The Geordies are back in Newcastle for series 12 of Geordie Shore launching in March, and two new housemates are being added to the mix in the form of Chantelle Connolly and Martin McKenna.

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Credit: MTV

26-year-old Chantelle is a "feisty brunette who has been on the nightclub scene since she was 18". Speaking ahead of the new series, she said: "Proper buzzing to get into the house and have a belta time with all the lads and lasses. Going to go radge and party hard! Let's get mortal!"

She's a true girly girl but when she goes out she says she doesn't go out with a group of "normal girls having a normal drink", instead enjoying the crazier things in life. She's been single for two years and enjoys the lifestyle, with no plans to find a relationship especially once she's in the Geordie Shore house.

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Credit: MTV

21-year-old Martin AKA Marty Mac might be recognisable to reality TV fans as he appeared on Ex on the Beach, and says that many underestimate him due to his "baby face". With a history with Chloe, he says he'd probably "shag her again, just for the banter" when he gets in the house.

He admits to falling in love within seconds of meeting a new girl, however it doesn't last long because he's not good when it comes to romance. His ideal date consists of "a bird coming round and watching Family Guy", so the ladies shouldn't expect wining and dining from this guy.

Leaving the show at the end of series 11, it's been revealed that Marnie Simpson will now be making a return following her split with former fiancé Ricky Rayment.

"I can't wait to be back with the family and tear the place up, Geordie style!" she comments.

Chantelle and Marty are now both on Twitter, @ChantelleGShore and @Marty_GShore respectively.

GEORDIE SHORE SERIES 12 PREMIERES ON MTV, TUESDAY 15th MARCH AT 10PM


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