EMMA McVey left fans in a frenzy when she was seen cuddled up to a new man in an Instagram picture.
The mum-of-two announced her split from Geordie Shore husband Gary in October 2023 after a two-year marriage and eight-year relationship.
Now, she’s moving onwards and upwards, with her friends and family close by to help her with her next move.
In a new collection of photos, Emma reflected on the recent times of her life, starting by cuddling up to a man.
The pair are seen having drinks in a cosy-looking pub, with Emma resting her head on the man’s shoulder.
However, after fans went wild asking if she was in a new relationship, it seems Emma’s not quite ready yet to return to dating life.
She later edited her caption to write: “Love you [Tom Harwood] – this is not my boyfriend, just to clarify from all the comments.”
In the rest of the collection, Emma was seen enjoying a spa day with her friends, before enjoying a girls’ night in complete with prosecco and matching pyjamas.
The star was praised by fans who said that she deserved some fun times after a difficult few months.
“You’re handling yourself so well. I can’t imagine how hard life is or has been lately,” one wrote.
“Loving the spa day and pj party – fill up that cup my love x” said a second, while a third added: “You look amazing, keep being you.”
Fans were devastated by the seemingly sudden split of Gaz and Emma, who share five-year-old son Chester and three-year-old daughter Primrose.
The Geordie Shore star said: “We split three weeks ago.
“We are still friends, there is no bad blood or anything and we have worked out the best way of doing it for the kids, which for me and Emma is always going to be the most important thing.
“We both deserve to be happy as well as being parents.”
Newcastle lad Gary started dating Emma in 2016 and announced his engagement with the model in 2019.
After meeting Emma, he turned his back on his partying ways and became a devoted father to their two children.
Since the split, Emma was forced to hit back at trolls who accused her of taking Gaz’s money.
“I have never and will never take money from their dad. I have always paid 50/50 if not more of everything we have,” she said.
“We separated for so many reasons of which I do not need to air because I wouldn’t want the kids growing up with it all over the internet.
“A lot has happened that won’t be spoken about, so please do not judge me and think you know my situation.
“Just because I don’t cry on my socials and tell you all doesn’t mean I haven’t been going through hell.”
Gary, who is believed to be in talks to return to the Shore, has laid low on his main Instagram profile in the time since the split, admitting he felt anxious over showing off his life without Emma.
Returning earlier this week, he explained he didn’t know why he felt this way, but added: “Maybe i was scared as sometimes Instagram can be toxic but i am in a very good place right now with everything and all is good.”
