Stephen Bear announces girlfriend Tia, 18, is pregnant with twins – but furious fans spot something wrong with scan
STEPHEN Bear announced on Twitter today that he is going to be a father to twins.
The 31-year-old reality star, who has been dating 18-year-old Tia McAlister, posted an ultrasound scan online - but many insisted it wasn't for real.
Sharing a picture showing twin babies, he wrote: "Wasn’t expecting 2 😅 Think it’s time I should I grow up."
Some followers sent him their congratulations, with one writing: "Brilliant news :-) so happy for you xxx."
However, others fumed that the image he posted wasn't his, writing: "I literally just got the exact same photo off google, why make up lies."
Another said: "Somebody close to you needs to explain that you’re not funny whatsoever. Joking about pregnancy isn’t the way to go..."
Another said: "Why would you make this up using a stolen photo from the internet? I’m honestly baffled here."
Many pointed out that the picture, which popped up on Google Images, was from the blog of a Manchester mum in 2019.
Stephen later admitted in a YouTube video that he was joking about becoming a dad and claimed he was shocked by the backlash to his prank.
He remarked, after being called "sick" by one follower: "You can't have any jokes any more."
Until recently Stephen was in Dubai but returned to the UK to surprise his mum - only to be met by police at Heathrow airport.
He was arrested last month over claims he posted a sex video of his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison online, which he denies.
The star was also photographed repeatedly breaking the government's 10-day quarantine rules after returning from Dubai.
When challenged about why he was still going leaving his house, he told The Sun: "I am God. Rules do not apply to me.
Tia is thought to be a trained hairdresser and beautician but a source told The Sun that she is hoping to become an influencer with Bear's help.
The pair were seen together shortly after he returned to the UK, with the teen pictured beside him in his black Mercedes.
Tia, from Slough, is said to have a Capricorn tattoo to match 's, while he has her face inked on his back.