Stephen Bear, the disgraced reality TV star, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to five breaches of the notification requirements of the sex offenders register. The 36-year-old former Celebrity Big Brother winner appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court, where he admitted the offences in early August.
Details of the breaches
The charges stem from Bear’s failure to comply with conditions imposed after his previous conviction. Specifically, he failed to inform authorities about an international trip to Brazil and did not notify officers within three days of his return to the UK. Additionally, he obtained a replacement passport and two new bank cards without notifying authorities as required.
Bear, who resides in Walthamstow, had travelled to Brazil in January 2025 and returned to the UK in April 2026 following the death of his father. He failed to make the required notification to police within the three-day window after his return.
Previous conviction and imprisonment
This latest sentence adds to Bear’s legal troubles. He was previously convicted of voyeurism and disclosing private sexual photographs and films involving his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 21 months in prison for sharing CCTV footage of himself having sex with Harrison without her consent and uploading it to OnlyFans.
Bear served just over 10 months at HMP Brixton before being released in January 2024. Following his release, he was placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years, which imposed strict notification requirements on his movements and activities.
Court defence and impact
During the hearing, Bear’s defence lawyer, Jesse Williams, told the court that Bear had not realised he was required to inform police about his trip to Brazil. Despite this defence, the court handed down the 24-week prison sentence.
The sentencing marks another legal setback for the former Ex on the Beach star, who has faced significant consequences for his actions. The case highlights the seriousness of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements, which are designed to protect the public and monitor offenders.
