Stephen Bear, 31, pictured with girlfriend Tia, 18, hours after his arrest on revenge porn charges

STEPHEN Bear has been pictured with his 'secret' 18-year-old girlfriend after his revenge porn arrest.

The Just Tattoo Of Us star, 31, was seen in his black Mercedes outside his Essex home with beautician Tia McAlister, whose birthday was on January 5.

The reports that the pair have been dating in secret for over a year.

Tia, from Slough, is said to have a Capricorn tattoo to match 's, while he has her face inked on his back.

A source told the publication: "The couple went on holiday together in October but had spent some time apart after Bear went to Dubai towards the end of 2020. 

"Tia met up with Bear the first opportunity she had after he was released from custody on Saturday and is standing by him amid the allegations."

Bear was accused of breaking quarantine rules the day the pair were pictured together.

He shopped at Marks & Spencer the day after arriving back in the UK from Dubai.

But government rules state those returning from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must isolate for ten days.

In November, the UAE became one of the few destinations on the UK government’s travel corridors list - meaning British visitors would not need to self-isolate on their return.

It led to a flurry of reality TV stars flying out to soak up the sun in Dubai while Brits were ordered to stay home to protect the NHS.

Quarantine-free status was lost from 4am January 12, after "a significant acceleration" in infections being imported to the UK from Dubai. 

Bear flew back from Dubai on Friday where he's been staying since before Christmas. He was arrested after touching down at Heathrow Airport.

Essex Police quizzed him on allegations he posted a sex video of his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison online.

Bear was arrested on suspicion of disclosing private sexual images and obstructing a police officer.

He has previously denied the revenge porn accusations.

The Sun exclusively revealed Georgia has thanked fans for their "love and support" in the aftermath.

"Thank you to everyone that has reached out over the last few days,"; she said.

"At this time I am unable to comment on the recent events due to the ongoing criminal investigation.

"I am passionate about supporting victims of revenge porn and hopefully by coming forward it will give others the courage to do the same.

"I have a fantastic team around me including friends, family and colleagues who are just some of the many reasons I have be able to stay positive right now.

"Again, thank you so much for everyone's love and support - you have no idea how much it means to me."

The Sun yesterday revealed Bear was granted bail until February 10.

He was pictured grinning as he picked up a takeaway coffee with a mystery girl after spending the night in cells.

Stephen and Georgia enjoyed a short-lived romance in 2018 after meeting on MTV’s The Challenge. They then got back together in March last year when they attended a fitness retreat in Thailand.