It’s the news all Geordie Shore fans have been desperately waiting for. MTV can finally confirm that the smash hit reality show is back for series eight and the gang have already returned to Newcastle where filming is currently underway.

And the best part? There’s a new lad joining the house and he’s ready to bring on the drama!

A familiar face round the Newcastle scene, cheeky chappy Aaron Chalmers is 26 years old and used to work as a topless host. He’s also got £8,000 worth of tattoos – so you can’t miss him.

Aaron is a bit of a ladies man and a player, but he gets away with it because everyone seems to love him.

Plus, he’s already got history with the Geordies – Gaz and Aaron are mates outside of the house, and in series two of the show, Aaron gave Holly the ride of her life. Apparently, she is “just as loud and wild as he remembers”.

But with his own ideas about being Gary’s wingman, what will Scotty-T make of the new arrival?

And it’s not all about the lads. The Geordie lasses are back too and ready for more tears, tantrums and nights on the toon.

Vicky said: “I’ve had a good long break, time to see my friends and family and do everything I’ve wanted to do, and now I can’t wait to get back in and see the rest of the gang!“

The brunette star, who has spent her time since the last series slimming down her figure and is soon to appear in new MTV series Ex On The Beach also added: “Marnie is not the queen of the house, she’s going to find it out the hard way if she doesn’t change her ways.”

And after a tumultuous end to series 7 where Charlotte left the house with boyfriend Mitch after an argument in a club, Char said she “can’t wait” to return to the Geordie Shore house.

She added: “It's been too long! So long I'm not even sure I’m gonna recognise everyone when I get back!”

“What on earth do we have in store this time?! Who knows but whatever happens I am ready for it. Bring it on!”