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Hold on to your champagne flutes, darlings, because some of our favorite faces are about to make a glamorous comeback on Made in Chelsea this autumn! Yes, you heard it here – Sophie Hermann and Ollie Locke are set to return to the 27th season of the show, and let’s just say, the Kings Road is about to get a whole lot more fabulous. This season promises to be filled with all the drama, laughter, and heartwarming moments we live for – and it comes with some major life updates from our LGBTQ+ icons Ollie and Gareth Locke.
For those who’ve been following Ollie since his early days on Made in Chelsea (all the way back in 2011!), you’ll know he’s been through quite the rollercoaster. After charming us with his wit, warmth, and killer fashion sense, Ollie became one of the show’s most beloved characters. He later met the love of his life, Gareth Locke, and the two tied the knot in 2020 in a stunning ceremony that had us all reaching for the tissues – and not just because of the outfits, though, let’s be real, they were to die for.
Fast forward to now, and Ollie and Gareth have been on a very different journey – becoming fathers! After a tough three-year battle with IVF, miscarriages, and surrogacy, their patience and love were finally rewarded last year when they welcomed two gorgeous little ones: Apollo and Cosima. As if the return of these two wasn’t exciting enough, Sophie Hermann, who’s not only been a close friend but also the godmother to Cosima, is back too. The trio are practically the Avengers of Chelsea, and we can’t wait to see what antics they get up to next!
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Sophie, ever the diva, teased her comeback to The Sun saying, “After years of public demand I’ve decided to bounce back to the Royal Borough to reunite with my OGs Ollie and Gareth.” Clearly, she’s bringing her signature charm and wit, along with some new beauty ventures and “anti-aging secrets” that we’ll all be desperate to hear more about.
But let’s get back to Ollie and Gareth, because their return isn’t just about rekindling old friendships – they’re stepping back into the limelight as brand new dads. “We were so overwhelmed with support going through our IVF journey on the show that we felt it only right to give everyone an insight into our life as parents,” Ollie shared. The couple’s journey to fatherhood has been deeply emotional, and for the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a beautiful reminder of how far we’ve come in celebrating queer families in all their forms.
While they’ve kept a relatively low profile in the past year, it’s no secret that parenting twins has been keeping them busy. Now, though, they’re ready to share their experience with their extended Chelsea family – and, let’s be real, with all of us who’ve been rooting for them from the start. From the tantrums to the triumphs, the Lockes are about to bring us along on their most exciting chapter yet. And if we know Ollie and Gareth, we’re sure it’ll be nothing short of fabulous.
Expect some candid moments about the ups and downs of parenting, along with plenty of laughs, as the couple adjusts to life as a family of four. As Ollie put it, “It’s an adventure,” and isn’t that exactly what we love about them?
So, whether you’re tuning in to see Sophie’s beauty secrets or to watch Ollie and Gareth embark on their next chapter as dads, one thing is certain: this season of Made in Chelsea is going to be unmissable. We’re here for the glitz, the glamour, and most importantly, the love – and this trio of Kings Road royalty is ready to deliver all of it in spades.
It’s safe to say the Chelsea set has never felt so much like home. Cheers to Ollie, Gareth, Sophie, and the next chapter of their wild, wonderful journey! See you all in Chelsea, darlings. 🥂
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