Marty McKenna

Martin McKenna, born on July 27, 1994, in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, embarked on a career in television following an earlier period in the British Army. In September 2010, McKenna joined the Army Foundation College – Harrogate, with aspirations of joining the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. His tenure in the military concluded in March 2011, when he applied for a Discharge as of Right (DAOR).

McKenna’s television career began in August 2015 with his appearance on the third series of “Ex on the Beach.” During this period, he was introduced as the ex-partner of Jemma Lucy and later joined by his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Goodhart. He subsequently left the show due to dehydration. Following his time on “Ex on the Beach,” McKenna joined the twelfth series of “Geordie Shore” in October 2015. He remained a cast member through the fifteenth series, departing in 2017. During his time on “Geordie Shore,” he was known for an on-again, off-again relationship with fellow cast member Chloe Ferry. In 2022, McKenna appeared in the tenth series of “Celebs Go Dating” as a main cast member, continuing his involvement in reality television.

Throughout his career, McKenna has participated in various projects that demonstrate his presence in reality television. His roles in “Ex on the Beach” (2015-2017) and “Geordie Shore” (2016-2017, 2021-2022) involved multiple seasons and episodes, highlighting sustained visibility. His participation in “Geordie Shore: Big Birthday Battle” in 2016 further solidified his profile within the genre. In December 2019, McKenna also participated in an MMA fight against Sam Gowland as part of Fame MMA UK 1, which marked his MMA debut.