The third series of Geordie Shore, a British television programme based in Newcastle upon Tyne, began airing on 26 June 2012 on MTV.[1] The series concluded on 28 August 2012 after 8 episodes and 2 specials including a best bits episode and an episode counting down the top 10 moments from the series.[2] This series is also known as Chaos in Cancun as it is the only series to be filmed in Cancún, Mexico, and it is the last series to feature Jay Gardner until his return in series 6 and Rebecca Walker.[3] [4] This series featured Vicky and Ricci's relationship on the rocks before they finally got engaged, Holly and James growing closer when James breaks his leg,[5] [6] and more bickering and flirting between Gaz and Charlotte.
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= Cast member voluntarily leaves the house.
= Cast member is removed from the house.
= Cast member returns to the house.
= Cast member leaves the series.
= Cast member features in this episode, but is outside of the house.
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See also: List of Geordie Shore episodes.
| Episode | Date | Official MTV rating | MTV weekly rank | Official MTV+1 rating[7] | Total MTV viewers[8] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 26 June 2012 | 840,000 | 1 | 122,000 | 962,000 | |
| Episode 2 | 3 July 2012 | 791,000 | 1 | 84,000 | 875,000 | |
| Episode 3 | 10 July 2012 | 916,000 | 1 | 105,000 | 1,021,000 | |
| Episode 4 | 17 July 2012 | 748,000 | 1 | 71,000 | 819,000 | |
| Episode 5 | 24 July 2012 | 834,000 | 1 | 102,000 | 936,000 | |
| Episode 6 | 31 July 2012 | 741,000 | 1 | 94,000 | 835,000 | |
| Episode 7 | 7 August 2012 | 577,000 | 1 | 90,000 | 616,000 | |
| Episode 8 | 14 August 2012 | 878,000 | 1 | 113,000 | 991,000 | |
| Best Bits | 21 August 2012 | 381,000 | 1 | 42,000 | 423,000 | |
| Top 10 | 28 August 2012 | 135,000 | 1 | 48,000 | 135,000 |