Gaz Beadle Announces First Child with Nursing Graduate Girlfriend on Instagram
Reality television star Gaz Beadle has joyfully revealed that his nursing graduate girlfriend, Maia, is expecting their first child together. The announcement was made via a heartfelt post shared to Instagram on Thursday, capturing the couple's excitement and happiness.
A Sweet and Personal Reveal
The Geordie Shore personality, aged 37, posted a tender video to his Instagram grid showing Maia, 24, undergoing an ultrasound scan. In the footage, the couple can be seen holding up ultrasound images in their car, sharing an affectionate kiss, and beaming with joy. Personalised touches, including a neckerchief on their Labrador and toys bearing the names of Gaz's children from a previous relationship, highlighted the family's collective enthusiasm for the new addition.
Further scenes depicted Gaz placing his hands lovingly on Maia's tummy as they relaxed on an exotic beach, followed by him pumping his fists in delight. The post radiated warmth and anticipation, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
Support from Geordie Shore Co-Stars
Fellow Geordie Shore cast members were quick to offer their congratulations. Sophie Kasaei, who is also pregnant, commented, "2026, the year of the Geordie Shore babies, congratulations." Marnie Simpson expressed her excitement with, "Omgggg congratulations," while Sam Gowland simply stated, "Congrats mate." This outpouring of support underscores the close-knit nature of the Geordie Shore community.
Background and Relationship Dynamics
Gaz Beadle went public with Maia in 2024, describing her as "inspirational" for helping him through his split from ex-wife Emma McVey. Gaz and Emma, who married in July 2021 and separated two years later, share two children: Chester, aged seven, and Primrose, aged four. The new pregnancy represents a fresh chapter for Gaz as he expands his family.
Recent Career Moves and Public Scrutiny
The pregnancy announcement follows Gaz's recent return to Geordie Shore, seven years after initially leaving the show to focus on fatherhood. His comeback has not been without controversy; earlier this month, he faced criticism on TikTok, with one user branding him "embarrassing" and "skint" for rejoining the series, which was filmed in Portugal alongside original cast members Sophie Kasaei and Chloe Ferry.
In a robust rebuttal, Gaz, whose real name is Gary Beadle, defended his decision by drawing parallels to high-profile figures in sports media. He stated, "Is Henry skint because he does football punditry or Micah Richards doing TV commercials? It's a job. If they wanna pay me to go on holiday with my mates for a few weeks for money, you better believe I'm doing it. More money in the pot."
Speaking to The Sun about his return, Gaz explained, "I had a lot of conversations with producers about coming back because I wanted to make sure it was right for me... And then after the conversations, I was like, 'look, I'm not going on there getting smashed every night, because I don't do that in real life so I'm not gonna do it there.'" He added that as his children grow older and upon learning how much the show had evolved, he felt it was the right time to return.
Gaz Beadle's Television Career
Gaz rose to fame on the inaugural series of Geordie Shore in 2011, remaining a central figure until his departure in 2017. He made a brief appearance on the spin-off Geordie OGs in 2019. His time on the show was notably marked by his tumultuous on-off relationship with Charlotte Crosby, which was complicated by his infidelity and his absence during her ectopic pregnancy in 2016 while he was filming Ex On The Beach in Thailand.
He ultimately left Geordie Shore after discovering that his then-girlfriend Emma was expecting their first child, prioritising his role as a father. Now, with a new partner and a baby on the way, Gaz continues to navigate the complexities of fame, family, and public perception.
