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Joel Corry has reflected on his time on Geordie Shore ahead of his big night at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday.
The 31 year old has fast become a firm favourite on everybody's playlists after releasing hit singles such as Head & Heart, Lonely and Bed.
His chart success has landed him three nominations at Tuesday night's BRIT Awards, making him the joint most nominated artist this year.
But as his star is continuing to rise in the music industry, fans are starting to realise where they have seen him before.
Joel is the ex-boyfriend of original Geordie Shore cast member Sophie Kasaei, and appeared in many early episodes of the hit MTV show.
As he spoke to Lorraine Kelly on her eponymous chat show on Tuesday morning, she said: "You kind of came to attention, I guess, with Geordie Shore a long time ago, a long long time ago.
"But with something like that, it's great because it gets you attention, it gets you people saying, 'Oh, I like that guy' or whatever, but it's kind of a double edged sword isn't it?
"Because then people can be a little bit sniffy about reality shows sometimes can't they? So you have to get over that and it's brilliant that you’ve been able to do it. You just let the music talk."
Joel replied: "Looking back on those years I'm so grateful for that experience, I have such amazing memories from that time of my life, but this is what I always wanted to do.
"Any challenges it did give me, it just gave me more motivation to work harder and prove myself so it's all positive."
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Fans of the DJ have previously taken to Twitter to share their surprise that Joel started out on the MTV show.
One wrote: "Juat found out last night Joel Corry is ur man from Geordie Shore!!! What the hell?!?!"
A second penned: "Sorry but I’m still not over the fact Joel Corry was Sophie’s cringe DJ boyfriend on Geordie shore and now he is living his best life releasing tune after tune."
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Whilst a third said: "How have I just realised Joel Corry is Sophie from geordie shore's ex…..used to randomly show up in the house and dj from the corner"
A final fan penned: "As if I’ve only just realised Joel Corry is the Joel that was on Geordie Shore when he was with Sophie."
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV.
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