TOWIE V Made In Chelsea
As our two favourite "reality-dramas" return in a matter of weeks, we chart our favourite characters from Made In Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex...
Rex FeaturesThe Lothario - TOWIE
Name Mark Wright
Age 24
Who? The unrivalled king of Brentwood, Mark has dated a string of women including Playboy bunny Kayla Collins as well as co-stars Sam Faiers and Lucy Mecklenburgh. Much like his appetite for women, Mark’s entrepreneurial nouse also knows no bounds; once a humble club promoter, he was last heard discussing setting up his talent agency, for glamour models.
Relationship Status Currently engaged to long-term on-off girlfriend, Lauren Goodger, although their fiery relationship suggests it may not be smooth sailing up the aisle.
Did you know... Mark was once a semi-professional footballer, even playing for Tottenham Hotspur.
They said what?! "You know what, you're a complete plum."
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Rex FeaturesThe Lothario - MIC
Name Spencer Matthews
Age 22
Who? Chelsea’s main man, the ever-dapper Spencer, who is rarely seen out of a suit, started out - much like his TOWIE counterpart - as a humble club promoter for some of London’s most exclusive clubs. However, now a successful City broker, Spencer can still be seen hitting the tiles of SW3, most likely arriving in his hummer.
Relationship Status Dated Brazilian dancer and model Funda Onal, whom he lived with, before dumping her for the love of his life and co-star, Caggie Dunlop, who then swiftly rejected his advances.
Did you know... Spencer’s first language is French.
They said what?! ”F***ing wish I had a pug”.
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Rex FeaturesThe Drama Queen - TOWIE
Name Lauren Goodger
Age 24
Who? The home county's drama queen, Lauren is the fiancée of Mark Wright. Their history is long and complicated but from the outset – remember her birthday party in series one? - we knew Miss Goodger would make great TV. From the bust-ups, to being called fat, it appears Lauren has come out the otherside, after Mark finally proposed to her in series two.
Relationship Status Engaged. Although after pushing Mark in the pool, we're not quite convinced these two are ready for marriage yet.
Did you know... The Mark-Lauren saga has been dragging on for nine long years.
They said what?! “Me and Mark will only be over, when I say it's over."
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Bigpicturesphoto.comThe Drama Queen - MIC
Name Caggie Dunlop
Age 21
Who? Although Made In Chelsea's chief drama queen is a little more low-key than her TOWIE counterpart, Caggie Dunlop has still had her fair share of the theatrics. After getting close to old friend Spencer Matthews, the Cagster became involved in a fully-fledged love triangle with Spencer's girlfriend, Funda. After a series of showdowns between the two women, Spencer whisked Caggie away to Cannes to declare his love. But, Shakespeare was right; the course of true love never did run smooth and after rejecting his advances Miss Dunlop soon fell out with her broker beau and instead of facing the music, ran away to the Big Apple.
Relationship Status Single?
Did you know... Caggie went to the same school as Twilight hotty, Robert Pattinson.
They said what?! “I'm moving to New York”. Or just going on holiday?
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WennThe Best Mate - TOWIE
Name James “Arg” Argent
Age 23
Who? Mark Wright’s best mate – they’re so close many have nicknamed their bromance, Marg – Arg is Essex’s local crooner. Never seen without his trademark gelled back hair, à la the Rat Pack, Arg is still trying to forge a successful singing career in swing music, while Mark is on a constant campaign to get our favourite warbler in shape.
Relationship Status Currently back together with his on-off girlfriend and co-star Lydia Bright. He famously bought her a piglet, Mr Darcy, thinking it was a micro-pig, when it was actually just a baby pig.
Did you know... Arg won various awards for his efforts in musical theatre as a teen.
They said what?! “I love ya, Lyd”
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Rex FeaturesThe Best Mate - MIC
Name Hugo Taylor
Age 24
Who? Best friend to Spencer Matthews, the two first met when they both started out club promoting in London, although Hugo has since moved into PR. As the best friend, he can often be found mediating the drama between Spencer and Caggie, whilst he’s also been known to have a love triangle of his own.
Relationship Status After declaring his love for co-star Rosie, Hugo now dates Caggie’s best friend, Millie Mackintosh.
Did you know... Hugo studied at Harrow and his father’s a QC.
They said what?! “Winner, winner, chicken dinner.”
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WennThe Court Jester - TOWIE
Name Joey Essex
Age 20
Who? With a name like that, it was a wonder that Joey was only introduced to us in season two of TOWIE. The loveable club promoter immediately spawned an army of fans with his neologism, “reem” and incomprehensible style advice – remember the “buy your shoes a size smaller” pearl? Hot on Mark Wright's entrepreneurial heels, Joey Essex and his walnut-whip hairdo have quickly become a firm favourite with us telly addicts.
Relationship Status By the end of the last season Sam Faiers and Joey were a bona fide couple but if recent reports are to be believed, it looks like Joey is back on the market.
Did you know... Joey has recorded a single, unsuprisingly called, Reem.
They said what?! “Look reem, smell reem, be reem.” Sound advice.
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WennThe Court Jester - MIC
Name Ollie Locke
Age 24
Who? Known for that head of hair and his union jack-inspired wardrobe, self-confessed 'flamboyant and fabulous' Ollie Locke has already seen a fair amount of drama since Made In Chelsea first aired. The London club promoter broke up with his long-term girlfriend Gabriella Ellis and also came out on national TV. Never seen without his obligatory fake tan and eyelashes curlers, this urban dandy is set to mix things up even more when season two airs in the Autumn.
Relationship Status Despite coming out as bisexual and breaking up with Gabs, Ollie is now dating new MIC cast member, Chloe Green.
Did you know... He's originally from Southampton but now lives with Lord Brocket's son. Oo-er.
They said what?! “I'm a bit pissed off. My hair used to be exceptional and now it's going down, I feel.”
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WennThe Flirt - TOWIE
Name Sam Faiers
Age 20
Who? Having frequented more than a few lads mag covers, glamour model Sam is one of the most-sought after ladies in Chigwell. After a dalliance or two with lady-lover Mark Wright, Sam ended up with newbie Joey Essex in the last series, which also saw her and sister Billie open their first boutique. Sam's BFFs are Harry Derbridge and the now-departed Amy Childs.
Relationship Status Sam is flying solo again, after “the spark went” between her and Joey Essex.
Did you know... Sam only got into glamour modelling after the encouragement of former lover, Mark Wright.
They said what?! “He was well jel.”
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Name Millie Mackintosh
Age 21
Who? Make-up artist Millie is the best friend of the show's main lady, Caggie Dunlop. Constantly mulling over the men in their lives, these partners-in-crime rarely share a scene without one another, until Millie starts dating that is. After an unsuccessful dinner with model Frederik Ferrier, Kings Road darling Millie soon sought the affections of friend Hugo Taylor, which saw her ruffle the feathers of old friend and Hugo's then-love interest, Rosie Fortescue.
Relationship Status Mills is curently dating Hugo - although only after he declared his feelings to Rosie and was rebuffed did he move onto Millie. Will it last?
Did you know... Millie and Caggie spent their gap yah together, travelling around Australia and South East Asia.
They said what?! It's all in Millie's pregnant pauses.
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Rex FeaturesThe Mogul - TOWIE
Name Kirk Norcross
Age 23
Who? Sugar Hut nightclub owner Kirk has been a season regular from the beginning. Having enjoyed a professional rivalry with Mark Wright, the boys battled it out in the ring in the last series, only for Kirky to be knocked out. Despite initially getting together with (now-former) co-star Amy Childs, the Essex boy later found love with glamour model and DJ Lauren “Popey” Pope, before dumping her, twice.
Relationship Status Single
Did you know... Kirk nearly didn't sign on for the second season. Plus, the tattoo on his left arm, which says, 'Live life to the fullest', was picked out by Jodie Marsh.
They said what?! “You're mugging me off.”
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WennThe Mogul - MIC
Name Francis Boulle
Age 22
Who? Diamond-mining heir Francis emerged as one of the most unlikely comedy figures from Made In Chelsea. Despite being ranked as one of London's most eligible batchelors for three years on-the-trot by society bible Tatler, Francis Boulle - CEO of Francis Boulle Entreprises - had us in stitches weekly; from his unconventional business analogies through his desperate attempts to woo his intern/love-interest Agne, to his skateboarding.
Relationship Status Although we're pretty sure he's still single, things were looking up for Boulley and Agne, in the last episode.
Did you know... Despite that bumbling facade, Francis was seen getting friendly with Emma Watson last year. What a fox!
They said what?! Where to begin?! As we couldn't pick just one, here's a selection of our favourite Frances Boulle CEO quotes.
“Business is the warfare of the modern age and I'm a General”.
“I'm thinking about getting a pet penguin...”
“Business is a jungle. But I love animals.”
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PA PhotosThe Jilted Lover - TOWIE
Name Lucy Mecklenburgh
Age 19
Who? Lucy first came to our attention as the new girlfriend of Mark Wright in the first series, however, after a few run-ins with Mark’s ex, Lauren, the relationship soon hit the skids and she and Mark have been at each other’s throats ever since.
Relationship Status Currently dating model Mario Falcone, although rumours have circulated that she and Mark hooked up again in Marbella this summer...
Did you know... Lucy works for fashion label, Unique.
They said what?! “You screw with girls’ 'eds, Mark.”
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Rex FeaturesThe Jilted Lover - MIC
Name Funda Onal
Age 27
Who? Dancer, model and former girlfriend of Spencer Matthews, the two were together a year before Spencer gave poor old Funda the boot, for Caggie. Funda then took Cags to task, turning up at a garden party to quiz her on the nature of her relationship with the Chelsea broker. Awkward.
Relationship Status Single. Although we’re sure, not for much longer.
Did you know... Funda has long-been a successful model, actress and dancer, having already appeared in no less than three music videos this year.
They said what?! “Spencer, pipe down”
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WennThe Singer - TOWIE
Name Jessica Wright
Age 26
Who? Older sister to Mark Wright, level-headed Jessica is the budding singer of TOWIE. Frontwoman of girlband Lola, the sexy chanteuse frequently falls out with her younger sibling over her disapproval of his engagement to Lauren. However, when they are friends, Mark has been known to manage her band, until they squabble again, that is.
Relationship Status Apparently Jessica's been getting cosy with Jade Goody's widow, Jack Tweed.
Did you know... Jess and Mark have two other siblings and that the family actually hail from East London originally.
They said what?! “You only live once, but if you work it right, once is always enough.”
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Name Gabriella Ellis
Age 23
Who? Gabs - as she is fondly known – is the budding singer looking to break the British charts. However, this Christina Aguilera-wannabe has had a bit of tough time in her personal life of late, after she was ditched by boyfriend and co-star, Ollie Locke. The long-haired hunk revealed that he was bisexual, before going on to date the cast's latest addition and Topshop heir, Chloe Green. Ouch.
Relationship Status To our knowledge, Gabs is single. However, the Greek beauty was spotted on a date with a hunky fellow in the last episode.
Did you know... Gabriella is the only member of the cast to have not attended a private school, while she's also had a chart-topping hit single in Greece.
They said what?! “...” Gabriella's stunned silence when Ollie admitted he was bisexual.
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WennThe Panto Dame - TOWIE
Name Harry Derbridge
Age 17
Who? Amy Childs’ cousin, Harry is the one with all the catchphrases. Often seen partying with best friend Sam Faiers and Gemma Collins, Harry’s even been known to help out at Amy’s salon with the odd vajazzle.
Relationship Status Despite taking Dave to the Series One finale boxing match, Harry is, for now, single.
Did you know... Harry came out when he was 14 – telling cousin Amy before anyone else.
They said what?! “Shut Uuup”
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Rex FeaturesThe Panto Dame - MIC
Name Mark-Francis Vandelli
Age 22
Who? The ultimate Sloaney pony, Mark-Francis leads one of the most decadent lifestyles of all the Made In Chelsea cast. From a wardrobe comprised entirely of custom-made suits, to his many luxury pads across the globe, this Champagne-swilling hooray Henry has some of the best lines in the show.
Relationship Status God knows.
Did you know... Was initally in talks to be the show's main character and he's set to take a bigger role in series two.
They said what?! “High street fashion is not allowed under any circumstances, whatsoever!”
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WennThe Blonde Bombshell - TOWIE
Name Lydia Bright
Age 20
Who? The love of Arg's life, Lydia only became a series regular in season two after she and her on-off boyfriend of three years put their differences aside...again.
Relationship Status As of the end of the last season, Lyd appeared to be single but if those pap shots of Marbella are anything to go by, have this famously-fickle pair reconciled?
Did you know... Lydia wants to be a fashion journalist.
They said what?! “Jaaaayyums!”
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Name Agne Motiejunaite
Age 26
Who? Francis Boulle's Lithuathian intern Agne sent many-a-heart a-flutter in the show and quickly became the centre of a love triangle when her boss and his best friend, Frederik Ferrier, both decided to date her, simultaneously. On finding out of their deception, Agne, understandly, handed in her notice.
Relationship Status After quitting her job at Francis Boulle Entreprises, it seems that Agne may in fact hold a candle for her old boss... Watch this space, or series two at least.
Did you know... Agne has her own children's charity, the Agne Motiejunaite Foundation. Wonder if Francis Boulle is a patron?
They said what?! “I'm going to forgive you but I think, I'm going to forget you as well. You can take this as my notice.”
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WennThe BFFs - TOWIE
Name Sam Faiers & Amy Childs
Age Both 20
Who? Despite their failed romances with TOWIE's leading men, these two have stuck together through all the heartache. However, since Amy announced her departure from the hit show, to “pursue other projects”, we're interested to see who else Sam will form an alliance with. Maybe, Lauren Goodger? Hmmm, probs not.
They said what?! “Where’s North London?”
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WennThe BFFs - MIC
Name Francesca 'Cheska' Hull & Alexandra 'Binky' Felsted
Age 26 and 22 respectively
Who? Best friends Cheska and Binky have already forged careers for themselves outside of the show. Cheska, who previously worked in PR, is now an events journalist while Binky is front of house at an investment bank. Best friends with Ollie Locke, the three of them can mostly be found discussing the works of eminent Victorian authors.
Relationship Status Ollie is constantly ribbing the pair of them for not having boyfriends, so we'll take that as they're both single.
They said what?! “Charles Dickens wrote Winnie the Pooh, yah?” Umm, no.
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WennThe Retail Magnate - TOWIE
Name Billie Faiers
Age 21
Who? Older sister to Sam Faiers, Billie was welcomed into the TOWIE fold in series two. The pair now co-own Minnie's boutique together – making Billie Brentwood and Billericay's retail magnate.
Relationship Status In a long-term relationship with car dealer Dave Bygraves.
Did you know... Much like her sister, Billie boasts some rather enviable measurements too – 28G to be exact.
They said what?! To Mark Wright: “I reckon Joey Essex is the new Mark Wright”.
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Name Amber Atherton
Age 21
Who? Vying for the crown of the retail magnate of Made In Chelsea, our money would have to be on Amber. This business-savvy 21-year-old already owns a jewellery boutique, a brand consultancy firm and she shrewdly set up a style blog for fans of the show to follow the outfits worn by the cast. But before you choke on your under-achieiving cornflakes, we're pretty sure Chloe Green is going to give Amber a run for her money, if she showcases her business credentials in the upcoming series.
Relationship Status Single – as far as we know. Although there was that disastrous date with Hugo.
Did you know... Amber was born in Singapore and was one of the first members of the cast to be approached about the show.
They said what?! “I'm living in camel this season, dahling.”
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Rex FeaturesThe Love Rival - TOWIE
Name Chloe Sims
Age 24
Who? New girl on the block Chloe is cousin to Joey Essex and since joining the cast in series two, has made quite a splash. After the Norcross men took quite a shine to her, Chloe unwittingly became embroiled in a love triangle when Gemma mistook Mick's fondness for the former french Playboy star, as something more.
Relationship Status Single
Did you know... Chloe is a single mother to her five-year-old daughter.
They said what?! On advising Mick Norcross on the perils of eating apple pies left on one's doorstep: “You'd be brown bread” – cockney for, dead.
WennThe Love Rival - MIC
Name Rosie Fortescue
Age 21
Who? Although relatively understated - compared to her co-stars at least - Rosie is actually the social glue linking most of the cast together. Dubbed the Gossip Girl of the cast, in a war of words over Agne, Frances Boulle referred to her as a “gossip vigilante”.
Relationship Status Single. After rejecting Hugo, Rosie then tried to win him back, only for Hugo to admit that he'd fallen for Rosie's friend, Millie.
Did you know... Rosie went to the same boarding school as Kate Middleton and she has a twin sister.
They said what?! During a heated discussion at the masquerade ball, Rosie uttered the line of the series: “Francis you're mask looks like a knob on your face.”
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Name Gemma Collins
Age 30
Who? One of season two's new additions to the cast, car saleswoman (and part-time Tarot card reader) Gemma's endless quest to ensnare Kirk's dad, Mick Norcross won the hearts of millions – especially when he rejected her in favour of Lauren Goodger's older sister, Nicola. When Gem cried, we cried too.
Relationship Status Single
Did you know... Gemma has reportedly been offered £20,000 to do a fitness DVD, providing she loses six stone in time for the next series.
They said what?! Answering a call on her mobile: “Hello Gemma, New York, Paris and Milan.”
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WennThe Newbie - MIC
Name Chloe Green
Age 20
Who? Daughter of retail magnate Philip Green, Chloe is no stranger to the public eye. Counting Kate Moss as one of her nearest and dearest, Chloe is set to bring a touch of Monte Carlo – where she grew up – to SW3, when joins series two.
Relationship Status Currently dating MIC's Olllie Locke.
Did you know... Chloe is another MIC cast member who is bilingual.
They said what?! "I wanted to do something that I initiated myself, and as I am already friendly with lots of the cast from series one, it seemed like a good idea for me to be part of the second series of Made in Chelsea.” Wonder what Daddy thinks?
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Rex FeaturesThe 'Will They, Won’t They?' Couple - TOWIE
Name Mark Wright & Sam Faiers
Age 24 & 20
Who? There's something about this couple that's got us hooked. Although their history is never completely explained, we first met Sam when she was on a date with Mark, at his ex, Lauren's, birthday party. However, it wasn’t before Christmas that the two hooked up again. Yet, despite Mark’s engagement to Lauren, his jealousy at Sam’s relationship with Joey Essex suggests there are still feelings between these two.
Relationship Status These two are on and off more often than a lightbulb but there's something about Sam and Mark that make us root for them.
They said what?! “Mark, you’re engaged!”
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WennThe 'Will They, Won’t They?' Couple - MIC
Name Spencer & Caggie
Age 22 & 21 respectively
Who? Our Made in Chelsea leads are the love affair of the century. Having been friends for six years, the two rediscover their feelings for each other at the beginning of series one. After much toing and froing, Spencer dumps girlfriend Funda after he's unable to deny his feelings for Cags any longer. However, after a disastrous trip to Cannes where Spencer tries to move straight onto Miss Dunlop, hours after ditching his ex, the two soon beome embattled in a love game, leaving Caggie to flee the country.
Relationship Status Both single at the moment but we reckon these two will end up together.They said what?! "It's been six years!"
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