| Made in Chelsea | |
|---|---|
| Series 16 | |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Release | |
| Original network | E4 |
| Original release | 8 October – 17 December 2018 |
| Series chronology | |
The sixteenth series of Made in Chelsea , a British structured-reality television programme began airing on 8 October 2018 on E4, [1] and concluded on 24 December 2018 following eleven episodes, and a "Big Christmas Quiz" special episode presented by Mollie King and Matt Edmondson. Ahead of the series it was announced that Georgia "Toff" Toffolo, [2] Francis Boulle and Sam Prince would not be returning to the series. [3] Alik Alfus was also absent from the series following his appearance on Celebs Go Dating . Instead, new cast members include Tristan Phipps and Eliza Batten. Former cast member Emily Blackwell returned to this series as a regular once again whereas Fran Newman-Young, Millie Wilkinson, Mimi Bouchard and Binky Felstead all made a brief one-off return. This series heavily focused on both Olivia and Digby coming to terms with the breakdown of their relationship before an illegitimate kiss with Miles gives them a huge decision to make. It also includes a brief romance for Sam and Habbs, and Fred and Sophie revisiting their spark, and Miles continuing to annoy the women in his life. During the series it was announced that original cast member Ollie Locke had quit the show, therefore this was his final series. [4]
| Series no. | Episode no. | Title | Original air date | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 1 | "If That’s A Slapped Arse Then Slap Me Now" | 8 October 2018 | 60 minutes | 990,000 |
| Struggling with the recent break-up, Olivia moves back to Chelsea in an attempt to get some closure from Digby. Melissa discovers that Emily has been bad mouthing her relationship with Harry, whilst Habbs ends things with Sam for good after one too many betrayals. Olivia tears up after an emotional confrontation with Digby. Meanwhile things get awkward when Melissa and Emily come face-to-face for the first time, and Sam notices Habbs getting close to a face from his past, Tom. Ollie introduces his fiancé to the group. | |||||
| 193 | 2 | "I Hate When My Human Side Comes Out" | 15 October 2018 | 60 minutes | 984,000 |
| Jamie comes up with a plan to stop Sam from making any more mistakes in his life, whilst Habbs notices a connection between her new flatmates Miles and Emily. Olivia is fuming with Miles for rubbing Digby’s new single life in her face, and is even more hurt to discover he’s arranged a double date with him. Sam gives into temptation and reaches out to Habbs despite Jamie advising him against it, and Fran, Millie and Mimi give him tough love in an attempt to get him to change his ways. Elsewhere Olivia gives Digby a taste of his own medicine, and Sophie is on a mission. | |||||
| 194 | 3 | "I Love It When You Get Deep And Dirty" | 22 October 2018 | 60 minutes | 1,098,000 |
| Louise and Ryan announce their engagement to the group. Despite Olivia trying to move on with Harison, she is rocked after discovering he’s been getting close with Emily. Habbs enjoys a date with new boy Tristan, which leaves Sam heartbroken. Binky makes a surprise return for Ryan and Louise’s engagement party, whilst Sam makes one last plea for Habbs’ love – but it’s Tristan who she goes home with. Elsewhere Olivia and Digby’s feud continues to divide Chelsea, and Miles is a guinea pig in Sophie’s new project. | |||||
| 195 | 4 | "Rule Number One, Never Give Back The Diamonds Darling" | 29 October 2018 | 60 minutes | 1,074,000 |
| Louise is thrown into panic when she can’t answer any questions about her wedding plans. Sam desperately plots to win back Habbs but Tristan stands in his way. Olivia and Digby give into temptation and end up in bed together again, but both are left more confused than before over their situation. Sam embarrasses himself by interrupting Habbs’ date with Tristan to confess his love for her, whilst Ryan lays into Olivia over her mistreatment of Digby. Habbs finally agrees to hear Sam out. Sophie gives Miles lessons on how to treat women. | |||||
| 196 | 5 | "I Shan’t Be Climbed" | 5 November 2018 | 60 minutes | 1,073,000 |
| The pressure is on for Habbs as she has a huge decision to make. Louise feels stuck in the middle of her friend and her fiancé as both Olivia and Ryan continue to bicker. Victoria decides she needs a new companion but Mark Francis doesn’t approve of her choice. Elsewhere Ollie takes Olivia to see a therapist in order to get her life back on track, and Sam refuses to give up on Habbs despite her still dating Tristan. Olivia and Digby meet up and agree to put the past behind them, whilst Tristan confronts Habbs after finding out she’s decided to get back together with Sam. | |||||
| 197 | 6 | "You’re A Beggy Little Bitch" | 12 November 2018 | 60 minutes | 1,005,000 |
| Habbs and Emily reach the end of their tethers with Miles as he continued to bring girls back to their flat, and Olivia offers to host an engagement photo shoot for Ryan and Louise. Jamie confides in Tristan over his fears that Sam may not be the best man for Habbs, who finds pleasure in feeding back this information to Habbs herself. Miles is shocked when the girls confront him over their living arrangements; meanwhile Ryan and Olivia bury their feud for the sake of Louise. Sam questions Jamie’s loyalty, and Harry and Melissa go head-to-head with Miles and James. | |||||
| 198 | 7 | "Some Would Say That I’m The King Of A Gesture" | 19 November 2018 | 60 minutes | 994,000 |
| Tristan makes it his mission to rekindle Miles’s friendship with Habbs and Emily, but Sam is convinced he has an ulterior motive. Louise and Ryan notice a spark between Sophie and Fred and urge them both to act on it. Elsewhere Sam goes all out to impress Habbs by getting a key cut to his house, but his friends are concerned that he’s moving too quickly. Miles goes a step too far causing ructions between him, Habbs and Emily, whilst Olivia plans a trip to Canada for Harry’s birthday. Sam confides in Habbs about his insecurities. | |||||
| 199 | 8 | "I’m Going To Redeem Myself And Make Sure Everyone Loves Me" | 26 November 2018 | 60 minutes | 926,000 |
| Harry and Melissa are far from impressed when their trip to Canada is gate crashed by their arch enemies. Olivia lays down the law when she fears that Miles’s appearance could spell trouble, whilst Louise is overwhelmed when Mark Francis attempts to find the perfect wedding venue for her. Jamie causes more problems when he tries to bring Fred and Sophie together, unaware that Fred wouldn’t want to pursue anything further in case he damaged their friendship. A drunken Olivia kisses both James and Miles before facing backlash from her friends. Elsewhere Sophie promises payback for Jamie. | |||||
| 200 | 9 | "You And I Have Gone Down A Very Dark Track" | 3 December 2018 | 60 minutes | 953,000 |
| A broken hearted Digby discovers the truth about Miles and Olivia’s kiss in Canada. Habbs becomes concerned over Sam’s speed in their relationship and confides in Melissa that she’s having second thoughts. A divide forms between the boys as Miles’s betrayal is the hot topic of conversation, meanwhile Ollie plans a spectacular launch for his new book. Fred welcomes new girl Eliza onto the scene, and Olivia faces a tough conversation with Digby. Habbs breaks down as she realises she can’t string Sam along any longer before making a very difficult decision. | |||||
| 201 | 10 | "I Was Too Blind To Hear It" | 10 December 2018 | 60 minutes | 980,000 |
| Jamie prepares to turn 30 as his friends plan the ultimate birthday party for him. Louise vents her frustration out on Habbs for the mistreatment of her brother, whilst Jamie feels guilty for not contacting Sam in his hour of need. Digby refuses to have anything to do with Miles following his betrayal but contemplates getting back together with Olivia. Elsewhere a fearless Habbs stands up to Louise, and Sam and Jamie finally rekindle their lost friendship. Digby offers James a word of warning over Miles, and Proudlock gives Jamie some much needed birthday advice. | |||||
| 202 | 11 | "I Think The Best Thing About Christmas Is Once It’s All Over" | 17 December 2018 | 60 minutes | 863,000 |
| Louise and Ryan are delighted to welcome a new dog into their family. Olivia plans a huge gesture for Digby unaware that he’s not ready to rekindle their relationship because of the lack of trust. Elsewhere Miles and James compete to get Eliza’s attention, and Sam is distraught when he sees Habbs with another man. Jamie does his best efforts to put a smile on Sam’s face for Christmas, whilst Digby is brutally honest with Olivia about his feelings. Fred and Sophie share a special Christmas kiss, and Victoria isn’t feeling very festive. | |||||
| – | – | "Big Christmas Quiz" | 24 December 2018 | 60 minutes | 521,000 |
| Presented by Mollie King and Matt Edmondson, the cast reunite to take part in a quiz of the series. | |||||
For the first time, catch-up service totals were added to the official ratings. [5]
| Episode | Date | Total E4 viewers [6] | Total E4 Weekly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 8 October 2018 | 990,000 | 2 |
| Episode 2 | 15 October 2018 | 984,000 | 2 |
| Episode 3 | 22 October 2018 | 1,098,000 | 2 |
| Episode 4 | 29 October 2018 | 1,074,000 | 2 |
| Episode 5 | 5 November 2018 | 1,073,000 | 3 |
| Episode 6 | 12 November 2018 | 1,005,000 | 3 |
| Episode 7 | 19 November 2018 | 994,000 | 4 |
| Episode 8 | 26 November 2018 | 926,000 | 3 |
| Episode 9 | 3 December 2018 | 953,000 | 3 |
| Episode 10 | 10 December 2018 | 980,000 | 3 |
| Episode 11 | 17 December 2018 | 863,000 | 3 |
| Big Christmas Quiz | 24 December 2018 | 521,000 | 4 |
| Average | 995,000 | 3 | |
Made in Chelsea is a British structured-reality television series broadcast by E4. Made in Chelsea chronicles the lives of affluent young people in the West London and South West areas of Belgravia, King's Road, Chelsea, Fulham and Knightsbridge, as well as their travels to other locations around the world.
The fourth series of Made in Chelsea, a British structured-reality television programme, began airing on 15 October 2012 on E4. The series concluded on 17 December 2012 after 10 episodes, however a 60-minute Christmas special episode aired immediately after the series on 24 December 2012, which was then followed by an end of season special presented by Rick Edwards on 31 December 2012 featuring a reunion of the cast to discuss events from the series. The series saw the arrival of several new cast members including Andy Jordan, Ashley James, Carly Rothman, Sam Cussins, Sophia Sassoon, Stevie Johnson and Lucy Watson, as well as the departure of original cast members Fredrik Ferrier and Gabriella Ellis. This series also featured the long triangle between Sophia, Francis and Proudlock, the rivalry between Millie and Victoria increasing, the brief reconnection between Gabriella and Ollie, and the rocky relationship between Spencer and Louise until the revelation that he cheated on her.
The fifth series of Made in Chelsea, a British structured-reality television program, began airing on 8 April 2013 on E4. The series ended on 17 June 2013 after 11 episodes, including an end of season reunion episode featuring the cast and hosted by Rick Edwards. This was the first series to include new cast members Fran and Olivia Newman-Young, Phoebe Lettice-Thompson, and Alex Mytton. It was the only series to feature Josh Acoombs and Oscar Ligenza. Series 5 also saw the departures of original cast members Ollie Locke, Millie Mackintosh, Richard Dinan and Ashley James. Major events in the series included the end of Spencer and Louise's relationship after the revelation that Spencer cheated, Louise and Spencer beginning new romances with Andy and Lucy respectively, Ashley struggling to come to terms with Ollie's sexuality, Jamie realising he has feelings for Phoebe despite being in a relationship with Tara, and Francis and Proudlock once again competing for the same girl.
The ninth series of Made in Chelsea, a British structured-reality television programme, began airing on 13 April 2015 on E4. This series also featured the show's 100th episode; broadcast on 15 June 2015. This series was the first series to include new cast members Emily Weller, Jess Woodley, Millie Wilkinson, Fleur Irving, Josh "JP" Patterson, Nicola Hughes, James Dunmore and Elliot Cross, and the last to include long running cast members Andy Jordan and Stevie Johnson, as well as Sophie Hermann, Fran Newman-Young and Lauren Frazer-Hutton. The series focused on blossoming relationships between James and Lucy, and Jamie and Jess, a rift forming between Lucy and Stephanie and Spencer's romance with Lauren hitting the rocks when he turns back to his old ways.
Made in Chelsea: LA, a spin-off series of Made in Chelsea, a British structured-reality television programme, was confirmed on 14 May 2015. It was announced that the cast of Made in Chelsea would be travelling to Los Angeles to film a special series of the show. It was revealed that this would be a stand-alone series which would not be promoted as the tenth series. The tenth series followed in October 2015. Filming for the spin-off began in late May 2015 and concluded in late-July. This is the second spin-off show filmed in America following the NYC special the previous year. The third episode of this series was filmed in Las Vegas. The six-episode series began on 10 August 2015 on E4. It also featured the brief return of former cast member Gabriella Ellis, as well as the permanent return of Ollie Locke. It was the only series to include American cast members Olivia Fox and Naz Gharai, and the last to include Josh Shepherd. Whilst most of the Chelsea cast featured in this spin-off, there was notable absences from Elliot Cross, Oliver Proudlock, Millie Wilkinson, Nicola Hughes, Rosie Fortescue, Sam Thompson, Spencer Matthews, Tiff Watson, and Victoria Baker-Harber. The series included the end of the relationship between Josh and Stephanie, Jamie starting a holiday romance with Naz before eventually realising he actually has feelings for Jess, and Binky opening up to JP about her growing love for him only for him to break things off completely.
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