“Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle,” a spin-off of the British TV show Geordie Shore set in Newcastle upon Tyne, was confirmed on February 6, 2016, after cast member Scott’s victory on Celebrity Big Brother. It was announced that Scott would start filming for the next Geordie Shore series the following day. However, on February 12, 2016, it was revealed that both current and former cast members would reunite for a mini-series to celebrate the show’s five-year anniversary. The series premiered on May 10, 2016, featuring all current cast members and the return of former members Daniel Thomas-Tuck, James Tindale, Jay Gardner, Kyle Christie, Ricci Guarnaccio, and Sophie Kasaei. Notably absent were past cast members Greg Lake, Rebecca Walker, and Vicky Pattison. This series, titled “Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle,” is not considered the thirteenth season. It introduces a new twist with Gaz and Charlotte leading teams in a competition to plan the best nights out. A special episode aired on May 24, 2016, marking the show’s fifth anniversary, featuring the cast’s reactions to previous episodes. The series also included the 100th episode, which aired on May 31, 2016. On June 1, 2016, it was announced that original cast member Charlotte Crosby had left the show, making this her final series.