Original cast member of Geordie Shore, Jay Gardner, has confirmed that he will rejoin the show for the sixth series. Following his departure to “pursue other projects”, Jay has decided to return for the new series.

MTV recently announced that the new series of the show will take place in Australia, where the cast will stay in a luxury apartment in Sydney.

According to Digital Spy, Jay is looking forward to his return. "I can't wait to catch up with the lads in Australia, especially my mate Gaz, and see what this Scotty guy is really all about! Will be great catching up with the girls in the house too. I just hope that there's less drama this time than Cancun," he said.

Only photo of Jay not topless...

Recently, Ricci Guarnaccio announced he would not be returning to the show for the sixth series, which leaves Jay’s former love interest, Vicky, free and single. Their relationship caused quite the dramatic stir in the first few series with the pair hooking up occasionally.

And you were hoping for less drama, Jay...