Convicted sex offender Stephen Bear continued his shameless self-promotion by sharing a cringeworthy TikTok video on Wednesday.
The disgraced reality star was released from HMP Brixton last week after serving half of his 21-month sentence for sharing a sex tape of his Love Island ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison.
Despite being vilified by the nation for his showboating in court, Bear appeared to show no remorse as he filmed himself posing shirtless in the mirror to Man Don't Care by Jme ft Giggs.
He added the cryptic caption: “I have your back.” I won't let you down ❤️ #fyp #movitation'.
While he had no doubt hoped his post would make the ladies swoon, it had the opposite effect, with his followers quick to point out that it looked like he was “in a Wetherspoon toilet” and he must ” cleaning his mirror”.
Sex offender Stephen Bear continued his shameless self-promotion on Wednesday by sharing an embarrassing shirtless TikTok video and a cryptic message
Bear, who lost his scraggly beard just hours after being released from prison, said earlier this month he couldn't wait to get his life “back in order”.
Returning to social media on Tuesday, he shared a bizarre video of himself jogging through a park and shadow boxing in a tight-fitting white vest and tight black sweatpants.
In a comment he says: “It's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can be hit and keep going.” [sic] …'
Legend – a film about former boxer Reggie Kray and his twin brother Ron – chronicles their cruel and brutal career in London's criminal underworld. It was criticized at the time for not highlighting the violence forcefully enough.
While Bear continues to provide worthy social media content for his followers, his ex-wife Harrison, in contrast, has gained a legion of fans on Love Island All Stars.
She has returned to the iconic villa alongside a number of other previous contestants for a second chance at love and is on good terms with Scottish entrepreneur Anton Danyluk.
Bear was jailed in March 2023 after being convicted of voyeurism, disclosing private, sexual photos and films with intent to cause distress, and non-violent harassment.
He has since had to leave his Essex home entirely – last year he was forced to sell the property after he was ordered to pay £207,000 in damages to Ms Harrison for invasion of privacy.
In August, his then-fiancée Jessica Smith was seen moving out her belongings from the £525,000 three-bedroom semi-detached house.
Despite being vilified by the nation for his showboating in court, Bear appeared to show no remorse as he filmed himself posing shirtless in the mirror to Man Don't Care by Jme ft Giggs
A restraining order was issued against the convicted sex offender and he was told not to have any contact with Georgia Harrison (pictured) for five years
The disgraced reality star was released from HMP Brixton last week after serving half of his 21-month sentence and has since shaved his beard
However, she and the house will no longer be in Bear's life after she abandoned him just a month later, despite vowing to stand by him while he was behind bars.
She shared a video on TikTok showing a montage of videos she filmed with her new boyfriend, writing in a caption that she looked “happier now.”
Bear, on the other hand, was said to be heartbroken over the breakup.
However, he may now have more pressing concerns, such as complying with the conditions of his early release on license.
The move, which means he will essentially serve the remainder of his sentence in the community, imposes some restrictions on his freedom and leaves him at risk of being sentenced to prison again if he violates it.
Women's Aid, a charity that works to end domestic violence against women and children, criticized his early release.
It said: “As we received news of Stephen Bear's release today, just 11 months after his conviction, our thoughts are with Georgia Harrison and other survivors affected by image-based sexual abuse crimes such as so-called 'revenge porn'.”
“From our work with survivors, we know that failure to take violence against women seriously is one of the main reasons that prevents many from reporting crimes to the police.”
“Seeing offenders released early from their sentences, in this case serving less than a year, also has an impact on women coming forward in the future.”
“With trust in the criminal justice system already dangerously low, we must ensure that women feel safe from perpetrators and that they can recognize that the justice system understands the seriousness of the crime being committed.”
“With short sentences, too many women ask themselves: “What’s the point of litigating this?”
Returning to social media on Tuesday, he shared a bizarre video of himself jogging through a park and shadow boxing in a tight-fitting white vest and tight black sweatpants
“So-called ‘revenge porn’ has a devastating impact on survivors’ sense of autonomy and privacy and has a lasting impact on their mental health, and the criminal justice system must take this into account.”
This includes keeping in touch with police, telling officers if he will be staying somewhere other than his permanent residence, and wearing an ankle tag.
A criminologist said Bear may also face restrictions on cell phone and internet use and be barred from attending certain events or visiting certain locations.
Aside from restrictions on his freedom, Bear could also face financial problems as he tries to revive his career, although PR experts have warned that a mainstream media outlet is unlikely to come anywhere close to him following his conviction.
Andy Barr, co-founder of agency 10 Yetis Digital, told Web today: “At the moment Stephen Bear is too toxic a brand for anyone in the mainstream to want to work with.”
“I don’t see an easy way for him to reintegrate into the world of consumer media in the short to medium term.
“It is best to follow the tried and tested route of crisis management by staying away from any media comments or profiles for a longer period of time and then see whether it is possible to return.”
“Commercially, his potential best source of income is to monetize his social media content through platforms such as YouTube, but due to his previous criminal activity he would have strict guidelines for his content.”
Patience with Jessica Smith, who vowed to stand by him in prison but later dumped him
Bear was sentenced to 21 months in prison after being convicted of voyeurism, disclosing private sexual photos and films with intent to cause distress and non-violent harassment
Brand and culture expert Nick Ede added that Bear would be “limited” in what he would do as part of his release.
“But as someone who is obsessed with being in the spotlight, I don't think it will be long before we see him using social media platforms to promote both Georgia's appearance on Love Island All Stars and to comment on his prison sentence,” he said.
“I think he'll want to tell everyone who will listen that he's innocent, but ultimately his limited career is dead and he's disgraced and he has nowhere to go.”
“No one will want to be associated with him in the mainstream media.”
“Maybe he'll go back to focusing on OnlyFans and making money that way, but as long as he wears his ankle bracelet, his future in the spotlight he craves looks very bleak.”