Stephen Bear, a former reality television personality, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for breaching the terms of his sex offender notification requirements, a court in London heard. The 36-year-old was sentenced at Thames Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to five counts of failing to comply with the rules of the sex offenders’ register.

Bear was required to inform authorities of any foreign travel as part of his conditions following a 2023 conviction. He was initially placed on the register after being jailed for sharing a private sex tape of his former partner.

The breach came to light after Bear posted images and messages on social media from a beach in Brazil, where he appeared to taunt British police by suggesting they were unable to apprehend him. These online posts prompted authorities to discover that he had travelled abroad without notifying them, violating the terms of his registration.

During the court hearing, details of Bear’s non-compliance were outlined, highlighting multiple instances where he failed to provide required updates to law enforcement. The judge emphasized that the breaches were serious, given the nature of Bear’s previous conviction and the conditions imposed to monitor his activities.

Stephen Bear first gained public attention as the winner of the 2016 series of Celebrity Big Brother. His career has since been overshadowed by legal issues, notably the 2023 imprisonment related to the distribution of private material without consent.

The latest sentencing marks a continuation of Bear’s legal difficulties, underscoring the importance of adherence to sex offender registration requirements and the consequences of breaching them. Local police and probation services have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing these conditions to protect public safety.