Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear, 31, has been charged in connection with revenge porn allegations.
The news follows an investigation into the disclosure of intimate photographs without consent.
The 31-year-old reality star has now been charged with voyeurism, disclosing private, sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress, and harassment without violence.
A date is yet to be set for his first court appearance.
The former Celebrity Big Brother winner was stopped by police when he landed in the UK after a trip to Dubai in January 21 – on the same day as his 31st birthday.
Bear was initially arrested at Heathrow airport and taken into custody, before he was released on bail.
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The Big Brother winner dismissed the allegations as “so silly” at the time.
He has since quit his Instagram account and instead launched a YouTube channel, providing advice about cryptocurrencies to his fanbase.
His last video was posted two weeks ago, and explains to viewers what Bitcoin is.
“Welcome back to the number one channel on all of YouTube,” he said in the video’s introduction.
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Essex Police confirmed to Daily Star at the time: “A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the disclosure of sexual photographs without consent.
“The 31-year-old man from Loughton was arrested on Friday, January 15 on suspicion of disclosing private sexual photographs or films without consent with intent to cause distress.
“He remains in custody for questioning,” they added back in January.
Bear caused further controversy and confusion after his arrest, as he posted a strange prank which suggested he was about to become a father.
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The reality star posted an ultrasound scan of two babies alongside the caption: “Wasn’t expecting 2. Think it’s time I should grow up.”
But he later confirmed he was just joking and is not set to become a dad this year.
Bear appeared on series 18 of Celebrity Big Brother back in 2016, but has also appeared on reality shows like Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating.
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In 2017 he presented Just Tattoo of Us, an MTV show which sees couples, friends or family members designing tattoos for each other.
He allegedly made “12k” by selling personalised videos of himself to fans at £26 a pop.
A source claimed to The Sun that Stephen, who calls himself “main man and the legend” is making the five-digit figure on the app.
In plenty of the videos, Bear appears shirtless while wearing multiple gold chains and jewellery.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
