Vicky Pattison battles self-esteem and eating issues as on/off relationship takes toll

Vicky Pattison relationship

by Daisy McClure |
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She admitted feeling “lonely” and “overwhelmed” in an emotional Instagram post last week, also revealing she was sleep-eating and had “gained weight.”

And Vicky Pattison – who has battled with her weight since dropping 3st in 2013 – also missed her scheduled appearance at the TV BAFTAs last week.

Ahead of the event, she admitted, “I’m so nervous that I won’t fit in or look as good as everyone else, I’m losing sleep over it.”

A source says, “Vicky is doing the best she can to be her chipper self, but the truth is that she’s struggling, although she still looks brilliant. She’s put on a few pounds and it’s really affecting her. She looks in the mirror and analyses every curve. She’ll have a few down days and then appear OK, but before long she’s beating herself up again.”

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Vicky Pattison in 2011

Feisty Vicky, the very first person to enter the Geordie Shore house in 2011, has had quite the transformation over the years.

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Vicky Pattison now

These days, she really is a Geordie girl with a VIP edge.

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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

Charlotte's had a massive transformation over the years, and has been smashing it in her career since her Geordie days. She hosts Just Tattoo Of Us' has released books and fitness DVDs, and a show all about her.

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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 in the very beginning, but didn't make it past series one.

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Greg Lake now

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

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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. 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 have a 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

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Jay Gardner now

And years later, his brows are still on fleek.

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Sophie Kasaei in 2011

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

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Sophie Kasaei in 2018

She's since glowed upppppppp. She returned to the show for the Big Birthday Battle in 2016 and stayed on as a cast member but quit in spring 2019.

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Ricci Guarnaccio in 2011

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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....by growing a beard.

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Rebecca Walker in 2012

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Rebecca Walker now

Now, she's ditched the party days and has become a mum.

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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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Scotty T now

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Marnie Simpson now - aged 25

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Aaron Chalmers now

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Kyle Christie then

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Kyle Christie now

Well HELLO there Kyle. Talk about a transformation, people.

After her initial post, Vicky thanked fans for their support, saying, “Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an undeniable breakthrough.”

She was later seen on a night out, after reps shot down claims she had been diagnosed with the eating disorder NS-RED, which causes sufferers to unknowingly consume food while asleep.

To make matters worse, Vicky – whose wedding to John Noble was called off in November when he was caught getting close to another woman – is also facing issues in her new relationship with TOWIE star Ercan Ramadan.

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The couple have been on and off and pals say the uncertainty is difficult to deal with.

The source adds, “Splitting up with John was a big blow for Vicky, and her pals feel she tried to move on too quickly with Ercan. They’re trying to make things work, but the ups and downs are taking a toll. For now, she’s trying to keep as fit and healthy as she can, but her confidence isn’t as high as it was.”

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