There’s going to be a HUGE change in this series of Geordie Shore 👀

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by Polly Foreman |
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Geordie Shore series 18 (!) starts tonight, and we're SO EXCITED for their return to the Toon after a season in Australia.

Sophie Kasaei, Nathan Henry, Chloe Ferry, Sam Gowland and Abbie Holborn are joined by newbie Faith Mullen for the new series - and the cast will be visited by some OG favourites from seasons past.

James Tindale, Scotty T, Holly Hagan, and Kylie Christie are all making a comeback, and we frankly could not be happier.

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We sat down with the cast ahead of the first episode (tonight!) to chat all things Geordie Shore - and found out a very exciting change they've made to the show.

Those of you well-versed in reality telly will know that stars of shows rarely discuss the fame-side of their lives on-screen, and residents of the Geordie Shore house were previously not allowed to discuss the outside world at all.

GALLERY: The Geordie Shore cast - then and now

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GEORDIE SHORE CAST THEN AND NOW SLIDER

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Charlotte Crosby in 2011

Charlotte Crosby takes to the red carpet before appearing in the first ever series of MTV'S Geordie Shore.

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Charlotte Crosby now - aged 27

Charlotte's had a massive transformation over the years, and has been smashing it in her career since her Geordie days. She's recently hosted her own TV show 'Just Tattoo Of Us', released her own book and fitness DVD, and has her own clothing range!

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Holly Hagan in 2011

Before her Geordie Shore debut, Holly Hagan looked like this.

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Holly Hagan now

Now, it would seem that Holly's taken some inspo from Kim K, as her look has drastically changed.

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Greg Lake in 2011

Greg appeared in Geordie Shore from the very beginning, but didn't make it past series 1. Oops.

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Greg Lake now

Greg is now married to Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe, with whom he has a baby together. Awww.

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Gaz Beadle in 2011

Here's Gaz before embarking on his long-running career on Geordie Shore.

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Gary Beadle now - aged 29

In terms of poses not much has changed - he still loves a good selfie and photoshoot. But believe it or not, this Geordie hunk has left the dating scene behind, because he's loved up with girlfriend Emma McVey. They even recently had their first child together!

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James Tindale in 2011

James's debut on Geordie Shore saw him spend 90% of his time at the gym and the remaining 10% flexing his muscles in the mirror.

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James Tindale now

Looks like he stuck at it!

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Jay Gardner in 2011

'The dad of the Geordie group' Jay was the oldest member of the show. Who could forget those iconic brows...

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Jay Gardner now

And years later, his brows are still on fleek.

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Vicky Pattison in 2011

Fiesty Vicky has had quite the transformation over the years...

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Vicky Pattison now

But she's since dropped her wild child days and is now engaged to fiancé John Noble.

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Sophie Kasaei in 2011

Sophie joined the Geordie Shore show in series 1, but was axed for her bad behaviour 2 years later. Naughty.She later returned to the show in 2016 with a slightly newer cast!

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Sophie Kasaei now

She's since glowed upppppppp.

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Ricci Guarnaccio in 2011

Ricci joined the show in series 2, and had a rollercoaster of a relationship with Vicki Pattison.

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Ricci Guarnaccio now - aged 31

It would seem that since leaving the show he's decided to embark on a new journey....of growing a beard.

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Rebecca Walker in 2012

Rebecca also joined the show in series 2, and was known for her bust-ups, dramas and fallouts.

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Rebecca Walker now

Now, she's ditched the party days and has recently become a mum. Say WHAT?!

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Daniel Thomas

Dan joined Geordie Shore the fourth series and left at the end of series 5.

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Daniel Thomas now

He doesn't look all that different now, but he's certainly been enjoying life (and the gym).

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Scott Timlin 2013

Life and soul of the party Scotty T joined the show in series 4.

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Scotty T now

And WHAT a career this Geordie has had. From winning Celebrity Big Brother to landing a cameo appearance in Neighbours to even having a girlfriend (well, for a bit), he's definitely seen success in the media industry.

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Marnie Simspon 2014

Marnie was one of the last cast mates to join Geordie Shore - entering the house in series 7. Back then, she described herself a "natural beauty".

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Marnie Simpson now - aged 25

Marnie had several cosmetic procedures done since being on the show, including a nose job, lip fillers and a boob job. She has also just moved in with boyfriend Casey Johnson after meeting on MTV dating show 'Single AF'.

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Aaron Chalmers then

Tatted-up Aaron Chalmers joined in the eighth series and had an infamous on-off relationship with Marnie. It was SO juicy to watch.

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Aaron Chalmers now

Aaron has recently quit Geordie Shore to focus on his career as an MMA fighter, along with his spending more time on his relationship.

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Kyle Christie then

How young does Kyle look?! We barely even recognised this Geordie Shore star.

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Kyle Christie now

Well HELLO there Kyle. Talk about a transformation people.

But the upcoming series will see that rule overturned.

"We've added more reality into it," Sophie Kasaei exclusively told Closer Online. "I know it’s a reality TV show, but we're usually only allowed to talk about what’s going on in the house. But they’ve opened the book now, and now we can talk about things that are going on outside in our lives.

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"For example, If im feeling down because of trolls I'm getting on the outside, we can start to talk about that. Or maybe Sam and Chloe are having an argument about something that’s happened. We can talk about that. And we’ve even been able to go to Sam and Chloe’s house and film there.

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"So it’s adding that. And people love to watch our lives, so it’s adding that into it. I think that’s such a bit thing and it’s what we need."

GEORDIE SHORE SERIES 18 PREMIERES TUESDAY 16TH OCTOBER AT 10PM, ON MTV!

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