Vicky Pattison, the former Geordie Shore star who charmed viewers with her wit and candor, is once again in the limelight—this time for reasons that reach far beyond reality TV drama. At 38, Vicky has been opening up about the deeply personal challenges she faces living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition that, according to the NHS, can bring on mood swings, anxiety, headaches, and food cravings. For Vicky, PMDD has also affected her libido, and she hasn't shied away from discussing how this impacts her marriage to Ercan Ramadan, 32, whom she wed in 2024.
On April 5, 2026, during an episode of her "Get a Grip" podcast with Angela Scanlon, Vicky shared a refreshingly honest take on the realities of intimacy in her relationship. She joked about her husband’s unflagging enthusiasm—“I could go to bed in, no word of a lie, a straightjacket and a baked bean-stained joggers and Ercan would still think it’s a green light, the f*****g creep.” The banter was lighthearted, but beneath the laughter was a serious point: PMDD’s effect on her desire is a real hurdle, one she rarely discusses openly. "Part of my PMDD is a low libido, and that’s one of the symptoms I don’t often talk about, because why would I?" Vicky confessed on the show. "I can talk about the exhaustion, the anxiety and that feels far more palatable, talking about the fact that it gives us a low libido is not high on my list of sharing topics. Which is wild to say considering I share everything else."
Recognizing that the lack of intimacy could become a problem in their marriage, Vicky and Ercan decided to seek professional help. The couple visited a sex therapist—a step Vicky admits she was initially wary of, expecting someone "kooky" or eccentric. Instead, she found a therapist with a "really soft approach" who took their concerns seriously. The therapist’s advice? Keep the romance simmering throughout the day, like a pot that never quite boils over. "So throughout the day you’re just meant to, like a boiling pot, keep it simmering. So a little text like, ‘Miss you today’, ‘You look so great’, ‘Watched on This Morning’," Vicky explained. This approach, she said, made her feel more appreciated and added a bit of romance to their daily routine—a marked shift from their previously more pragmatic exchanges.
It’s not just her marriage that’s under the microscope. Vicky and Ercan’s journey to start a family is now the focus of their new TV series, Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby?, set to air on E4 and Channel4.com. The show documents their candid conversations and sometimes difficult decisions as they consider whether to become parents. In a recent episode that aired the week of April 5, 2026, viewers watched as Vicky explored options like surrogacy and adoption. Meeting with a woman who had adopted her children, Vicky became emotional, admitting, "This is the first moment I've thought 'I could do that'," as Ercan supported her.
The couple’s openness about their fears and hopes has struck a chord with fans. After discussing their options with family and friends, Vicky and Ercan had a heartfelt conversation during a date night. Vicky told her husband, "I want a family and I want to be a mam." Ercan echoed her feelings, saying, "I think we should try and have a baby this year." Still, both admitted to being scared—Vicky confessed, "I'm still scared!" and Ercan agreed, "Yeah I'm terrified!" According to Daily Mail, while they haven’t ruled out adoption, they’ve decided to try to have a baby naturally first.
Meanwhile, Vicky is also making waves in the world of British television. She’s set to appear on Sunday Brunch on Channel 4 at 10am, and later that evening, she’ll be seen in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer at 7:40pm. The baking show, a beloved staple since 2018, has raised an impressive £113 million for cancer research. For Vicky, the cause is particularly meaningful—her father and a friend have both battled cancer in recent years.
Speaking ahead of her appearance on The Great Celebrity Bake Off, Vicky was characteristically candid about her nerves and her hopes to impress Paul Hollywood, the show’s legendary judge. “I still fancy Paul Hollywood... He is a silver fox and a wicked bit of kit - trying my best to impress him definitely added to my nerves. His eyes are something else... you can get lost in those baby blues!” she gushed, as reported by Daily Mail. Vicky also admitted, “I'm too desperate for a Hollywood handshake... it's genuinely embarrassing. I don't think I'll get one because I'm almost too keen, you know?”
Despite her confidence on reality TV, Vicky described herself as a baking novice, recalling that her last serious attempt at baking was “twenty-five to thirty years ago.” She reminisced, “I used to bake when I was younger... I used to make the birthday cakes for all my family - and I used to love it but this is about 25 [to] 30 years ago. I honestly have no idea now.” While some might assume her 2019 stint on Celebrity MasterChef would give her an advantage, she was quick to clarify: “I think cooking and baking are two very different things - both stressful but baking makes me sweat from behind the knees a little bit more I think! I did MasterChef a few years ago and honestly my main in the final was a disaster - my lamb was still raw! I really crumbled under the pressure.”
This year’s Celebrity Bake Off lineup is packed with famous faces, including JoJo Siwa, Molly-Mae Hague, Scott Mills, Sam Thompson, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Aston Merrygold, Edith Bowman, Emmett J Scanlan, Ralf Little, Richard Herring, Joe Wilkinson, Babatunde Aléshé, Rose Matafeo, and Judi Love. The show’s unique blend of humor, competition, and charity has made it a runaway success, bringing together celebrities from all walks of life to raise funds for Stand Up To Cancer.
Through it all, Vicky Pattison continues to share her journey with remarkable openness—whether it’s tackling the realities of PMDD, navigating the complexities of marriage, or facing her fears in the kitchen. Her willingness to be vulnerable, both on and off screen, has endeared her to audiences and sparked important conversations about women’s health, relationships, and the many different paths to parenthood. With her new series and her charity work, Vicky is proving that reality stars can make a real-world impact—one honest conversation, heartfelt decision, and slightly chaotic cake at a time.