3 April 2017 (2017-04-03) – 10 February 2020 (2020-02-10)
Just Tattoo of Us is an MTV UK British reality tattoo programme that follows couples, friends, or family members as they go to the Just Tattoo of Us parlour to design each other's tattoo. Announced in November 2016 by MTV the series began airing on 3 April 2017 and has aired a total of four series of the show up to 6 May 2019, a fifth series has been confirmed and began on 18 November 2019. In March 2020, it was confirmed by MTV that the show would be rested to make room for new upcoming shows.
Summary
The show follows Charlotte Crosby and Stephen Bear as they open the doors to the 'Just Tattoo of Us' tattoo parlour in London. In each episode, pairs of friends, family members, or couples enter the parlour and explain to Bear and Crosby their relationship and the reasoning behind entering the show. They then individually visit the tattoo artist who has made a design for the other person based on a brief previously sent in. However, in this parlour, everyone who arrives will be getting a tattoo but will not have any say in what it is, as it will be designed by their friend, partner or family member who they came with, and the same will be done the other way round. After the designs are finished, everyone comes together for the reveal where the tattoos are finally seen. The participants then give their feedback on their tattoo, and Crosby and Bear also share their opinions.
Cast
This is a list of current and former presenters and tattooists on MTV's Just Tattoo of Us.
In November 2016, MTV and Charlotte Crosby announced, via social media, a new reality tattoo series titled Just Tattoo of Us, presented by Stephen Bear and Crosby. The series was filmed in early 2017 for a 3 April broadcast. It was announced on This Morning that Crosby and Bear had decided to take part in the series as well by designing a tattoo for each other on the final episode of the series.[1]
It was announced on 24 April 2017 that MTV had ordered a second series of Just Tattoo of Us.[2] The second series began filming on 20 May 2017.[3] It was also confirmed that Charlotte and Stephen would be returning as hosts.[4] The second series began airing on 2 October 2017 and concluded on 4 December 2017.
It was confirmed that Just Tattoo of Us would return for a third series in 2018. It was announced that Stephen Bear would be replaced by Scotty T in series three. The third series began airing on 21 May 2018 and concluded on 23 July 2018. It also marked the first series to broadcast the episodes in non-chronological order.
It was confirmed that Just Tattoo of Us would return for a fourth series at the end of 2018. It was also confirmed that Charlotte Crosby would present alongside special guest presenters due to Scotty T quitting the show to rejoin Geordie Shore. The guest presenters included: Josh Ritchie, Aaron Chalmers, Chloe Ferry, Nathan Henry, Lateysha Grace, Joey Essex and Charl Davies. The fourth series began airing on 29 October 2018. For the first time in the shows history, this series was split in two. The final episode of part one aired on 3 December 2018, and the first episode of part two aired on 1 April 2019 and concluded on 6 May 2019.
Episodes
Series overview
Series
Episodes
Originally aired
Timeslot
First aired
Last aired
1
9
3 April 2017 (2017-04-03)
29 May 2017 (2017-05-29)
Monday 10:00pm
2
10
2 October 2017 (2017-10-02)
4 December 2017 (2017-12-04)
3
10
21 May 2018 (2018-05-21)
23 July 2018 (2018-07-23)
4
12 (+1 special)
29 October 2018 (2018-10-29)
6 May 2019 (2019-05-06)
5
12
18 November 2019 (2019-11-18)
10 February 2020 (2020-02-10)
Series 1 (2017)
It was announced in November 2016 that MTV had announced that Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby and Ex on the Beach star Stephen Bear would present a new reality tattoo show to air in 2017, the first series began airing on MTV on 3 April and concluded on 29 May 2017.
Total
No.
Title
Client(s)
Original air date
UK viewers
Series
1
1
Episode 1
Lauren & Sophie (Cousins) Sophie & Joel (Couple) Amy & Luke (Friends)
3 April 2017 (2017-04-03)
540,000
It's the first day of Charlotte and Stephen's tattoo parlour will the first day go down good or bad. Pairs of friends, family members and even the odd celebrity couples design tattoos for each other, however they won't get to see it till the big reveal. The first couple into the studio are Geordie Shore's Sophie and boyfriend Joel will the tattoos that they have designed for each other go down well or end badly?
2
2
Episode 2
Corey & Marc (Friends) Holly & Kyle (Couple) Dan & Sean (Friends)
10 April 2017 (2017-04-10)
494,000
Today in the Just Tattoo parlour two Geordie Shore stars Holly and Kyle come to studio to design tattoos for each other but will it break their relationship. Also coming into the studio best friends Sean and Dan decide to prank each other with permanent reminders of girlfriends past.
3
3
Episode 3
Nathan & Liam (Friends) Ben & Lateysha (Couple)
17 April 2017 (2017-04-17)
412,000
Coming into the Just Tattoo parlour today, Childhood friends Nathan and Liam plan to send a message to each other via their tattoo designs but will they like them when the final reveal comes, and Ben feels that his girlfriend Lateysha might not like the new ink when it's revealed.[5]
4
4
Episode 4
Josh & Ricky (Friends) Abi & Scott (Couple) Amy May & Stevie (Father & Daughter)
24 April 2017 (2017-04-24)
336,000
Abi is in for the surprise of her life when she sees the tattoo her boyfriend has designed for her. Plus, best mates Josh and Ricky reveal some of the series' most extreme tattoos yet.
5
5
Episode 5
Chloe & Ashley (Couple) Adam & Conrad (Friends) TJ & Jimmy (Friends)
1 May 2017 (2017-05-01)
330,000
Coming into the tattoo studio today are ex-Celebrity Big Brother housemate and also ex to Stephen Bear, Chloe Khan and things become awkward very quickly between the two how will Bear cope. Chloe comes to the studio to get inked with new boyfriend Ashley Cain, while mates Adam and Conrad have got tattoo's that are shocking for Charlotte, will the designs go down well.
In the tattoo studio today, Union J star Jaymi Hensley comes to visits the studio with his brother Aaron, will they have the same brotherly love after they have both been inked up. Best Friends Alicia and Louise are also in the studio to deliver some extreme tattoos for each other will it end well, and Geordie Shore's Holly is back to get her revenge on her boyfriend Kyle who gave her a tattoo that she would never forget.
Newly engaged Jess Impiazzi and Denny Solomona put their relationship to the test, and drag queen pals The Vivienne and Trashley dish the dirt on each other with their tattoo designs. Charlotte and Bear also take the challenge and decide to design a tattoo for each other, will this end their relationship or will it make them stronger.
8
8
Episode 8
Stephen & Charlotte (Couple)
22 May 2017 (2017-05-22)
355,000
In the series finale, the tables have been turned onto Charlotte and Stephen as they are about to design a tattoo for each other. However things don't go to plan when Bear finds the pain of having a tattoo too much to cope with, will he ditch the tattoo or will he go through with it. The big question is will they stitch each other up or will they end up hating their tattoo.
Note: Danny guest presented this episode.
Special
9
9
Just Tattoo of Us: The Aftermath
TJ & Jimmy (Friends)
29 May 2017 (2017-05-29)
268,000
In this special episode of Just Tattoo of Us, Charlotte and Bear look back at some of the highlights from the series with behind the scenes clips and interviews with the tattooist and clients from the first series. There will also be a live studio audience. Two clients from a previous episode return to give each other another tattoo, the tattoos were revealed live in the studio for the first time to the clients and audience and the viewers.
Note: Matt Richardson guest presented this episode.
Ratings (series 1)
Episode
Date
Official MTV rating
MTV weekly rank
Official MTV+1 rating
Total MTV viewers
Episode 1
3 April 2017
523,000
2
17,000
540,000
Episode 2
10 April 2017
461,000
2
33,000
494,000
Episode 3
17 April 2017
382,000
2
30,000
412,000
Episode 4
24 April 2017
301,000
2
35,000
336,000
Episode 5
1 May 2017
330,000
2
36,000
366,000
Episode 6
7 May 2017
330,000
2
36,000
366,000
Episode 7
14 May 2017
315,000
2
28,000
343,000
Episode 8
22 May 2017
330,000
2
25,000
355,000
Episode 9
29 May 2017
264,000
2
4,000
268,000
Series average
360,000
2
27,000
387,000
Series 2 (2017)
It was announced on 24 April 2017 that MTV had ordered a series to air later in the year. It was also confirmed that Charlotte and Stephen would both return as host for the second series, filming began on 20 May 2017. It was confirmed that all the tattooists would be returning.[6][7][8][9] The second series will begin on 2 October 2017. The second series will see a new Tattooist Jen join the show. Series two was the last series to have Stephen Bear as presenter due to him leaving the show at the end of filming for the second series.
Total
No.
Title
Client(s)
Original air date
UK viewers
10
1
Episode 1
Charlotte & Katie (Best friends) Dan & Rich (Friends) Becky & Danny (Siblings)
2 October 2017 (2017-10-02)
162,000
11
2
Episode 2
Imogen & Kyle (Couple) PJ & Harrison (Best friends)
Naomi & Terri (Best friends) Billy & Joe (Best friends) Ollie & Maisie (Couple)
13 November 2017 (2017-11-13)
186,000
17
8
Episode 8
Jamie & Robert (Friends) Bridie & Trey (Friends)
20 November 2017 (2017-11-20)
196,000
18
9
Episode 9
Will & Patrik (Friends) Abbie & Zoe (Mother and daughter) Kirstie & Elise (Friends)
27 November 2017 (2017-11-27)
181,000
19
10
Episode 10
Will Alex & Olivia (Couple) Chelsea & Brooke (Friends) Alicia & Louise (Friends)
4 December 2017 (2017-12-04)
181,000
Ratings (series 2)
Episode
Date
Official MTV rating
MTV weekly rank
Official MTV+1 rating
Total MTV viewers
Episode 1
2 October 2017
162,000
3
5,000
167,000
Episode 2
9 October 2017
235,000
3
3,000
238,000
Episode 3
16 October 2017
181,000
4
5,000
186,000
Episode 4
23 October 2017
257,000
2
—
257,000
Episode 5
30 October 2017
193,000
2
17,000
210,000
Episode 6
6 November 2017
214,000
2
13,000
227,000
Episode 7
13 November 2017
186,000
2
—
186,000
Episode 8
20 November 2017
196,000
1
—
196,000
Episode 9
27 November 2017
181,000
2
7,000
188,000
Episode 10
4 December 2017
181,000
2
17,000
198,000
Series average
198,600
—
9,571
205,300
Series 3 (2018)
It was announced on 14 August 2017 that Just Tattoo of Us was renewed for a third series. The series will begin to air on 21 August 2018. Charlotte Crosby who will be returning for her third series. The third series will see Scotty T join the show as Charlotte's co-presenter due to Bear quitting the series in Series Two. The third series will also see a 2 new Tattooists Hue & Jason join the show, replacing Atom & John.
The episodes in this series were not broadcast in chronological order as seen in the table below.
Total
No.
Title
Client(s)
Original air date
UK viewers
20
1
Episode 1
Bronte & Jack (Couple) Sam & Simon (Friends) Rhianna & Kierra (Friends)
21 May 2018 (2018-05-21)
243,000
21
2
Episode 2
Scotty T (Presenter) Omar & Curf (Friends) Fran & Nic (Brothers)
28 May 2018 (2018-05-28)
200,000
Note: Charl guest presented this episode.
22
3
Episode 3
Jess & Dom (Love Island Couple) Jordan and Faye (Friends) Harry & Karen (Mother & Son)
Jordan and Faye
4 June 2018 (2018-06-04)
174,000
23
4
Episode 4
Ashley & Jordan (Friends) Nicole and Dayna (Couple)
11 June 2018 (2018-06-11)
248,000
25
6
Episode 6
Hue & Charl (Tattoo Artist's) Chloe & Louis . (Couple) Dijiana and Kyia (Friends)
18 June 2018 (2018-06-18)
234,000
27
8
Episode 8
Ellie & Calvin (Couple) Hughie & Ryan (Big Brother Couple) Rishi & Courtney (Friends)
25 June 2018 (2018-06-25)
285,000
28
9
Episode 9
Calum Best & Frankie Cocozza (Friends) Ryan & Natasha (Couple)
2 July 2018 (2018-07-02)
259,000
24
5
Episode 5
Ant & Joe (Friends) Tian & Natalie (Friends) Crystal & Jack (Couple)
9 July 2018 (2018-07-09)
130,000
26
7
Episode 7
Fraser and Sam (Friends) Mutya & Vas (Friends)
16 July 2018 (2018-07-16)
122,000
29
10
Episode 10
Grant & Jon (Couple) Danny & Jodie (Tatto Artist's) Chloe & Misha (Friends)
23 July 2018 (2018-07-23)
139,000
Series 4 (2018–2019)
Series four will begin airing on 29 October 2018, Charlotte Crosby will return to present the show alongside special guest presenters as Scotty T has quit the show (to rejoin Geordie Shore), the guest presenters will include Josh Ritchie, Aaron Chalmers, Chloe Ferry, Nathan Henry, Lateysha Grace, Joey Essex and Charl Davies. Stefan-Pierre Tomlin, also known as Mr Tinder for his most right-swiped status on the dating app, starred in the opening episode.[10] The tattoo artist line-up will be similar to the third series however Jennafer Lee has quit the show and will be replaced by returning artist John Smith.
Total
No.
Title
Client(s)
Original air date
UK viewers
Part One
30
1
My Mam and Dad!
Letitia & Gary (Charlotte Crosby’s Parents) Scott & Stefan (Friends) Michelle & Paula (Friends)
29 October 2018 (2018-10-29)
190,800
Guest Presenter: Josh Ritchie
31
2
Indecent Proposal
Saffron & Sheniya (Friends) Mary & Lewis (Mother & Son) Emily & Chris (Couple)
5 November 2018 (2018-11-05)
220,900
Guest Presenter: Charl Davies
32
3
Charlotte’s Revenge
Josh & Warren (Friends) Harriet & Jack (Friends/Ex Couple) John Smith (Tatooist)
12 November 2018 (2018-11-12)
161,800
Guest Presenter: Chloe Ferry
In this episode Charlotte Crosby gets revenge on tattooist John Smith for Series 1 “Cheater” inking.
33
4
The Last Thing I Wanted
Chloe Ferry & Sam Gowland (Couple) Becky & Zoe (Frenemies) Brian & Victoria (Couple)
Kieran Hayler (Katie Price's ex-husband) Connor & Matthew (Friends) Jess & Dan (Couple)
3 December 2018 (2018-12-03)
138,800
Guest Presenter: Aaron Chalmers
Note: Jess Hayes (along with Max Morley) was the Winners of the first series of Love Island. Although her appearance on Just Tattoo of Us is with her new boyfriend Dan.
Kieran Hayler leaves Hue to design and cover up the constant reminder of his relationship with Katie Price and to help him be able to finally move on.
Special
SP
1
Most Shocking Tattoos
Best Bits of the series
25 March 2019 (2019-03-25)
31,200
Guest Presenter: None
Part Two
36
7
Forever Friends?
Benny & Scott (Best Friends) Bobby Norris & Charlie (Friends) Kobi & Macauley (Friends)
1 April 2019 (2019-04-01)
88,100
Guest Presenter: Chloe Ferry
37
8
Broken Mirrors
Cameron & Shereece (Friends) Christian & Megan (Best Friends) Jordan & Zoe (Couple) Alex & Alfie (Friends)
8 April 2019 (2019-04-08)
82,500
Guest Presenter: Joey Essex
38
9
Unfinished Business
Darren & Dean (Father & Son) Aisleyne & Amy (Best Friends) Jack & Crystal (Returning Couple)
15 April 2019 (2019-04-15)
108,300
Guest Presenter: Lateysha Grace
Note: Jack & Crystal where together on the show before as a couple in Episode 5 of Series 3. This time around Jack wants to proof he has changed and that he can be a nice guy.
Jack & Andrew (Housemates) Becky & Kodi (Cousins) Jimmy & Josh (Best Friends)
29 April 2019 (2019-04-29)
58,400
Guest Presenter: Nathan Henry
Note: Jack & Andrew didn't get inked because they got caught cheating by Nathan, Charlotte & Danny. This happened after Jack refused to get the tattoo, designed for him by Andrew, in colour and spilling the colour and the subject of the tattoo itself.
Note: Becky confirmed she and tattoo artist Danny Robinson know each other and that they slept together before. They stopped seeing each other when Danny ghosted her after that.
41
12
True Feelings
Sam & Cheryl (Schoolmates) AJ & Monique (Friends)
6 May 2019 (2019-05-06)
50,700
Guest Presenter: Aaron Chalmers
Series 5 (2019–2020)
Series five began on 18 November 2019, Charlotte Crosby returns to present the show alongside special guest presenters again, returning guest presenters from the fourth series are Josh Ritchie, Chloe Ferry, Lateysha Grace and Joey Essex. Charlotte Dawson and Olivia Attwood will join the cast as new guest presenters. The fifth series saw the biggest change in the tattoo artist line-up with Cally-Jo, Danny Robinson, Jodie Davies and John Smith all leaving the show, with the only returning artists from Series Four being Charl Davies, Hue Nguyen and Jason Best. They are joined by 4 new artists; Emma Callaghan, Freddie Albrighton, Jade Channel and Jamie Winters.
Also the series added a twist titled "Stick or Twist" where the client could stick with their chosen tattoo or twist and have a completely random unknown tattoo designed by the artist, this could either be better or worse than the original design.
Total
No.
Title
Client(s)
Original air date
UK viewers
42
1
Twist and Shout
Jade & Oli (Couple) Akeem & Tomasz (Friends) Georgia & Melissa (Friends)
18 November 2019 (2019-11-18)
79,400
Guest Presenter: Lateysha Grace
In this episode Tomasz was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to twist, receiving the designers mystery tattoo.
43
2
Not So Secret Secrets
Carlo & Darylle (Couple) Emily & Tom (Couple) Emma & Renee (Friends)
25 November 2019 (2019-11-25)
63,900
Guest Presenter: Lateysha Grace
In this episode Tom was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to stick with the design Emily chose for him.