While we wait patiently for series 28 of Made in Chelsea, we thought we’d go back in time - only to last year mind you - to series 26. So, if you need a recap on who ruffled whose feathers and all the rest of it during another explosive season, you’ve come to the right place.
Series 26 of Made in Chelsea aired in October 2023 and followed our favourite dysfunctional reality TV crew as they dealt with the fallout from Corsica on London soil. E4 producers left viewers on a cruel cliffhanger after the gang’s escapades in France, where Sam Prince and Yasmin Zweegers sent shockwaves among their pals after announcing they had feelings for one another – a mere days after he and Inga Valentiner ended their on-off romance for good. To complicate matters further, Yas had also shared a kiss with Tristan Phipps during the Corsica trip, with the pair seemingly keen to explore a romantic connection back in London. But the Celebs Go Dating star was quickly a distant memory once Yas progressed romantically with Sam, who just happened to be Tristan’s business partner. Yas’s decision to pursue things with Sam left Tristan disgruntled on both a personal and professional front.
A central storyline in series 26 was Sam and Yas’s budding relationship and how it altered the dynamic among their co-stars. Many empathised with a heartbroken Inga, others such as Ruby Adler voiced their disapproval over the relationship, while some stayed Switzerland throughout it all. Sam landed in hot water on multiple occasions throughout the series, especially for sending Inga mixed messages which hurt Yas in the process. Inga maintained that she would never go back to Sam, but viewers were taken on a ride and a half as he tried to navigate break-up emotions and his new feelings for Yas.
In other happenings, Olivia Bentley and David ‘Temps’ Templer broke the platonic nature of their relationship to explore something romantically, much to Liv’s ex Tristan’s dissatisfaction. The pair parked their short-lived dalliance towards the end of the series after Liv was having doubts.
Joel Mignott and Robbie Mullet had some candid on-screen conversations after they introduced Geronimo Mörtl into their relationship. As time progressed, Joel admitted to Robbie that he would feel more comfortable keeping things just between them, but Robbie had to come to terms with the fact he had developed feelings for Geronimo.
Newcomer Lauren Sintes caught the eye of Harvey Armstrong (who previously dated Willow Day) and Tristan, but she ended up having what became a tempestuous romance with the latter.
Freddy Knatchbull tried and failed to embark on a culinary career after working in Verity Bowditch’s Clean Kitchen, Bella Sharpe and Reza Amiri-Garroussi butted heads over Ruby, and Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor discussed wedding planning.
Phew!
Which cast members left after Made in Chelsea series 26?
Liv Bentley, Inga Valentiner and Willow Day did not return for the 27th series. None of the girls have confirmed whether their absences will be permanent, so we’ll watch this space. Bella Sharpe has quit for good.