‘I'm a better person when I'm single'

Made In Chelsea star Olivia Bentley on failed romances, getting back to reality and why she will always be there to support best pal Ollie Locke-Locke

- TONY COWELL

Olivia Bentley is one of Made In Chelsea’s most outspoken cast members. Since joining the show in 2016, she has had her fair share of drama with her two biggest relationships having been played out on the reality show.

And following her split from Tristan Phipps in June, Olivia tells us she’s been forced to turn off her social media when the episodes air on TV, so she can’t see what fans are saying.

When we catch up, Olivia, 26, also reveals how she broke down in tears after hearing that her best friend Ollie Locke-Locke’s surrogate didn’t fall pregnant earlier in the year.

Here, the star – who has spoken openly about her battle with alopecia – tells us how she deals with the pressure from the show when the cameras stop...

Hey, Liv. You joined Made In Chelsea in 2016 – how have you changed since then?

Physically I’ve aged about 20 years – but I’m a lot more confident now. I was very young and shy when I first joined MIC. I think I have grown up a lot on the show. I still enjoy doing it and I’ve promised myself that when I feel that I’m no longer enjoying it, that’s when I will stop.

How hard was it filming this series after lockdown?