Stephen Bear's ex Jessica Smith 'moves on' to new lover weeks after split

12 October 2023 , 07:53

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Friends of the model say she has been seeing a tattooed doppelganger of the disgraced star called Josh (Image: Getty Images)

Reality TV star Stephen Bear, who is currently serving a 21-month prison sentence, has been dealt another blow as his ex-fiancée Jessica Smith has reportedly moved on with a new man.

Friends of the model have revealed that she's now dating a tattooed lookalike of the disgraced star named Josh. Jessica had initially pledged to stand by Bear after he was found guilty of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private, sexual photographs and films with former Love Island star Georgia Harrison.

However, last month, the 24 year old model ended her relationship with the former Celebrity Big Brother winner, realising it was toxic. A source shared: "Jess has been telling people about this new guy Josh and showed some pics round and he's the spitting image of Bear. She definitely has a type - but hopefully things work out a bit better this time round."

Bear reportedly "cried for days" when Jessica ended their relationship over the phone and has been sending her letters from his cell at HMP Chelmsford begging for a second chance.

Stephen Bear 'beside himself' in jail as Jessica Smith moves on (PA)

Another source told us: "He said he was beside him and cried for days when Jessica ended things and has been sending letters asking for a second chance. And in the next breath asking about his clothes and shoes. That just sums him up me, me, me. Jessica is better off out of it and she realises that now."

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Bear's house in Loughton, Essex, was listed for sale at £500,000 during the summer and has now been sold. The property fetched £525,000 to settle his debts, which meant his girlfriend Jessica had to leave the home. Recently, she was spotted leaving the modest three-bedroom end-of-terrace house, and she's now confirmed that she's moved back in with her parents.

It has previously been reported that he had an outstanding debt of a whopping £15,000 on his home. The disgraced reality TV star currently earns less than £5 a week after landing a job packaging tea and coffee for fellow inmates behind bars.

Bear recorded the consensual sex act on CCTV and then made at least £40,000 by uploading the clip on an adult site. Just hours after his sentencing, Jessica initially revealed that she would stand by Bear while he served his time.

In a social media post, the 23 year old expressed: "I've lost half of my heart, I feel empty." She had been dating the reality star for several years and they got engaged shortly before he was sent to prison.

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Emma Dooney