Just Tattoo of Us

Just Tattoo of Us
GenreReality
Entertainment
Created byMTV
Directed byMickey Bishop
Greg Jones
Michael Leondis
Liana Stewarts
Bill Mohin
Josh Newman
Josh Blackmore
Becky Harrington
Sam Morton
Presented byCharlotte Crosby
Stephen Bear (2017)
Scotty T (2018)
Guest presenters (2018–20)
StarringSee below
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series5
No. of episodes41 (+1 Most Shocking Tattoos Special)
Production
Executive producersRoss McCarthy
Kate Bates
Jake Attwell
Craig Orr
Kerry Taylor
ProducersChloe Seddon
Mickey Bishop
Greg Jones
Michael Leondis
Liana Stewarts
Editors
  • Nick Swingglehurst
  • James Morlarty
  • Owen Phillip
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time60 minutes (includes adverts)
Production companyGobstopper
Original release
NetworkMTV UK
Release3 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 a tattoo for one another. Announced in November 2016 by MTV UK, the series began airing on 3 April 2017 and has aired a total of five series up to March 2020. It was then confirmed 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.

Key
  = Presenter
  = Tattooist
  = Guest presenter
Cast member Seasons
1 2 3 4 5
Presenters
Stephen Bear Presenter
Charlotte Crosby Presenter
Scotty T Presenter
Matt Richardson Guest presenter
Danny Robinson Guest presenter
Charl Davies Guest presenter
Aaron Chalmers Guest presenter
Joey Essex Guest presenter
Chloe Ferry Guest presenter
Lateysha Grace Guest presenter
Nathan Henry Guest presenter
Josh Ritchie Guest presenter
Olivia Attwood Guest presenter
Charlotte Dawson Guest presenter
Artists
Atom Tattooist
Charl Davies Tattooist
Jodie Davies Tattooist
Cally-Jo Tattooist
Danny Robinson Tattooist
John Smith Tattooist Tattooist
Jennafer Lee Tattooist
Jason Best Tattooist
Hue Nguyen Tattooist
Freddie Albrighton Tattooist
Emma Callaghan Tattooist
Jade Chanel P Tattooist
Jamie Winters Tattooist

Guest Presenters (episode they presented)

  • Danny Robinson (Series 1 Episode 8)
  • Matt Richardson (Series 1 Episode 9)
  • Charl Davies (Series 3 Episode 2)

Guest Co-Presenters (episode(s) they co-presented with Charlotte Crosby)

Development and production

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. It was also confirmed that Charlotte and Stephen would be returning as hosts.[3] 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

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
193 April 2017 (2017-04-03)29 May 2017 (2017-05-29)
2102 October 2017 (2017-10-02)4 December 2017 (2017-12-04)
31021 May 2018 (2018-05-21)23 July 2018 (2018-07-23)
41229 October 2018 (2018-10-29)6 May 2019 (2019-05-06)
Special25 March 2019 (2019-03-25)
51218 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.

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleClient(s)Guest presenterOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions)
11Episode 1Lauren & 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?
22Episode 2Corey & 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.
33Episode 3Nathan & 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.[4]
44Episode 4Josh & 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.
55Episode 5Chloe & 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.
66Episode 6Jaymi & Aaron (Brothers)
Holly & Kyle (Couple)
Alicia & Louise (Friends)
-
8 May 2017 (2017-05-08)366,000
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.
77Episode 7Beth & Anya (Friends)
Jess & Denny (Couple)
The Vivienne & Trashley (Friends)
-
15 May 2017 (2017-05-15)343,000
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.
88Episode 8Stephen & Charlotte (Couple)Danny Robinson22 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?
99Just Tattoo of Us: The Aftermath (Special)TJ & Jimmy (Friends)Matt Richardson29 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.

Ratings (series 1)

Episode Date Official MTV rating MTV weekly rank Official MTV+1 rating Total MTV viewers
Episode 1 3 April 2017523,000217,000540,000
Episode 2 10 April 2017461,000233,000494,000
Episode 3 17 April 2017382,000230,000412,000
Episode 4 24 April 2017301,000235,000336,000
Episode 5 1 May 2017330,000236,000366,000
Episode 6 7 May 2017330,000236,000366,000
Episode 7 14 May 2017315,000228,000343,000
Episode 8 22 May 2017330,000225,000355,000
Episode 9 29 May 2017264,00024,000268,000
Series average 360,000227,000387,000

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.[5][6][7][8] 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.

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleClient(s)Original release dateUK viewers
(millions)
101Episode 1Charlotte & Katie (Friends)
Dan & Rich (Friends)
Becky & Danny (Siblings)
2 October 2017 (2017-10-02)162,000
112Episode 2Imogen & Kyle (Couple)
PJ & Harrison (Friends)
9 October 2017 (2017-10-09)235,000
123Episode 3Gareth & Declan (Couple)
Dam & Jude (Friends)
Connor & Jade (Couple)
16 October 2017 (2017-10-16)181,000
134Episode 4Chet & Casey (Brothers)
Shae & Skye (Couple)
Ellis & John-Paul (Friends)
23 October 2017 (2017-10-23)257,000
145Episode 5Hughie & Ryan (Couple)
Brad & Bella (Couple)
Lauren & Sophie (Cousins)
30 October 2017 (2017-10-30)193,000
156Episode 6Alicia & Troy (Siblings)
Imogen & Krystal (Friends)
Beth & George (Couple)
6 November 2017 (2017-11-06)214,000
167Episode 7Naomi & Terri (Friends)
Billy & Joe (Friends)
Ollie & Maisie (Couple)
13 November 2017 (2017-11-13)186,000
178Episode 8Jamie & Robert (Friends)
Bridie & Trey (Friends)
20 November 2017 (2017-11-20)196,000
189Episode 9Will & Patrik (Friends)
Abbie & Zoe (Mother & Daughter)
Kirstie & Elise (Friends)
27 November 2017 (2017-11-27)181,000
1910Episode 10Will 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 2017162,00035,000167,000
Episode 2 9 October 2017235,00033,000238,000
Episode 3 16 October 2017181,00045,000186,000
Episode 4 23 October 2017257,0002N/a257,000
Episode 5 30 October 2017193,000217,000210,000
Episode 6 6 November 2017214,000213,000227,000
Episode 7 13 November 2017186,0002N/a186,000
Episode 8 20 November 2017196,0001N/a196,000
Episode 9 27 November 2017181,00027,000188,000
Episode 10 4 December 2017181,000217,000198,000
Series average 198,600N/a9,571205,300

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.

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleClient(s)Guest presenterOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions)
201Episode 1Bronte & Jack (Couple)
Sam & Simon (Friends)
Rhianna & Kierra (Friends)
-
21 May 2018 (2018-05-21)243,000
212Episode 2Scotty T (Presenter)
Omar & Curf (Friends)
Fran & Nic (Brothers)
Charl Davies28 May 2018 (2018-05-28)200,000
223Episode 3Jess & Dom (Love Island Couple)
Jordan and Faye (Friends)
Harry & Karen (Mother & Son)
-
4 June 2018 (2018-06-04)174,000
234Episode 4Ashley & Jordan (Friends)
Nicole and Dayna (Couple)
-
11 June 2018 (2018-06-11)248,000
256Episode 6Hue & Charl (Tattoo Artists)
Chloe & Louis (Couple)
Dijiana and Kyia (Friends)
-
18 June 2018 (2018-06-18)234,000
278Episode 8Ellie & Calvin (Couple)
Hughie & Ryan (Big Brother Couple)
Rishi & Courtney (Friends)
-
25 June 2018 (2018-06-25)285,000
289Episode 9Calum Best & Frankie Cocozza (Friends)
Ryan & Natasha (Couple)
-
2 July 2018 (2018-07-02)259,000
245Episode 5Ant & Joe (Friends)
Tian & Natalie (Friends)
Crystal & Jack (Couple)
-
9 July 2018 (2018-07-09)130,000
267Episode 7Fraser and Sam (Friends)
Mutya & Vas (Friends)
-
16 July 2018 (2018-07-16)122,000
2910Episode 10Grant & Jon (Couple)
Danny & Jodie (Tattoo Artists)
Chloe & Misha (Friends)
-
23 July 2018 (2018-07-23)139,000

Series 4 (2018–2019)

Series four began airing on 29 October 2018, with Charlotte Crosby returning to present the show alongside special guest presenters as Scotty T 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.[9] 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.

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleClient(s)Guest presenterOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions)
301My Mam and Dad!Letitia & Gary (Charlotte Crosby’s Parents)
Scott & Stefan (Friends)
Michelle & Paula (Friends)
Josh Ritchie29 October 2018 (2018-10-29)190,800
312Indecent ProposalSaffron & Sheniya (Friends)
Mary & Lewis (Mother & Son)
Emily & Chris (Couple)
Charl Davies5 November 2018 (2018-11-05)220,900
323Charlotte’s RevengeJosh & Warren (Friends)
Harriet & Jack (Friends/Ex Couple)
John Smith (Tatooist)
Chloe Ferry12 November 2018 (2018-11-12)161,800
In this episode Charlotte Crosby gets revenge on tattooist John Smith for Series 1 “Cheater” inking.
334The Last Thing I WantedChloe Ferry & Sam Gowland (Couple)
Becky & Zoe (Frenemies)
Brian & Victoria (Couple)
Joey Essex19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)150,300
345It’s Coming HomeTom & Rykard (Friends)
Natalee & Debs (Mother & Daughter)
Josh & Wes (Friends)
Josh Ritchie26 November 2018 (2018-11-26)150,900
356Take CoverKieran Hayler (Katie Price's ex-husband)
Connor & Matthew (Friends)
Jess & Dan (Couple)
Aaron Chalmers3 December 2018 (2018-12-03)138,800
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. Note: Jess Hayes (along with Max Morley) was a winner of the first series of Love Island, although her appearance on Just Tattoo of Us is with her new boyfriend Dan.
Special1Most Shocking TattoosBest Bits of the series
-
25 March 2019 (2019-03-25)31,200
367Forever Friends?Benny & Scott (Friends)
Bobby Norris & Charlie (Friends)
Kobi & Macauley (Friends)
Chloe Ferry1 April 2019 (2019-04-01)88,100
378Broken MirrorsCameron & Shereece (Friends)
Christian & Megan (Friends)
Jordan & Zoe (Couple)
Alex & Alfie (Friends)
Joey Essex8 April 2019 (2019-04-08)82,500
389Unfinished BusinessDarren & Dean (Father & Son)
Aisleyne & Amy (Friends)
Jack & Crystal (Returning couple)
Lateysha Grace15 April 2019 (2019-04-15)108,300
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.
3910Sibling RivalriesMelissa & Lauren (Charlotte's Besties)
Reece & Paige (Brother & Sister)
Tom & Josh (Brothers)
Josh Ritchie22 April 2019 (2019-04-22)73,100
4011You’ve Broken The RulesJack & Andrew (Housemates)
Becky & Kodi (Cousins)
Jimmy & Josh (Friends)
Nathan Henry29 April 2019 (2019-04-29)58,400

  • 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.
4112True FeelingsSam & Cheryl (Schoolmates)
AJ & Monique (Friends)
Aaron Chalmers6 May 2019 (2019-05-06)50,700

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 Chanel 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.

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleClient(s)Guest presenterOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions)
421Twist and ShoutJade & Oli (Couple)
Akeem & Tomasz (Friends)
Georgia & Melissa (Friends)
Lateysha Grace18 November 2019 (2019-11-18)79,400
In this episode Tomasz was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to twist, receiving the designer's mystery tattoo.
432Not So Secret SecretsCarlo & Darylle (Couple)
Emily & Tom (Couple)
Emma & Renee (Friends)
Lateysha Grace25 November 2019 (2019-11-25)63,900
In this episode Tom was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to stick with the design Emily chose for him.
443Mum, Mates and MischiefFranchesca & Sandi (Family)
Garry & Jake (Friends)
Hattie & Leigh (Friends)
Josh Ritchie2 December 2019 (2019-12-02)97,000
In this episode Jake was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to twist, receiving the designer's mystery tattoo.
454Best of FrenemiesMillie & Jordan (Friends)
Angel & Sonny (Couple)
Connor & Liam (Brothers)
Charlotte Dawson9 December 2019 (2019-12-09)61,200
In this episode Millie was given the option to stick or twist. She chose to twist, receiving the designer's mystery tattoo.
465The Queen of Mean Meets Her MatchHenry & Karys (Friends)
Charl & Jamie (Tattoo Artists)
Adriana & Tanesha (Friends)
Joey Essex16 December 2019 (2019-12-16)71,500
In this episode Henry was given the option to stick or twist. She chose to stick with the design Karys chose for her. A new male Tattoo Artist called Brandon appeared in this episode, but does not feature in the opening titles.
476Til Death Tattoo Us PartMarcel & Leon (Cousins)
Ash & Josie (Friends)
Jessica & Emily (Couple)
Joey Essex23 December 2019 (2019-12-23)43,500
In this episode Ash was given the option to stick or twist. He chose to twist, receiving the designer's mystery tattoo.
487Devin In the DetailGrant & Jack (Friends)
Beth & Merissa (Friends)
Levi & Tasmin (Couple)
Charlotte Dawson6 January 2020 (2020-01-06)N/A
498TMITBATBA13 January 2020 (2020-01-13)N/A
509TMITBATBA20 January 2020 (2020-01-20)N/A
5110TMITBATBA27 January 2020 (2020-01-27)N/A
5211TMITBAChloe Ferry3 February 2020 (2020-02-03)N/A
5312TMITBALateysha Grace10 March 2020 (2020-03-10)N/A

International versions

CountryLocal titleHost(s)NetworkPremiere / Air dates
Germany Just Tattoo of Us Elena Miras
Mike Heiter
TVNOW 3 August 2020 – present
Netherlands
Belgium
Just Tattoo of Us Benelux Jaimie Vaes
Koen Kardashian
MTV
United States How Far Is Tattoo Far? Nico Tortorella
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
Justina Valentine (season 2)
MTV 11 October 2018 – 3 October 2019

References

  1. ↑ "Just Tattoo of Us". Mtv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Donaldson, Laura (24 April 2017). "Want to be on season 2 of Charlotte Crosby and Stephen Bear's Just Tattoo Of Us?". Ok.co.uk.
  3. ↑ "YAS! Just Tattoo Of Us Is Commissioned For A Second Series And Charlotte Crosby And Stephen Bear Are BACK! – MTV UK". Mtv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Just Tattoo of Us – S1 – Episode 3". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Instagram post by Charlotte Letitia Crosby • Jun 1, 2017 at 3:35pm UTC". Instagram.
  6. ↑ "Instagram post by Charl Davies • Jun 1, 2017 at 12:56pm UTC". Instagram.
  7. ↑ "Instagram post by WELCOME TO MY WORLD • May 31, 2017 at 10:07am UTC". Instagram.
  8. ↑ "Instagram post by John Smith • May 27, 2017 at 5:44pm UTC". Instagram.
  9. ↑ Allcock, Beth (30 October 2018). "Charlotte Crosby and Josh Ritchie's Just Tattoo Of Us 'banter' REVEALED". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2021.