Made in Chelsea - Press pack
Category: Press PackE4 reality series Made in Chelsea is back, and the drama unfolds from the very first moment as the clique swap SW3 for the breathtaking backdrops of Scotland. The new series launches with an unmissable two‑part special, where romance, tension and shifting alliances play out against a stately manor in Perthshire.
This series also introduces two new cast members - Elys Hutchinson and Philip Pollard - who join the twenty-something socialites who are ready to find romance and shake up friendships. Plus, fans of the show will be delighted to hear Inga Valentiner makes a highly anticipated return.
Watch Made in Chelsea on E4 from Monday 16 March at 9pm. Stream all previous episodes on Channel 4 now.
Cast press pack
We’re back for another series! How does it feel to be back filming?
Alice Vanderpump: I’m very excited to be back. We’ve had lots of positive life changes, lots of new blossoming friendships, so it feels like a really happy time.
Angus Findlay: I'm very happy to be back and excited. When we're away from each other it's nice to have a break, but it's always fun to come back. You never know what's going to happen.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: The actual filming part of it is very much enjoyable. This is my third season on Made in Chelsea, so I've really cemented those relationships that I have had from the beginning.
Beks Collins: The last couple of seasons have been really intense for me. I had a pretty exhausting breakup, and a lot came with that, but I honestly feel really good in myself now. I’m fully in my single era and I feel stronger for everything I’ve been through.
Chuggs Wallis: It's been refreshing getting to hang around with some of my favourite people. Dynamics have changed and friendships have grown. I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of the series holds.
Freddy Knatchbull: It’s always fun being back with the group. There’s never a dull moment and I think this series starts with a lot of energy.
Gareth Locke-Locke: There’s amazing stuff going on. With the twins a bit older and more babies arriving, it feels like a fresh dynamic and an exciting series.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: It feels good. New year, new chapter, super fun. I’m excited to continue filming.
Jack Taylor: I'm more excited than anything because you never know what's going to happen, so it's probably the most exciting thing you can do but also scary at the same time. A lot of it I wouldn't change for the world, because it's fun and brings a lot of new experiences and opportunities.
Livvy Barker: I’m really excited. Last series I was a bit all over the place with my dating life, Jack and I had broken up, I was seeing Kit and Chuggs, it was a lot. I feel like I’m in a much calmer, more grown-up place. Hopefully no more dating drama this time.
Ollie Locke-Locke: It feels wonderful. It’s my 16th year on the show and I’ve always been proud to be part of it, which is why I’ve never left.
Paris Smith: Excited to be back filming in Chelsea, there really couldn’t be a more pleasant job.
Sam Prince: Honestly, it’s the best feeling. I love filming. It’s basically hanging out with your friends every day, talking nonsense half the time and inevitably talking about dating. It’s chaotic, but it’s fun.
Sam Vanderpump: It’s a really lovely series for Alice and I. We’re following the birth of our son and stepping into this next chapter after getting married. It’s special to capture those early memories and document this stage of our lives.
Temps (David Templer): I think I often end up being the voice of the audience, saying what everyone else is thinking. That got me into trouble quite early on this series, but I stand by it.
Tristan Phipps: It’s great to be back. This is my 16th series now, which is wild when you say it out loud. The last couple of years have been very different for me in a positive way. I’ve grown up, things have changed, and it’s nice that the show is following that journey.
Yasmine Zweegers: It feels really good to be back. Who knows what’s still to come.
Zeyno Taylan: It’s great fun. The friendships, the dating, all of it. It’s a really good energy.
How does it feel to be joining Made in Chelsea for a new series?
Elys Hutchinson: It’s super exciting. I joined during the Scotland away trip, which felt like being thrown in at the deep end. But I’ve really enjoyed getting to know everyone and finding my feet.
Inga Valentiner: I had a two-year break from the show, so coming back feels very different. The cast is mostly made up of new faces, so it feels like a fresh start rather than picking up where I left off. I’ve grown up a lot and changed as a person, and it’s been really nice coming back into this environment meeting some wonderful people and feeling more like myself.
Philip Pollard: It’s been fun so far. I’ve enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I’ve also found myself in more arguments than I expected. I thought it would be plain sailing, but I’ve definitely had a few tasty moments already. Scotland was a great way to start, two weeks of quality time with everyone, including my sister.
Tell us where your personal story picks up this time, what can viewers expect from you this series?
Alice Vanderpump: We’ve just got married and are expecting our first child, so we’re exploring this new stage of life together. I’m also enjoying hearing what everyone else like Jules and Jazz are doing and living a bit vicariously through them.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: At the beginning of this series, I was up in Scotland and re-exploring a connection with Zeyno.
Beks Collins: For me it’s about moving forward. Freddy and I have been in this on/off cycle for what feels like forever, and I really want peace now. Getting back to a good place with my friends is what matters most to me this series.
Chuggs Wallis: Towards the end of the last series, I was casually dating Livvy. Picking up at the start of this series, we are not romantically involved at all, but we are friends. I am back very actively single.
Elys Hutchinson: Coming in new, I’m very much feeling my way through. I had one idea of how things might go, and it’s already taken a different turn.
Gareth Locke-Locke: Obviously we’ve got the twins, and in a different stage of life compared to other cast members, so I think it’s really important and exciting to showcase some of this older side of us now as parents and explore that dynamic.
Inga Valentiner: I’m hoping viewers will see who I really am this time. Before, I was in a bad relationship and I’d lost myself. It affected my friendships and how people saw me. Now I feel like me again.
Jack Taylor: Last series was rough. You’ll see me learning from those experiences, and this series will show me moving on and growing from them. That’s really my personal growth journey – figuring out who I want to be, who I want to be around, who I can trust, who I believe in, and who believes in me.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Last series, you see me in a bad place with a lot of personal things. This time, you will see a happier Jazz as my friendships are back on track, and you see my life evolve. There are a lot of changes and some revelations, and it's all as it seems. It transitions nicely, and although it comes across as quite dark and there's a lot of drama, it all happens for a reason.
Julia Pollard: I had a fall out with my best friend Jazz, and I hated that. It was so real for me as we don't fall out. We do bicker like an old married couple, but it was all very real. Jazz was in a relationship then, but now we're back to being besties. She's my favourite person in the world. It’s been nice filming with her again and being there for her.
My brother's joined the show now too, which is great. He has no filter, so it's a little bit stressful at times almost fight or flight mode.
Kit Paterson: I made up with Jack, which was nice because we weren't particularly good friends. Will that last for this series? Maybe, maybe not.
Livvy Barker: I ended the last series dating Chuggs, but we both knew it wasn’t really going anywhere. By the time we got to Scotland, things between us weren’t great, and I was also figuring out where I stood with Kit. This series is really about me trying to be clearer about what I want and not getting pulled into messy situations.
Paris Smith: I’m excited to show more of my fashion work.
Philip Pollard: Honestly, I couldn’t have predicted where things have already gone, so I’m sure there’ll be more twists. I’ve definitely held my ground in arguments. I think some people expected me to be an easy target as the new guy, especially in Scotland, but I’ve surprised a few people. It’s probably going to be a bit of a roller coaster.
Sam Prince: All my exes are on the same show, which is… interesting. It feels slightly like I’ve stepped back into my life from a few years ago, but with even more chaos. There are definitely unresolved tensions, so it’s a pretty dramatic place to pick things up.
Sam Vanderpump: It’s an emotional roller coaster. We’re sharing everything, from the highs of welcoming a baby and celebrating milestones, to the lows of the health journey I’m going through. I’m staying optimistic and focused on being the best father I can be.
Temps (David Templer): Last series was tense. This time, I’ve already found myself in a bit of trouble for saying what I thought, but that’s who I am. Things might look messy at first, but I genuinely think the truth prevails in the end.
Angus Findlay: This series has started quite dramatically in the sense that Scotland was quite intense so I’m navigating the fallout from that.
Tristan Phipps: I feel like I’ve become the older brother of the group. I turned 30 last year, I’m in a great relationship, and I’m the happiest I’ve been in years. I’m excited to showcase my relationship and support Jules through everything she’s been through.
Yasmine Zweegers: Last time viewers saw me, I was introducing my boyfriend Julian to the group, and that was a big step for me. This series continues that, but it’s also about repairing old friendships and finding a better balance between my relationship and the group.
Zeyno Taylan: Scotland was the first time I’ve filmed being completely single with no attachments elsewhere, so I’ve just been going with the flow and enjoying that freedom. It’s been fun and a bit unpredictable.
Have you formed any unlikely friendships or gotten closer to anyone you hadn't before?
Arman Pouladian-Kari: I’ve warmed up to Angus. I didn't like him as much last series, but in Scotland, I saw a different side of his humour, so now I appreciate his company more than I did before.
Chuggs Wallis: Arman, Kit and I have been hanging around together more.
Elys Hutchinson: Coming into the show, I thought I’d be closest with certain people, and that hasn’t necessarily been the case. It’s interesting how quickly dynamics shift.
Freddy Knatchbull: I tend to get on with everyone, but in Scotland I was put in an awkward position because two close friends weren’t getting along. That’s never easy to navigate.
Inga Valentiner: I didn’t know what to expect coming back, but I’ve genuinely gotten along with almost everyone. I felt really welcomed. I’ve grown close to Jules and reconnected with Tristan, and it’s been lovely getting to know the newer faces. It feels like a really nice group.
Julia Pollard: I’ve gotten to know Kit better so would consider him as one of my close friends. I also think Angus is hilarious.
Kit Paterson: I have gotten a lot closer to Chuggs.
Livvy Barker: Sam! I really didn’t like him when I first met him, but we’ve formed a bit of a friendship and get on really well now.
Philip Pollard: Sam has actually been surprisingly nice to me, which Tristan probably won’t love hearing. I’ve also grown closer to Jazz, and obviously I’ve always been close to Tristan since he and my sister got together. I’ve got on well with most people, but there have been some explosive arguments with people I thought were friends.
Sam Prince: Chuggs and I had quite a turbulent end to the last series, but we’re actually in a much better place now, which is good. I’ve also enjoyed getting to know some of the newer cast members.
Temps (David Templer): I think I may have lost a few friends going into this series, but I’ve grown closer to others. Angus and I bonded in Scotland, and Sam and I have maintained our friendship surprisingly well. Not everyone loves me, but that’s fine.
Tristan Phipps: It’s great having Philip filming because we spend time together off camera too. I love the family dynamic between him and Jules. I’m quite selective with who I spend time with. If I like you, I like you. I think I’ve probably lost more friends than I’ve gained, but I’m happy with the people around me.
Angus Findlay: Temps and Chuggs – it's going very well with them. I found myself spending a lot of time with Sam Prince, which probably isn't wise.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: I've been reconnecting with old friends that I've had a tumultuous pass with. I have also been just getting my life back and having people support me. Jack and Jules have been great. You'll see how much we support and are there for each other.
Jack Taylor: Inga is probably the most surprising. I connect with her so well and, of course, Jazz. We’ve built on the friendship that we developed in the previous series.
Zeyno Taylan: Sam and I had a falling out before, but we’ve put that aside and we’re rebuilding the friendship. Jasmine, Jules and I have also formed a nice little trio.
Can you talk through any big moments we should be looking out for in this new series?
Angus Findlay: Jack and I have crossed swords this series. I made a silly mistake in Scotland and that's something that I'm sort of repenting for now.
Chuggs Wallis: There’s been some unexpected kissing and questionable decisions. I’ve been shocked and would not have ever imagined some of the stories which have emerged. A lot of us were surprised.
Julia Pollard: For me, it's been a real adjustment having a family member on the show. They know everything about me so that's a new dynamic to get used to which I've never had to deal with before.
Jack Taylor: I think, so far, you could sum it up as being full of twist and turns, backstabbing and revelations.
What is your favourite place to hang-out in Chelsea?
Elys Hutchinson: The White Horse in Parsons Green can be really fun. It’s a good starting point for a night out.
Inga Valentiner: I feel like a tourist in my own city again because I’ve been away for a couple of years. I love walking along the King’s Road. I’m definitely more of a pub and bar girl than a club girl now.
Livvy Barker: Walking up and down the King’s Road and then going to Bardo for brunch.
Philip Pollard: White Horse, Duke on the Green – all the usual places
Sam Prince: The Fox and Pheasant for a Sunday roast is always solid. A walk along the King’s Road is classic Chelsea.
Temps (David Templer): Somewhere relaxed like The Fox and Pheasant.
Yasmine Zweegers: I love Bottarga for food, Bardo for brunch and the Saturday market on King’s Road.
Zeyno Taylan: I love a good Chelsea pub with the right crowd. Somewhere lively where you can sit outside and people-watch.
What are you most excited for this season and what have you enjoyed filming so far?
Angus Findlay: The part I’ve enjoyed most so far has been getting out into nature and exploring friendships and relationships in a completely different environment. I’ve been able to do things I’d never get the chance to do in London - like fishing in the river and being surrounded by Aberdeen Angus cows. It was special to be so immersed in nature.
Those moments that felt totally different from my everyday life in London, and pushed me out of my comfort zone, have honestly been a huge highlight for me.
Alice Vanderpump: I’ve really enjoyed the unfolding of Sam and I’s relationship, filming the steps of us getting married, the health journey and then having a baby.
Chuggs Wallis: Doing the Cailee and wood chopping in Scotland. Kit and I were hammering away at these massive logs with axes and Arman was walking around with twigs, pretending he'd helped.
Freddy Knatchbull: The away trips are always chaotic in the best way. You never quite know what’s going to happen.
Gareth Locke-Locke: I’m excited for our kids to be more involved this series as they’re at the age when they’ve started doing funny things.
Inga Valentiner: So much has already happened. Scotland was intense, and I feel like that’s set the tone. Every episode something new seems to unfold. It’s dramatic, but I’m enjoying it.
Jack Taylor: We felt like a real family in Scotland.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: In Scotland, there was a lot of dancing. In Chelsea, there's this notion that everyone takes life seriously, we’re all prim and proper but we had a laugh. It was fun to see everyone come out of their shells in Scotland.
Julia Pollard: Filming with my brother. There's no filter between us when we're together. We have that sibling rivalry, which I could only ever have with him. I feel comfortable enough to call him a d**khead if he's being one, but I think it will be quite funny for the viewers to see.
Kit Paterson: I think the whole of Scotland was great. Doing the Cailee was great, something about dancing is so enjoyable. It was my first ever away trip and it felt like a weekend with my mates, and everyone was in such a good mood the whole time.
Ollie Locke-Locke: Honestly, the idea that Alice is pregnant is so enjoyable for Gareth and I. It’s so nice to be around babies again.
Paris Smith: Alice’s baby shower was so beautiful, it was so gorgeous and brought some wholesome vibes to Made in Chelsea.
Philip Pollard: I’m excited about maybe welcoming a new girl onto the scene.
Sam Prince: There’s another away trip coming up, which I’m really excited about. I’m also seeing someone at the moment, so I’m curious to see how that unfolds. I’ve got a good feeling about this year.
Temps (David Templer): I’m excited for the calm within the chaos. Scotland was a great example. Everything would kick off, and then we’d go fishing or play golf, then head back and it would all start again. It’s unpredictable.
Tristan Phipps: It’s been chaotic already. There’s a real sense of a new generation and friendship group coming into their own. There are new relationships, feuds, friendships forming and ending. There are also a lot more single people this year, which changes everything.
Zeyno Taylan: I’ve been talking about potentially hosting a vintage fashion event, which would be really fun. I’m excited to see if that happens and how the rest of the series unfolds.
What is one thing you'd like viewers to take away from this series?
Angus Findlay: To expect a lot of twists and turns. People’s circumstances have shifted quite dramatically and so you'll see us progress and change. The versions of ourselves at the end of this series will be very different from who we were at the start of the last series. Beyond the drama, I hope viewers connect with our journeys - the emotional moments, the personal lessons, and the real growth we have each experienced along the way.
Jack Taylor: For people to understand that we're young and going through life just like everyone else. Everyone's human at the end of the day, and it’s everyone's first time living. We all make mistakes. It’s real, sometimes too real, and we navigate that.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Give everyone grace for their mistakes. Even though it is for everyone's entertainment, it's very real for us. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone loves, everyone learns, everyone fights. It's a jam-packed series, but also this stuff is all very real.
Are there any regrets so far from this series of filming?
Arman Pouladian-Kari: I have no regrets.
Chuggs Wallis: I personally do not have any regrets. This is my reality. I'm honest and I wear my heart on my sleeve. Things have happened that maybe I'll find embarrassing or cringe at myself looking back, but in the moment, I was being my authentic self. So, I respect myself for that.
Julia Pollard: No, I don't have any regrets.
Kit Paterson: I have no regrets. Although I went back to something that had ended badly previously, I don't regret that at all as it firmly made my mind up.
Quickfire questions
What could you not live without?
Angus Findlay: Friends.
Alice Vanderpump: Morning sickness tablets.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: My car.
Beks Collins: My friends and family.
Chuggs Wallis: Coffee.
Gareth Locke-Locke: My husband and my kids.
Inga Valentiner: My AirPods.
Jack Taylor: Protein powder.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Family.
Julia Pollard: My boyfriend and Wingstop.
Kit Paterson: Good grub.
Livvy Barker: Coffee and taking care of myself.
Ollie Locke-Locke: My husband and my kids.
Paris Smith: Family or church.
Philip Pollard: The mattress Tristan gave me when I moved house and ChatGPT.
Sam Vanderpump: Family.
Tristan Phipps: My orthopaedic mattress and my girlfriend.
Yasmine Zweegers: My dogs.
What is your TV Guilty Pleasure?
Angus Findlay: Blown Away, a glass blowing competition on Netflix.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: Shahs of Sunset, which is a reality show with Persians.
Beks Collins: Anything I can switch my brain off to.
Chuggs Wallis: The Traitors. I used to love Made in Chelsea when I was at school. It is fun being on the other side now.
Elys Hutchinson: The Crown and Bridgerton.
Freddy Knatchbull: Reality TV in general.
Inga Valentiner: The Kardashians.
Jack Taylor: Dance Moms.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Any Real Housewives show.
Julia Pollard: I love reality TV but at the moment Love Island. I’ve been watching it every single night.
Kit Paterson: I’ve been watching Elys on Perfect Match.
Livvy Barker: Reality TV in general.
Ollie Locke-Locke: Friends and The Big Bang Theory.
Philip Pollard: The White Lotus and I’m looking forward to the new series of Euphoria.
Sam Prince: The Traitors.
Sam Vanderpump: Twilight.
Temps (David Templer): Friends on repeat.
Tristan Phipps: Yellowstone and anything with animals or nature.
Yasmine Zweegers: Married at First Sight and Love Island.
Zeyno Taylan: Made in Chelsea.
Who would you feel starstruck by?
Angus Findlay: Christopher Nolan. I love all his films - it would be cool to be in the same room as him and get inside his brain.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: Megan Fox.
Beks Collins: Jacob Elordi.
Chuggs Wallis: Bradley Cooper.
Julia Pollard: The owner of Wingstop.
Kit Paterson: Margot Robbie. I shook her hand the other day and it was the sickest thing ever.
Livvy Barker: Margot Robbie.
Jack Taylor: Literally anyone famous. Wayne Rooney or Sir Alex Ferguson, Hozier, Tom Hardy – John Cena would be crazy.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Olivia Dean or Amy Winehouse.
Philip Pollard: Leonardo DiCaprio.
Tristan Phipps: David Attenborough.
Yasmine Zweegers: Margot Robbie.
What is the song that will always get you dancing?
Alice Vanderpump: Walking on a Dream by Empire of the Sun.
Gareth Locke-Locke: Million Dollar Bill by Whitney Houston.
Ollie Locke-Locke: Riptide by Vance Joy.
Paris Smith: Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes by Paul Simon.
Sam Vanderpump: Consider yourself from Oliver Twist.
Go-to Karaoke song?
Angus Findlay: Hey Jude by The Beatles.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: Man's Not Hot by Big Shaq.
Beks Collins: Anything Britney Spears.
Chuggs Wallis: Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus.
Inga Valentiner: Forget You by CeeLo Green.
Jack Taylor: Billionaire by Bruno Mars.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield.
Julia Pollard: I love a bit of Eminem. Lose yourself by Eminem.
Kit Paterson: A ballad in the male vocal range. Drops of Jupiter by Train.
Livvy Barker: Shallow from A Star Is Born.
Philip Pollard: Valerie by Amy Winehouse.
Sam Prince: Sprinter by Dave and Central Cee.
Temps (David Templer): Black and Gold, Sam Sparro.
Tristan Phipps: Where Is The Love by The Black Eyed Peas.
Zeyno Taylan: A Macklemore track.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given.
Angus Findlay: Be nice to everyone on the way up, because you never know who you'll meet on the way down.
Arman Pouladian-Kari: You learn your true friends through conflict, or difficult situations. You don't know who your friends are until you're in a bad situation.
Chuggs Wallis: My dad has always said to be glass half-full, not half-empty.
Inga Valentiner: Be yourself and don’t compromise who you are.
Jack Taylor: We’re on a floating rock in space. That helps rationalise my thinking.
Jasmine (Jazz) Saunders: If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
Julia Pollard: Everything happens for a reason.
Kit Paterson: To not listen to advice. Figure it out.
Philip Pollard: Be honest, stay true to yourself and don’t back down because of peer pressure.
Tristan Phipps: Don’t take life too seriously.
