Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby’s hopes of a US TV career are in tatters after she admitted a second drink-drive offence 

Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby was today banned for three years for drink driving - and her dreams of breaking America have also been dashed.

The 25-year-old former Celebrity Big Brother winner and Geordie Shore cast member was caught driving her Range Rover after drinking on the train home from London to Newcastle in January. 

Two police officers witnessed her weaving down the road and, after pulling her over, a breath test showed she was over double the legal limit.

Newcastle Magistrates' Court heard she was banned from driving for 18 months in 2012 and because this is a second offence she is now unable to get a visa to travel to the USA.

In the dock: Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby was today banned for three years for drink driving, pictured with her lawyer Nick 'Mr Loophole' Freeman

Blow: Crosby has been banned from the roads for a second time - and means she cannot get a visa to travel to America - a major blow to her career

Crosby, who has more than 2.7 million Twitter followers and has also made cash from fitness DVDs, pleaded guilty to the charge after the incident on January 28.

Her lawyer Nick 'Mr Loophole' Freeman, defending, said she had decided to make the short journey from the railway station to her hotel despite having initially planned to get a taxi.

He said 'she accepts that she is the author of her misfortune' and added that she was 'bitterly ashamed, contrite and embarrassed'.

Mr Freeman said Crosby had been close to landing a TV career in America but 'that will not now happen as she will not get a visa'.

'She would like to apologise to the court and her family,' he said.

'She would like to apologise to her legions of fans and supporters who she has let down in a huge way.'

Banning Crosby from driving for three years, chairman of the bench Keith McIntosh said it 'beggared belief' that she had been caught for a second time.

'We take drink-driving offences very seriously in this court, even more so when it's not the first offence,' he said.

Crosby, who had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath compared with the legal limit of 35, was also told to pay £1,185.

The charge comes just a year and a half after Charlotte's last road ban came to an end, following her arrest for driving at twice the legal limit in 2012.  

A source close to the star has told The Sun that the reality star 'is devastated. To drink-drive once is incredibly stupid, but to face charges a second time beggars belief.

'Everyone close to her is stunned, and her bosses at Geordie Shore — who she was due to film with the next day — are absolutely livid with her. 

Charged: The reality star was pulled over by police and arrested on January 28 after they allegedly spotted her erratically driving her Range Rover on her way back from a club

Time to face the music: The Geordie Shore star looked understandably sombre as she walked into the court alongside solicitor Nick Freeman at around 10am

Low profile: The 25-year-old kept her head down as she swapped her typically glamorous style for a drearier grey ensemble, while her usually sprightly face appeared downcast

History repeating: The charge comes just a year and a half after Charlotte's last road ban came to an end, following her arrest for driving at twice the legal limit in 2012

A representative for Charlotte had no comment when contacted by MailOnline, while a Newcastle police spokesman has confirmed that a 25-year-old woman has been charged with driving a motor vehicle while above the legal limit on January 28.

In February 2012 Charlotte was caught driving at twice the legal limit, leading to an 18-month ban, a £250 fine plus a victim surcharge of £15 and £85 costs, after she pleaded guilty.

She issued an apology at the time, promising she would not make the same mistake again, saying: 'It was a very stupid and reckless thing to do. I've let myself down. It won't happen again.'

Charlotte's antics on her hit show Geordie Shore are infamous, with the reality star known for her partying.

Speaking to Closer last year, Charlotte, who also won Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, insisted she won't apologise for her wild ways.

'I don't get embarrassed by things everyone else seems to get embarrassed by,' she explained.

'I've done it all on Geordie Shore. Wet the bed, vomited on myself, had sex on camera and passed out naked. But I won't apologise and I don't see myself changing anytime soon. I'm young and I love to go out partying.

Filled with regret: A source close to the star has told The Sun that the reality star 'is devastated. To drink-drive once is incredibly stupid, but to face charges a second time beggars belief'

Learning the hard way: Charlotte's antics on her hit show Geordie Shore are infamous, with the reality star known for her partying