Geordie Shore is a reality TV series from the UK that airs on MTV. Set in Newcastle upon Tyne, the show first aired on May 24, 2011, and serves as the British counterpart to the American series Jersey Shore. The term “Geordie” refers to the local nickname and dialect of people from the Tyneside region in North East England, particularly linked to Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding areas, which is where the series takes place. Despite this, the cast features individuals from different locations across North East England.