GEORDIE Shore has been thrown into chaos just days before filming is due to start for its 28th series, after an ultimatum from show bosses led to a mass exodus of stars.
On Monday the gang were scheduled to be setting off for a French road trip – but The Jattvibe can exclusively reveal that, as of right now, only SIX stars are confirmed to be on board.
The Geordie Shore cast has been ripped apart by a bitter pay row – resulting in a mass exodus Credit: Objective Media Group
The Jattvibe told this week how James Tindale was among the first to quit the show Credit: Getty Images for Paramount+
They are Gaz Beadle, Sophie Kasaei, Aaron Chalmers, Holly Hagan, Jay Gardner and Ricci Guarnaccio.
Earlier this week we confirmed Abbie Holborn, James Tindale and Marnie Simpson had sensationally quit the Paramount+ series.
The Jattvibe later told how the bloodbath continued when Chloe Ferry followed suit and walked out for good.
And now we can reveal why.
Geordie Shore icon Chloe Ferry also told bosses she wouldn’t be returning Credit: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images
Insiders have revealed how the cast – except for six ‘safe’ stars – were given a brutal ultimatum Credit: Objective Media Group
Show sources have explained how the rest of the line-up – Kyle Christie, Chantelle Connelly and Nathan Henry – are still on the fence about returning.
Our well-placed insider shared that everyone – except for the six confirmed remaining stars – was given a brutal ultimatum: either they agree to less screen time and a pay cut or say goodbye to their spot on the show.
The source said: “They were each called into a meeting and told they would be appearing in six episodes rather than the previously promised 10.
“That meant a 5% pay cut, and the fees for filming Geordie Shore already aren’t the most lucrative.
Gaz Beadle recently hit back at savage claims he only returned to Geordie Shore because he’s ‘skint’ Credit: Unknown
He and Aaron Chalmers both made their comebacks earlier this year – and we’re told some stars feel like the boys’ fees are coming out of their pockets Credit: Instagram
“Everyone was given a deadline to sign the new agreement and it was made clear that they would not be asked back for filming in the future if they failed to do so.”
We’re told it’s caused a major divide among the cast, with many left wondering why Gaz, 38, Sophie, 36, Aaron, 38, Holly, 33, Jay, 40, and Ricci, 39, are being treated differently.
Our insider added: “The others are furious.
“Some of them are speculating that the pay cuts are how the show plans to cover the costs of getting Gaz and Aaron to return.
“The general feeling among those not in the ‘safe’ camp is that they are nothing to bosses.
“There are predictions this is the end of the show.
“Aaron doesn’t drink these days, Gaz has spoken about cutting down on the booze, Sophie is pregnant and Holly’s just had her second baby.
“It’s not a group that promises your classic Geordie Shore drunken debauchery, that’s for sure.”
A representative for Geordie Shore declined to comment when approached by The Jattvibe.
Show OGs Aaron and Gaz quit the show in 2017 but made separate returns earlier this year.
Cracks in the cast
Gaz, who shares two children with ex-wife Emma McVey and is expecting his third with new girlfriend Maia Ellen, recently hit back at claims he only made a Geordie Shore U-turn because he’s “skint” – but confessed he is only doing the show for the money.
Posting on Snapchat, he wrote: “I love it when people put this… think you forgot TV is a job.”
Comparing himself to Premiership footballers, he added: “Is Henry skint because he does the football pundit[try] or Micah Richards doing TV commercials?
“It’s a job. If they wanna pay me to go on holiday with my mates for a few weeks for ££, you better believe I’m doing it. More money in the pot.”
With the current mood among the other stars as a result of the tough decision hanging over their heads, it’s no surprise Gaz’s comments about his show fee have gone down like a lead balloon.
Our source added: “With Gaz making clear he’s only come back for the money, there have been whispers about just how much he’s being paid.
“It’s too early to say if the cracks in the cast can be repaired and just who will be back for the new series. It’s true that Geordie Shore stars quitting and returning is nothing new, but this time it feels very different.”
