Holly Hagan
Holly Victoria Hagan-Blyth (née Hagan) is an English television personality from Thornaby-on-Tees.[1] She starred on and is best known from the MTV series Geordie Shore.[2][3]
Early life
Hagan was born in the town of Thornaby-on-Tees[1] in Northeast England, which is part of North Yorkshire county. For three years when Hagan was a small child, she and her parents lived in a council house in Grove Hill, a housing estate in Middlesbrough. She was enrolled by her mother in a private nursery. When Hagan was three years old, the council house in which she lived was burgled during the night. Sometime later, her mother witnessed three people inside a burning vehicle, and made plans to move elsewhere the following day. Ultimately, the family moved to Thornaby-on-Tees, and at the age of four, Hagan was enrolled at St Joseph's RC primary.[4]
Before Geordie Shore, Hagan worked for HM Revenue and Customs and in sales at a Santander call centre,[5] in hopes of launching a career as a glamour model. After applying for, and securing a place on the show she eventually quit her job.
Career
Hagan has featured in many men's magazines including Nuts with a photoshoot with fellow castmate Vicky Pattison as well as by herself on several occasions. She has appeared on the cover of both the UK's FHM and Loaded. In July 2012, she posed topless for a photoshoot with the magazine.[6]
Hagan is one of the original cast members of MTV hit reality TV show Geordie Shore, making her first appearance in the first episode of Series one. During her time on the show she embarked on relationships with other cast members including James Tindale, Scott Timlin and Kyle Christie. After making 111 appearances Hagan left the show in the Series 13 finale which aired on 20, December 2016.
In 2014, Hagan released a remixed cover version of "Milkshake".[7] In April 2016, Hagan and her ex-boyfriend, co star Kyle Christie starred in MTV's new show Car Crash Couples.[8] Hagan also released an autobiography titled "Holly Hagan: Not quite a Geordie book."
In October 2016, Hagan appeared on Celebrity Storage Hunters UK as a buyer in Season 1.[9] In January 2017, Hagan appeared on Celebrity 100% Hotter.[10] In early 2018, Hagan appeared on E4’s spin off series Five Star Hotel, alongside Joey Essex, Lydia Bright and Spencer Matthews.
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Holly returned to Geordie Shore mid-way through series 17 in Australia following a 2 year break She did the same in series 18 and became a part time cast member for series 19 and made various appearances on nights out throughout the series however did not live in the house. Following her short return, Holly made the decision not to return for anymore series. In 2019, Hagan began starring in the MTV series Geordie Shore OGs, a spinoff series of Geordie Shore until its cancellation in 2021. In October 2022 Hagan returned for the 23rd series of Geordie Shore which brought back the original cast members excluding Vicky Pattison and Gary Beadle who chose not to return.
Personal life
In June 2019, Hagan announced her engagement to footballer boyfriend Jacob Blyth.[11] They were married in Ibiza on 6 June 2022, and in January 2023 announced they were expecting their first child.[12] She gave birth to a son in June 2023.
Filmography
Year | Title | Notes |
---|---|---|
2011–2016, 2018–2019, 2022– | Geordie Shore | Main cast; 141 Episodes |
2016 | Car Crash Couples | Contestant with Kyle Christie |
2016 | Celebrity Storage Hunters UK | Main buyer |
2016 | Drunk History UK | Storyteller |
2017 | Celebrity 100% Hotter | |
2018 | Five Star Hotel | Main cast (Series 1) |
2019 | Holly Hagan: Taking On The Trolls | Herself |
2019–2021 | Geordie Shore OGs | Main cast |
2021 | Celebs on the Farm | Contestant[13] |
Guest appearances
- Warsaw Shore (19 January 2014)
- Drunk History (23 February 2016)
- Just Tattoo of Us (10 April 2017, 8 May 2017)
- The Charlotte Show (2 July 2019)
Discography
- 2012: "VIP, Who Cares!"
- 2014: "Milkshake"
References
- ^ a b "Geordie Shore filming suspended as stars Vicky Pattison and Holly". Independent.co.uk. 5 July 2013.
- ^ Rodger, James (22 April 2015). "Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan to sign copies of book at Coventry shop next week".
- ^ "Geordie Shore 'diva' has a meltdown".
- ^ Holly Hagan, Not Quite a Geordie
- ^ "Holly Hagan - Geordie Shore Online".
- ^ "Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan poses topless for Nuts magazine". Whatsondalian.com. 3 July 2012. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- ^ Smiles, Mieka (1 August 2014). "Holly Hagan video causes online frenzy with nearly 100,000 views in under 24 hours".
- ^ "Coming Soon! Brand New MTV Series Car Crash Couples Reunites Geordie Shore Exes Holly Hagan And Kyle Christie - MTV UK".
- ^ Minn, Hayley (5 August 2016). "Charlotte Crosby returning to reality TV with Holly Hagan and 39 other famous faces".
- ^ Rihal, Seetal (2 February 2017). "Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan leaves fans stunned after chopping hair off for 'sophistica".
- ^ Duke, Simon (25 June 2019). "Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan gets engaged to footballer boyfriend Jacob Blyth". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Fahey, Nicola (3 January 2023). "Holly Hagan pregnancy exclusive - 'sperm meets egg' conception and due date". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Kerry Katona and Holly Hagan sign up for Celebs on the Farm". Closer. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
External links
- Holly Hagan at IMDb
- Holly Hagan on X