She's had a difficult few weeks in the public eye.

But despite all the dramz with co-star Gary 'Gaz' Beadle, Geordie Shore lass Charlotte Crosby has revealed she's back on the dating scene.

Speaking to the Daily Star Online, the 26-year-old reality star admitted she's been on the hunt for a new lad - but not on Tinder!

Char said: "I've started dating, I've decided that. I've got some dates planned."

When asked how the Me Me Me author meets potential blokes, Charlotte revealed it's usually on a night out.

She said: "I don't know how it happens, it just happens when you're out. It's all different random ways I've met them."

So not online then? "I haven't got Tinder, no. I'll never have that!"

Our Char has just returned from a promotional trip to Australia, shortly after admitting she's taking a 'time out' from Geordie Shore.

Speaking about her decision to take a break from filming for a while, Charlotte told us exclusively: “Well, I'm not going to lie. The past couple of months have been tough to say the least.

"I always said I'd be on Geordie Shore til the end, but real life can interfere with the best-laid plans and sometimes the "heavens" send signs to help us find different paths.

"I won’t get back into the details, but I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at MTV for giving me such an amazing opportunity on Geordie Shore.

"To all my fellow Geordie Shore cast and crew - you are the best! I've made some amazing friends for life, shared some unforgettable experiences and have memories that nothing and no one can ever take away from me.

"Thank you also, from the bottom of my heart, to all the amazing fans who've supported Geordie Shore and me from the start. That's the BAFTA speech sorted.

"I'm in my second home Oz at the minute, and I'll be going to the opening night of Carmen at The Sydney Opera House. Very excited to see my first opera!

"I'm massively excited for the future and - don't worry - this isn’t the last you’ll see of me on MTV. I'm working on a great new idea with the team there and will always be one of the ‘family’.”

- By Sophia Moir

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