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George Bebbington | |
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| Born | 20 October 2000 (age 24) Warrington, Cheshire |
| Occupation(s) | Reality television star, Media personality |
| Years active | 2023-Present |
| Known for | Ex On The Beach UK |
| Television | Ex On The Beach UK, Steph's Packed Lunch, Date Me At My Worst, Big Brother: Late & Live |
| Relatives | Kevin Riley (grandfather) |
George Bebbington (born 20 October 2000) is a British born reality television star and media personality. Best known for his appearance on MTV's Ex On The Beach UK Series 11: The One That Got Away.[1]
Early Life
[edit]George Bebbington was born in Warrington, Cheshire but grew up in Runcorn, Merseyside. George is an only child, he attended The Heath School[2] and went onto study Film & Media Studies at Priestley College.[3] He was a stand in co-host for Priestley College Radio occasionally filling in during the morning.[citation needed] Before appearing on television George worked as an events host where he met celebrities such as; Jamie Carragher, Jamie Webster, Paddy Pimblett, Paul Sinha and Sally Morgan.[4]
Ex On The Beach 2023
[edit]In April 2023 it was announced George would be a cast member on the returning series of MTV's Ex On The Beach UK.[5] This was the first series of the show since the 10th series was cancelled due to the passing of Mike Thalassitis.[6] This was the first series of the show to heavily feature LGBTQ+ contestants, George was the first openly bisexual male on the civilian series and the first to receive an ex arrival. George received a ton of media attention once the show began airing being featured in articles by The Daily Star,[7] Cheshire Live,[8] Liverpool Echo,[9] Warrington Guardian[10] among various other tabloids.
George was the first to be sent home from the show alongside his ex, his drama filled time on the show being cut short caused minor controversy, as fans of the show complained about his early departure calling it a fix and claiming the show was boring without him.[11] George was also the only cast member from the series to be featured on the shows advertisement poster.[12]
A screenshot of George crying on the show was used by popular meme pages on social media during the airing of the series.
Despite his early exit from the show, George was recognized in Liverpool Echo's official 2023 Rainbow List, celebrating LGBTQ+ figures from Liverpool. George was featured for not conforming to LGBTQ+ stereotypes and showcasing there is more than one way to be gay.[13]
2023-Present
[edit]Since appearing on Ex On The Beach, George has gone on to have multiple other television appearances. Shortly after Ex On The Beach aired, he appeared as a guest on British daytime talk show Steph's Packed Lunch[14] where he was interviewed by Anna Ryder Richardson about his bisexuality, celibacy and virginity.
On November 2023 George was a guest on the First Dates: The Podcast[15] hosted by CiCi Coleman and Frankie Bridge talking about his experience on dating.
On July 2024 George featured in Joe Sugg's production company's; Final Straw Productions new reality series Date Me At My Worst[16] hosted by TikTok star Max Balegde. During the show he revealed that he'd never been on a date before and that he had a long foreskin.[17]
Also on July 2024 George was a guest on The David Potts Show[18] where he discussed his time as an events host and celebrities he'd met. During the interview George revealed that he came out to his family with help from British television personality Vicky Pattison when he was 15 years old.
On October 2024 George appeared on Big Brother: Late & Live[19] as a superfan where he was interviewed by Will Best[20] about his opinions on the housemates.
George has made multiple other media appearances through social media collaborations, in the tabloids and on podcasts.
Activism and charity work
[edit]George is very vocal on his social media pages about his beliefs, often posting donation links and sharing his opinions on political topics.
George posts frequently on his social media pages advocating for black lives matter, LGBTQ+ rights, he also posts in support of Ukraine and Palestine, even dedicating instagram highlights to each topic.[21] He supports the Green party and advocated for them during the 2024 election.
On August 2024 George teamed up with Cat's Protection League collecting donations to go towards the Warrington branch of the charity.[22]
Personal life
[edit]George is openly bisexual, he credits British television personality Vicky Pattison for helping him come out at the age of 15.[23]
George suffers from Body Dysmorphia[24] and also previously struggled with bulimia.[25] He is an advocate for men's mental health and speaks openly about his mental health struggles, citing MMA star Paddy Pimblett as a inspiration. He began training in CrossFit at the age of 17 to help with his body image issues.
Shortly after Ex On The Beach aired he was rumored to be in a relationship with The Only Way Is Essex star Junaid Ahmed.[26]
He is the grandson of British superbike racer Kevin Riley.
Filmography
[edit]Podcasts
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Own Your Journey | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2023 | Fitness, Feelings & Feminism | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2023 | First Dates: The Podcast | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2024 | The Mighty Brad Podcast | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2024 | The David Potts Show | Guest, 1 episode |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NXT TakeOver: London | Audience member reaction |
| 2016 | Good Morning Britain | Dance troupe member, 1 episode |
| 2023 | Ex On The Beach UK Series 11: The One That Got Away | Original cast, 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Steph's Packed Lunch | Guest, 1 episode |
| 2024 | Date Me At My Worst | Self, 1 episode |
| 2024 | Big Brother: Late & Live | Superfan, 1 episode |
Webseries
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Club Penguin Ruined | Ulla (uncredited) |
| 2017 | Club Penguin Ruined: THE MOVIE | Ulla (uncredited) |
References
[edit]- ^ Spence, Niamh (2023-05-09). "Ex On The Beach spin off airs tonight with First Dates and Geordie Shore stars". Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Home". The Heath School. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Priestley College Warrington - Sixth Form College". Priestley College. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "What's On - The Heath Business and Technical Park". The Heath Business and Technical Park - The Heath is one of the UK's leading independently-owned business and technical parks. 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Ex on the Beach is back – but with a new twist". Digital Spy. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Ex on the Beach's new series pulled by MTV after Mike Thalassitis death". Digital Spy. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Spence, Niamh (2023-05-09). "Ex On The Beach spin off airs tonight with First Dates and Geordie Shore stars". Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Rice, Elle May; Ferguson, Angela (2023-05-14). "Cheshire man meets ex-boyfriend for first time on TV show Ex on the Beach". Cheshire Live. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Rice, Elle May (2023-05-09). "Man met his ex for first time in person while on TV show". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Warrington bar tender to star in latest series of MTV's Ex On The Beach tonight". Warrington Guardian. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Ex on the Beach (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ McAuley, Paul (2023-07-27). "Liverpool ECHO's Rainbow List with LGBTQ+ people praised". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Episode #4.35, Steph's Packed Lunch, George Bebbington, Kate Bottley, Kelvin Fletcher, 2023-10-20, retrieved 2024-11-25
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Dating the whole family". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Final Straw Productions in association with BBC Studios invites you to Date Me At My Worst". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Inspiring 23-year-old TV star hopes to inspire others from Runcorn". Runcorn and Widnes World. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Natasha Hamilton is on the sofa! - The David Potts Show". Gaydio. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Big Brother: Late & Live (Reality-TV), A. J. Odudu, Will Best, Jordan Stephens, ITV - Independent Television, ITV Studios, 2023-10-08, retrieved 2024-11-25
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Big Brother: Late & Live (2023)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Natasha Hamilton is on the sofa! - The David Potts Show". Gaydio. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ McAuley, Paul (2023-11-04). "Man feels 'like an outcast' but needs to 'protect' himself". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ McAuley, Paul (2023-11-04). "Man feels 'like an outcast' but needs to 'protect' himself". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ Sukaina Benzakour (2023-06-23). "Towie star reveals they're now dating TWO reality stars after split from ex". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-11-25.