for a stint in series 12.
revealed this week the familiar faces would be returning for Geordie Shore’s 26th series.
This series, there’ll be lots going on – including Chloe Ferry’s 30th, which will take place in Lisbon.
And then of course, the reality star cast will jump over to Italy for Kyle and Vicky’s wedding.
But just as things couldn’t get much juicer, we exclusively revealed Gaz and Aaron are going to be returning to the hit show.
Gaz initially quit the show in 2017 after six years when his fell pregnant with their first child, Chester.
They went on to have a daughter, Primrose, in 2019 but split up in 2023.
Gaz is now in a relationship with Maia Ellen, while Emma is with boyfriend James Staszewsky.
Last year, by suggesting fatherhood was taking up all of his time.
Speaking to Fairplay Exchange, Gary said: “I’ve always said that about Geordie Shore, I love all the cast and Geordie Shore got me where I am. I don’t have a bad word to say about it.
“The thing for me is, I’m not just free now, I’ve got things to think about, I’ve got kids, they’re at school.”;;
But clearly , alongside another legend of the Shore – Aaron.
The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter –
star and Talia Oatway share Romeo, four, and Maddox, three, together.
They also have a son Oakley, two, who has ,that causes fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones.
The former couple got together in 2017 but .
And that’s not all, as
, 35, has done a dramatic u-turn and returned to Geordie Shore, just weeks after quitting in a pay row, with her team having come to a resolution.
The Sun understands the pay dispute was resolved after eleventh-hour talks with bosses.
A source revealed: “Execs were determined to keep Sophie in the show and didn’t want to lose her.
“After some last minute meetings with her team, they managed to secure a deal everyone was happy with.
“Sophie and her boyfriend Jordan Brook missed the beginning of filming as the majority of the cast jetted out to last week, but they stunned the cast over the weekend when they turned up to surprise everyone.”;;
The Sun contacted MTV for comment at the time.
