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Geordie Shore aired its seventeenth series on MTV earlier this year, which showed the gang travelling around Australia.

The series featured plenty of surprises following Marnie Simpson's exit, including the return of cast member Holly Hagan and the introduction of some brand new faces.

Now the show is preparing for a brand new series, which is already shaping up to be as dramatic as the last.

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So when does the new series of Geordie Shore of start? And which stars are returning to the cast?

Here's everything we know so far about Geordie Shore season 18...

When does Geordie Shore season 18 start?

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MTV have confirmed that the new series of Geordie Shore will air on Tuesday 16 October at 10pm.

Who's in the cast of Geordie Shore? Who is new girl Faith Mullen?

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Sophie Kasaei, Chloe Ferry, Abbie Holborn, Sam Gowland, Nathan Henry, Holly Hagan and Adam Guthrie are all set to return for the new series.

They will be joined by newbie Faith Mullen, who was spotted filming with the gang earlier this year.

The 18 year old was seen falling out of a taxi as she headed into a Newcastle nightclub with her new MTV co-stars in July.

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Also on the cast is original Geordie Shore star James Tindale, who left four years ago to pursue his off-screen romance with Kate Thorne.

However, the pair recently split up so James is single and ready to mingle.

James was one of the first eight cast members alongside Holly Hagan, Charlotte Crosby, Greg Lake, Gaz Beadle, Jay Gardner, Vicky Pattison and Sophie.

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A source told The Sun Online of his return: "He's single again and bosses think he's exactly what the show needs right now."

Scotty T is also back in the mix and he's been promoted to boss Anna's right hand man, meaning he'll be helping her run Geordie Tours. with Kylie Christie also confirmed to make a cameo this series.

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Grant Molloy, who starred in the Australia series earlier this year, is not thought to be returning but Alex McPherson, who had a brief fling with Sophie in Australia, will be making an appearance.

Geordie Shore returns to MTV on 16 October.