Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle

Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle is a spin-off of the British TV show Geordie Shore, set in Newcastle upon Tyne. The spin-off was announced on February 6, 2016, after cast member Scott’s victory on Celebrity Big Brother, with plans for him to start filming the next Geordie Shore series immediately. However, on February 12, 2016, it was revealed that both current and former cast members would reunite for a special mini-series to mark the show’s five-year anniversary. This series premiered on May 10, 2016, featuring the return of former cast members like Daniel Thomas-Tuck, James Tindale, Jay Gardner, Kyle Christie, Ricci Guarnaccio, and Sophie Kasaei. Notably absent were Greg Lake, Rebecca Walker, and Vicky Pattison. Titled “Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle,” this series is distinct from the thirteenth season. It introduces a new element with Gaz and Charlotte leading teams in a competition to organize the best nights out. A special episode aired on May 24, 2016, celebrating the show’s fifth anniversary with cast reactions to past episodes. The series also marked the 100th episode of the show, which aired on May 31, 2016. On June 1, 2016, it was announced that original cast member Charlotte Crosby had decided to leave the show, making this her final series.