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Gaz Beadle – Biography, Relationships, and New Child in 2026

Henry Oliver Davies Harrison • 2026-09-29 • Reviewed by Hanna Berg

Who is Gaz Beadle? He is the Geordie Shore star whose life story in recent coverage centers on his relationship with model and influencer Emma McVey, their two children, their 2021 marriage, and their split in 2023. In 2025–2026 reporting, he has also been linked to a new child with partner Maia Ellen, while Emma has remained in the public eye for co-parenting and post-split comments.

Who is Gaz Beadle and how did he become famous?

Gaz Beadle, whose real name is Gary Beadle, rose to fame as one of the original cast members of Geordie Shore, which launched in 2011. The MTV reality show followed young people in Newcastle and became a major hit, with Daily Star covering his time on the series.

According to The Sun, he went on to make a reported £4.6 million fortune from his time on the show. He quit Geordie Shore in 2020, saying he wanted to settle down and start a family with Emma McVey, before later returning to the series, as The Sun also reported.

What are the key facts about Gaz Beadle?

The table below pulls together the most commonly sought details about Gaz Beadle from the available coverage.

Attribute Details
Real name Gary Beadle
Known as Gaz Beadle
Occupation Reality TV personality
Show Geordie Shore (original cast, 2011)
Reported earnings £4.6 million from Geordie Shore
Former partner Emma McVey (married July 2021–2023)
Children Chester (born Jan 2018) and Primrose (born Dec 2019)
New partner (reported) Maia Ellen
Wedding location Cheshire, July 2021
Left Geordie Shore 2020, later returned

What is Gaz Beadle’s real name?

He is widely known as Gaz, but his legal name is Gary Beadle. Sources use both forms interchangeably.

Who is Emma McVey and how did she meet Gaz Beadle?

Emma McVey is described in coverage as a model and influencer. She and Gaz began dating in 2016, according to Digital Spy. They briefly split around a year later, with reports saying Emma accused Gaz of cheating and ending the relationship by text, before later reconciling.

They got engaged in 2019 and married in July 2021 in Cheshire, in a ceremony attended by around 90 guests and their children, as Metro reported.

A note on names

One early Mirror article referred to Emma as “Stephanie McVey,” while all later reporting uses “Emma McVey.” It is unclear whether this was an editorial error or a middle name.

How many children does Gaz Beadle have?

Gaz and Emma share two children: son Chester, born in January 2018, and daughter Primrose, born in December 2019. At the time of their marriage, reports said both children took part in the wedding, with one report noting they walked down the aisle, according to The Mirror.

Co-parenting focus

Later reporting said Emma was homeschooling the children and focusing on co-parenting after the breakup, as The Irish Sun noted.

Why did Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey split?

They announced their split in 2023 after roughly two years of marriage. Gaz said there was no “bad blood” and that they both deserved to be happy, as reported by The Sun. Emma later spoke about the “heartbreaking” split and the emotional side of co-parenting, according to The Mirror.

Does Gaz Beadle have a new child with Maia Ellen?

In 2025–2026 coverage, reports linked Gaz to a new child with partner Maia Ellen. Details are limited, and the available sources do not confirm the child’s name, sex, or date of birth. Yahoo News and The Mirror both covered the development.

What remains unclear

The available reports come primarily from UK tabloids, and no official statement from Gaz Beadle, Emma McVey, or Maia Ellen appears in the provided sources.

Who is Ricci from Geordie Shore?

Ricci Guarnaccio is another Geordie Shore cast member. He is part of the same MTV reality franchise as Gaz Beadle, which explains the high search volume for “ricci geordie shore.”

What else do people want to know about Gaz Beadle?

Is Gaz Beadle still married to Emma McVey?

No. They split in 2023 after roughly two years of marriage.

What are the names of Gaz Beadle’s children?

Chester, born January 2018, and Primrose, born December 2019.

Who is Gaz Beadle’s new partner?

Reports from 2025–2026 name Maia Ellen as his partner and the mother of his new child.

Why did Gaz Beadle leave Geordie Shore?

He left in 2020 to settle down and start a family with Emma McVey, but later returned.

How much money has Gaz Beadle made from Geordie Shore?

The Sun reported a £4.6 million fortune from his time on the show.

Is Emma McVey the same person as Stephanie McVey?

Likely yes. An early Mirror article used “Stephanie,” but all later sources say Emma. The reason is unconfirmed.

When did Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey get married?

They married in July 2021 in Cheshire with around 90 guests.

Does Gaz Beadle have a daughter?

Yes, Primrose, born in December 2019.

Henry Oliver Davies Harrison

About the author

Henry Oliver Davies Harrison

Henry Oliver Davies Harrison is Editor-in-Chief and a writer at PressOrbit, covering UK news, business and public affairs. He is accountable for the newsroom's editorial standards and leads its sourcing and fact-checking process, from research through to final approval, so that each article is accurate, clearly attributed and useful to readers.