Reality TV star Stephen Bear has been charged in connection with revenge porn allegations, Essex Police has said.

The 31-year-old former Celebrity Big Brother winner was arrested at Heathrow Airport earlier this year while arriving back from Dubai, but was later released on bail.

Bear, who has appeared in a raft of reality shows, has now been charged with voyeurism, disclosing private, sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress, and harassment without violence, Essex Police has said.

He has previously denied the allegations, calling them “silly”.

Bear, of Bryony Close, Loughton, will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on 2 July.