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George Bebbington | |
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| Born | 20 October 2000 (age 24) |
| Occupation(s) | Reality television star, media personality |
| Years active | 2023-Present |
| Known for | Ex on the Beach (British TV series) |
| Television | Ex on the Beach (British TV series), Date Me At My Worst |
| 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.
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[1] and went onto study Film & Media Studies at Priestley College. 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.
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.[2] This was the first series of the show since the 10th series was cancelled due to the passing of Mike Thalassitis.[3] 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.[4] George received a ton of media attention once the show began airing, being featured in multiple articles for; Cheshire Live,[2] Liverpool Echo,[5] Warrington Guardian[6] among various other tabloids such as; Daily Star, Digital Spy and Runcorn & Widnes Weekly.
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 on social media, as fans of the show complained about his early departure calling it a "fix" and claiming the show was "boring" without him.[7] George's highlight clips from the show garnered the most views across MTV's social media pages. George was also the only cast member from the series to be featured on the series advertisement poster.
A screenshot of George crying on the show was used by multiple popular meme pages on social media during the airing of the series.
Despite his early exit from the show, George's appearance on the show 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.[8] He received an outpour of support including by Italian fencer Tommaso Marini and by The Only Way Is Essex star Junaid Ahmed.
Shortly after his appearance on Ex On The Beach he was rumored to be taking part in MTV's The Challenge Season 38 Ride or Dies.[citation needed]
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 was invited onto; and appeared as a guest on British daytime talk show Steph's Packed Lunch, where he was interviewed by Anna Ryder Richardson about his open bisexuality, celibacy and virginity. He also appeared on podcasts "Own Your Journey", "Fitness, Feelings & Feminism" and "The Mighty Brad Podcast"; discussing his time on Ex On The Beach.
One month later in November 2023 George was a guest on First Dates: The Podcast[9] hosted by CiCi Coleman and Frankie Bridge talking about his experiences on dating and about his experience on Ex On The Beach.
In July 2024 George was a contestant in Joe Sugg's production company's; Final Straw Productions new reality television series Date Me At My Worst[10] 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. During the episode he chose to go on a date with himself instead of any of the other contestants as they were not his type; despite this he had the most contestants pick him as their choice as a potential date.
Also in July 2024 George was a guest on The David Potts Show[11] where he discussed his time as an events host and the celebrities he had 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.
In October 2024 George appeared on an episode of Big Brother: Late & Live as a superfan where he was interviewed by Will Best about his opinions on the housemates of the twenty-first series of the show.
George has made multiple other media appearances through social media collaborations and the tabloids. One of his more notable social media collaborations being with The Body Shop in 2024.
Activism and charity work
[edit]George posts frequently on his social media pages advocating for animal rights, black lives matter, LGBTQ+ rights, he also posts in support of Palestine and Ukraine, dedicating instagram highlights to these topics. He supports the Green party and advocated for them during the 2024 British general election.
On August 2024 George teamed up with Cat's Protection League collecting donations to go towards the Warrington branch of the charity.[12]
Personal life
[edit]George is openly bisexual, he credits British television personality Vicky Pattison for helping him come out at the age of 15.[11]
George suffers from Body Dysmorphia[13] and also previously struggled with bulimia.[13] 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.
He also cities DJ, producer, graffiti artist, model and reality television star Nikki "DJ Lady Tribe" Shamdasani as an inspiration.
Shortly after Ex On The Beach aired it was reported by The Sun that he was dating The Only Way Is Essex star Junaid Ahmed. George denied the speculation on his instagram story, claiming they were just friends and urged his followers to boycott The Sun.
He is the grandson of British superbike racer Kevin Riley.
George coined the phrase "sometimes masc, sometimes fem, always an icon" for himself during the airing of Ex On The Beach.
Filmography
[edit]Podcasts
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Own Your Journey | Guest | 1 episode |
| Fitness, Feelings & Feminism | |||
| First Dates: The Podcast | |||
| 2024 | The Mighty Brad Podcast | ||
| The David Potts Show |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NXT TakeOver: London | Self, audience member reaction | |
| 2016 | Good Morning Britain | Self, dance troupe member | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Ex On The Beach UK Series 11: The One That Got Away | Self, original cast | 5 episodes |
| Steph's Packed Lunch | Self, guest | 1 episode | |
| 2024 | Date Me At My Worst | Self, contestant | |
| Big Brother: Late & Live | Self, superfan |
Web Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Club Penguin Ruined | Ulla (uncredited) | 1 episode |
| Club Penguin Ruined: THE MOVIE | Ulla (uncredited) | ||
| 2024 | Candy's Cooking | Cameo | 1 episode |
Awards and accomplishments
[edit]Liverpool Echo
[edit]- LGBTQ+ Rainbow list (2023)[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Inspiring 23-year-old TV star hopes to inspire others from Runcorn". Runcorn and Widnes World. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ a b 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 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Ex on the Beach's new series pulled by MTV after Mike Thalassitis death". Digital Spy. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ McAuley, Paul (2023-06-29). "Reality star 'overwhelmed with support' after being himself on TV". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b McAuley, Paul (2023-07-27). "Liverpool ECHO's Rainbow List with LGBTQ+ people praised". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Natasha Hamilton is on the sofa! - The David Potts Show". Gaydio. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ a b McAuley, Paul (2023-11-04). "Man feels 'like an outcast' but needs to 'protect' himself". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-11-25.