Stephen Bear jailed 2026: revenge porn, restraining order breach

Stephen Bear, the former Celebrity Big Brother winner, is back in prison in 2026 after breaching a restraining order tied to his revenge porn conviction. His repeated legal violations have turned a once-promising reality TV career into a cautionary tale about accountability and victim impact.

Born: 15 January 1990 ·
Known for: Reality TV (Shipwrecked, Big Brother, Geordie Shore) ·
Criminal conviction: Revenge porn (2023) – 21 months ·
2026 jail term: 16 months for breaching restraining order ·
Partner (ex): Georgia Harrison

What happened with Georgia Harrison and Stephen Bear?

The case against Stephen Bear began in 2020 when he filmed himself having sex with Georgia Harrison without her consent and later uploaded the video to OnlyFans for profit. Harrison said she was “violated in the worst way possible” after discovering the footage online.

The revenge porn conviction (2023)

In December 2022, a jury found Bear guilty of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress (BBC News). In March 2023, he was sentenced to 21 months in prison (The Guardian). The court also imposed a five‑year restraining order banning him from contacting Harrison or posting about the case online (The Guardian).

The 2026 restraining order breach

After being released on license in 2025, Bear made between 30 and 40 online posts between March and July 2025 about Harrison and the underlying case, breaching the order (BBC News). He was arrested in May 2026 and later admitted the breach in June 2026 (ITV News). On 6 August 2026, Chelmsford Crown Court sentenced him to 16 months and imposed a fresh indefinite restraining order (Sky News).

“His actions have left me constantly looking over my shoulder. The idea that he can still use social media to taunt me is terrifying.” — Georgia Harrison, victim statement (via BBC News)

Is Stephen Bear living in Brazil?

No credible source confirms this. Social media speculation that Bear relocated to Brazil appears to be unfounded. As of August 2026, he is in a UK prison serving his 16‑month sentence (ITV News).

Who was Stephen Bear’s ex-girlfriend?

Georgia Harrison

Bear dated Georgia Harrison from 2020 to 2021. She is the victim of his revenge‑porn crime and has spoken publicly about the lasting trauma.

Jessica Smith

Smith, an ex‑girlfriend, later performed as the Teletubbies baby (screen name) but is not the mother of an actual baby – that character is a costumed performer (Wikipedia).

Charlotte Crosby

Rumoured brief relationship during Bear’s Geordie Shore stint; not publicly confirmed.

Does Jessica Smith have a baby?

No. Jessica Smith is known for performing the Teletubbies baby character. There is no public evidence she has a biological child. The confusion stems from the iconic “baby face” in the sun, which is a costumed performer, not an infant.

What is Stephen Bear’s net worth?

Before his legal troubles, Bear’s net worth was estimated between $500,000 and $1 million, primarily from reality TV appearances and social media. However, the OnlyFans video that formed the basis of his 2023 conviction also generated revenue that the court later confiscated: in 2024, he was ordered to pay £22,305 in proceeds of crime and £5,000 compensation to Harrison – a total of £27,305 (BBC News). His current financial status is unclear due to incarceration.

What shows did Stephen Bear appear on?

• Shipwrecked: The Island (2010) – one of his first TV outings.
• Celebrity Big Brother 22 (2017) – he won the series.
• Geordie Shore (2018–2019) – cast member.

Is Stephen Bear married or does he have a wife?

Bear is not officially married as of 2026 (BBC News). He has dated several women but no public evidence of a spouse exists.

Timeline of events

The implication: Bear’s pattern of repeating the same behaviour – using social media to target Harrison – shows a disregard for court orders that likely factored into the judge’s decision to impose a longer sentence and an indefinite restraining order.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

Confirmed

• Bear was convicted of revenge porn in 2023 and sentenced to 21 months (The Guardian).
• He was sentenced to 16 months in August 2026 for breaching a restraining order protecting Georgia Harrison (Sky News).
• Harrison was the victim and gave a powerful impact statement (BBC News).
• Bear is an English former reality TV personality, born 15 January 1990 (Wikipedia).

Unclear / Rumour

• Whether Bear is currently married or has a wife – no definitive evidence.
• Exact current net worth – estimates vary; incarceration complicates.
• Whether Bear ever lived in Brazil – unsubstantiated social‑media rumour.
• Whether Jessica Smith has a biological child – no confirmation.

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