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Geordie Shore original James Tindale confirms his return to the show after five years – and he’s single

GEORDIE Shore original James Tindale has confirmed his return to the show after five years – and he’s single.

The 28-year-old has already filmed the new series and has revealed that this time round viewers will see the real him for the first time as he gave “zero f***s”.

 James Tindale has confirmed his Geordie Shore return
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James Tindale has confirmed his Geordie Shore returnCredit: Ronnie Barrett - The Holistic Retreat

Speaking to The Sun Online from The Holisitc Retreat, where he was training guests, James said: “In the past I  have been a very, very toned down person so this time I went in no f***s given, done what I want, said what I wanted.

“This time I am just me. I was the only single lad in there so I did what I wanted.”

James famously quit the show in 2014 in order to concentrate on his relationship with Kate Thorne, which sadly didn’t work out.

He took a step back from the limelight and opened his own gym – Gym Unique – as well as working with Robert Hisee on his retreats as a personal trainer.

 James was an original cast member before quitting in 2014
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 James was an original cast member before quitting in 2014Credit: MTV
 He left the show to be with his now ex Kate
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He left the show to be with his now ex KateCredit: Rex Features

But when he got the call to return to the hugely popular MTV show he couldn’t resist saying yes, telling us:  “I didn't expect to do any more Geordie Shore. I thought that time in my life had pretty much come and gone.

“I've been single for a while now and enjoying that and making the most of it so when I did get a call if I wanted to go back it fitted in with my schedule and I thought why not? I'm single.”

He continued: “I thought I am in my prime, I am in my element 'bring it on'. I am a completely different person when I am single.

 Since being on the show James has worked as a personal trainer - most recently at The Holistic Retreat
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Since being on the show James has worked as a personal trainer - most recently at The Holistic RetreatCredit: Ronnie Barrett - The Holistic Retreat
 James main passion in life is training people
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James main passion in life is training peopleCredit: Instagram

“When I am in a relationship I am really respectful so when I have done previous series i have really held myself back.”

As well as meeting girls in bars and clubs, James teased that he also had a fling with a girl in the house – but viewers will have to wait to see who.

Since stepping his toe back into TV James is keen to do more, but admits that being a personal trainer is still his biggest passion.

He said: “I love training people. This is my passion and I love helping people. I love seeing the difference that it makes through training, healthy eating and life style changes.

“I do get a buzz from Geordie Shore but I get more of a buzz from that and I feel like that is always going to be my long term main focus.

“I hope to keep doing retreats. I've really enjoyed The Holistic Retreat.”

James Tindale talks fitness and Jodie Marsh


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