If you've been longing to spend your nights watching a group of very rich people gallivant on King’s Road or saunter off on luxurious holidays for work, then we've got good news for you: Made in Chelsea series 27 is underway.
We last caught up with the cast on their winter break in Sydney just before Christmas, and it’s fair to say that a lot has happened between then and now. Exes Ruby Adler and Reza Amiri-Garroussi are still at a crossroads, now more so than ever because Tina Stinnes – one of Ruby’s old friends – has caught Reza’s attention, prompting Ruby to swallow her pride and emotionally profess her love for her former boyfriend of 10 years. Are they truly meant to be, or is it time they called it day, permanently this time?
Meanwhile, after causing a ruckus when they announced their feelings for one another in Corsica, Sam Prince and Yasmine Zweegers have enjoyed a relatively drama-free series thus far, minus a blip in episode two when it surfaced that Sam had stayed at another girl’s house – but during one of their ‘off’ spells. Despite Yas insisting that she was well aware of Sam’s questionable decision – which he made after James Taylor and Maeva D'Ascanio’s wedding – it did not go down well when her loyal pal Emily Blackwell found out. As for James and Maeva, fans have followed their parenthood journey since welcoming son Beau in November 2022 and recently witnessed them opening up about intimacy.
On the single scene, Miles Nazaire has been enjoying a string of dates with Jasmine Saunders, but newcomer Sam Vanderpump, as well as model Freddy Knatchbull, also have their sights on the tennis player. She’s one sought-after girl. Meanwhile, Tristan Phipps and Lauren Sintes called off their situationship, and he’s now moved on to Jasmine’s best friend, Julia Pollard - nicknamed Muffin.
Elsewhere, show long-timer Liv Bentley has taken a step back, while Verity Bowditch – who is currently thought to be single – appears to be dipping in and out.
Phew…
Where can I watch Made in Chelsea?
Made in Chelsea airs Mondays at 9pm on E4, but you can also stream on Channel 4.
What days is Made in Chelsea on?
The new series of Made in Chelsea started Monday 15th April at 9pm. And while its previous holiday-based iterations have treated us to nightly viewing across the course of a week, this season we're back to our regular scheduled programming of weekly viewing. That means you can look forward to Made in Chelsea being on you screen every Monday night for the foreseeable!
Where was the new season of Made in Chelsea filmed?
Last year ended with tensions running high as the gang departed Sydney. Leaving their passports at home, the newest season has them back on home turf in London.
While series 27 is Chelsea-based, rumours did swirl that other episodes were filmed in a more exotic location. In true Made in Chelsea style, prior to the new season airing, the cast seemed to have returned from *another* luxurious holiday. At first glance, pictures of the tanned cast posing on the sandy beaches of Mauritius are a jealousy-inducing sight to behold, but the silver lining is surely that they must have been there filming the new series?
They could just be friends on holiday together... but our reality TV senses are telling us otherwise. While the timing seems suspiciously soon for the series 27 release, the only other option is that they were filming another holiday-based series for after series 27 finishes airing. We're calling it, MIC: Mauritius is on the way!
Who is on the new series of Made in Chelsea?
Returning cast members for series 27 include Reza Amiri-Garroussi, Sam Prince, Yasmine Zweegers, James Taylor, Maeva D'Ascanio, Harvey Armstrong, Paris Smith, Tristan Phipps, Ruby Adler, Lauren Sintes, Emily Blackwell, Miles Nazaire, and David 'Temps' Templer.
There's also set to be some new faces joining the show. The four new cast members include James Taylor's younger brother Jack Taylor, 22, Julia 'Muffin' Pollard, 21, Harvey Armstrong's girlfriend Zeyno Taylan, 24, and Sam Vanderpump, 26, who is the nephew of reality TV icon Lisa Vanderpump.
Also joining the cast full time will be Tina Stinnes, 28, who long-time fans of the show may recognise from her past appearances on the show.
Has Liv Bentley left Made in Chelsea?
Sadly, it's been confirmed that show favourite Liv Bentley is taking a break from filming, but will be returning later in the year. A spokesperson for Channel 4 told The Sun: 'Liv Bentley has been sharing her life with Made in Chelsea audiences for the past eight years and is now taking a short but well-earned break from the series to focus on her business – JOMO. We look forward to welcoming her back to the show later this year.'
Has Bella Sharpe left Made in Chelsea?
Another star who will not be returning to our screens is Bella Sharpe. Having been introduced as Reza's love interest last season, it's been reported that the fashion PR has quit the show following her dramatic love triangle.
Is there a trailer for Made in Chelsea season 27?
Yes! E4 dropped the new trailer over on X, and promised the very same drama we've been living for.
Frankly, we can't wait to see it more unfold.
Made in Chelsea airs Mondays at 9pm on E4. Stream on Channel 4.