Stephen Bear, a former reality television personality, has admitted to multiple breaches of the sex offenders register by failing to inform authorities of international travel. The 36-year-old, who was placed on the register in 2023 following a conviction related to sharing a private sex tape of his ex-girlfriend on his OnlyFans account, entered guilty pleas to five counts of not complying with notification requirements.

Bear appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where the charges were formally acknowledged. The breaches involved travel to Brazil that was not reported to police as mandated. His failure to notify authorities constitutes a violation of the conditions imposed under the sex offenders register, which requires individuals to provide accurate and timely information about their whereabouts.

The hearing was adjourned to later this week, with sentencing set to take place at Chelmsford Crown Court. This delay is due in part to pending proceedings in a related case, where Bear faces charges of violating a restraining order. Bear resides in Walthamstow, east London.

Stephen Bear initially rose to public attention as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother in 2016. His legal troubles began following the 2023 conviction that resulted in a custodial sentence and registration as a sex offender. The current court action highlights ongoing compliance issues linked to those legal requirements.