With the oversaturation of reality TV stars and influencers on our medium and small-sized screens, it’s inevitable that most of them are lost to the ether.
While TOWIE and Geordie Shore are both pushing thirty series, there’s been dozens of less-then-memorable cast to come and go, and with roughly 30 to 40 Islanders from EVERY series of Love Island (there’s been seven so far), how are we possibly expected to keeps tabs on all of them?
But there’s a few familiar faces who, even though they’ve been off our screens for a while, still come to mind when we think of the glory days of our favourite reality TV shows.
Before Love Islanders all became identikit copies of each other and structured reality storylines became more formulaic than fun, there were some standout stars who will be forever anchored to their small spot in reality TV history.
Take Kimberley Garner from Made in Chelsea, for instance.
The name (and the face) might not immediately ring a bell, but when we tell you she was the object of Francis Boulle, Oliver Proudlock, Jaimie Laing AND Spencer Matthew’s affections - it might help?
She was also at the centre of a love triangle between fellow newbie Richard Dinan and OG Cheska Hull we’re sure you’ll remember exactly who we’re talking about, right? cough
Let’s see what she’s up to now.
Who is Kimberley Garner?
Kimberly was a star of the Golden Era of Made in Chelsea, joining the cast in 2012 to replace the likes of Caggie Dunlop and Hugo Taylor. She’s now (obviously) a social media influencer and has her fingers in a number of other pies.
Why did Kimberley Garner quit Made in Chelsea?
According to reports, Kim didn’t so much as leave of her own accord rather she was forcibly ejected by producers.
It all went down at a preview screening for the cast at a posh private members club in London, with Kimberley apparently getting into an explosive row with fellow cast mate and former best friend Harriet Lodger. It reportedly kicked off following Harriet’s claims that Kimberley was still in a relationship with millionaire businessman Diego Bivero-Volpe when she joined the cast and began a romance with fellow newbie Richard (more on that later).
Speaking to Mailonline at the time, Harriet said, “Kimberley was unhappy with what was shown on the programme and thought I’d gone against her and she turned her back on me.
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“I voiced it quite loudly and said, ‘I said it exactly how it was and I defended you,’ and she said, ‘No you didn’t.’ We were in a public building and there were other events going on and they didn’t want us rowing in front of other people. We were getting quite loud and the producer said, ‘Can we all go downstairs’ and we were taken downstairs. We were arguing loudly.”
It was then reported that Kimberley called in lawyers to demand the footage was removed from the final edit, with a source telling the same publication, “I think bringing in a lawyer was the final straw and the producers were quite shocked.”
Kimberley left at the end of series three and denies the fall-out with Harriet.
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1 of 28Andy Jordan
Kicking things off is Andy Jordan, who first appeared on our screens wooing Spencer Matthews' then girlfriend Louis Thompson. He went on to get the girl, and earned himself a reputation as a bit of a love-sick wet cloth thanks to his incessant warbling - sorry, singing.
2 of 28Andy Jordan
Andy left the show in 2015 to focus on his music career and his super laid-back lifestyle brand Jam Industries. Having learned to surf as a teenager, he's now made his home in Cornwall and according to his Instagram is 'preferably underwater'. Still fit though.
3 of 28Binky Felstead
Binky is a Made in Chelsea fan favourite, having first appeared in 2011 as a firm friend of Ollie Locke and Cheska Hull. Her time on the show was wracked with unlucky in love storylines, with party boy Alex Mytton cheating on her repeatedly (that was sad, so sad) and man-child Joshua 'JP' Patterson refusing to commit.
4 of 28Binky Felstead
Binky went on to have a baby with JP and quit the show for her own spin off, Born in Chelsea, which followed the first few months of baby India's life. Binky is now a mum of two after welcoming baby son Wolfie with husband Max Darnton in August 2021. Yep, she's finally found everlasting love with businessman Max and they secretly tied the knot earlier this year.
5 of 28Caggie Dunlop
Caggie was an OG cast member and first appeared as Spencer's childhood sweetheart, who he then spent the rest of her three seasons on the show trying to snare. For a long time, she was the only woman the SW1 lothario ever seemed truly committed to, but she departed dramatically to go and pursue a music career in the States, leaving a distraught Spenny at the airport.
6 of 28Caggie Dunlop
Caggie's 'music career' didn't quite go to plan, and after her time in LA she's now moved back to London and recently posted some videos of a gig she played at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen - which, coincidentally, was where she filmed her last ever scene for MIC. She reportedly regretted leaving the show as early as she did, with a social following that trails behind a lot of the cast.
7 of 28Spencer Matthews
Speaking of the Devil, Spencer Matthews continued to womanize in Chelsea right up until he left the show in 2017. During that time, he dated nearly every female member of the cast and made enemies out of most of the guys, too. His long running bromance with current MIC cast member Jamie Laing was his most committed relationship.
8 of 28Spencer Matthews
For one of reality TV's biggest villains, Spencer has done very well for himself. He married model Vogue Williams in 2018 and the couple are currently expecting their third child together following the birth of son Theodore, three, and daughter Gigi, one. After an ill-fated stint on I'm A Celeb, where he was ejected following that steroid controversy, he's told Closer he would love to return to the jungle. You'll be pleased to know his bromance with Jamie Laing is still going strong as they host a podcast together. Oh, and his brother is married to quasi-royalty Pippa Middleton.
9 of 28Lucy Watson
Lucy came in like a wrecking ball when she first appeared on the show in season four, dating Andy and Jamie at the same time and instantly heightening tensions among the girls. One of her most high-profile storylines was dating Spencer after he broke up with Louise, making fast frenemies with a lot of the close-knit girls already established on the show. A few seasons later she was joined (and then succeeded by) younger sister Tiffany. The girls' dad was also a regular on the show, as the owner of many of the cast's favourite pubs.
10 of 28Lucy Watson
Lucy is still happily loved-up with James Dunmore and they got married in Greece in September 2021. She's also gone on to found multiple businesses since leaving the show in 2016. A vegan activist and fitness fanatic, she launched west London cafe chain Farm Girl and a jewellery design venture, Creature. Despite impressive business-woman credentials, she's said she'd 'never say never' to returning to the show, and is even approaching agencies for acting gigs.
11 of 28Jessica Woodley
OK, OK, so she was a bit of a 'non-character', but Jess gets a spot on this list for her infectious charm, addictive flirtations with Jamie Laing (he loved her, dontcha know) and her enduring best bud-ship with fellow cast member Toff. She was best known for her quirky wardrobe and not-quite-Chelsea edge, and her most explosive storyline was her 'unfinished business' with Alex Mytton...
12 of 28Jessica Woodley
When Jess left the show in 2016, her friendship wth Toff was on the rocks after Toff tried to bury the hatchet with arch-nemesis Tiffany Watson. But we're happy to report the two of them are still the best of friends, having gone on holiday to Mykonos together. She's still rocking her mega-watt looks, and these days earns a living as a fashion designer, stylist and photographer.
13 of 28Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor
The show's original messy love story, Hugo and Millie's relationship was ill-fated from day one, with the couple breaking up when Millie found out Hugo had cheated on her with best friend Rosie (throwing a drink in his face was a real dramatic highlight).
14 of 28Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor
All together now... awhhh! Proof that happily ever after really does exist, these two are now MARRIED after parting ways for five years and each embarking on relationships with other people. Millie was married to Professor Green, but turned back to her ex for comfort after their divorce and the spark for a romantic reunion was lit. Their 2018 summer wedding was covered by Hello! magazine, and featured an amazing macaron wedding cake and a dress by Halfpenny London. They're expecting their second child together after welcoming daughter Sienna last year.
15 of 28Phoebe Lettice
Also known as 'wrong 'un Jess Woodley' (in the Closer offices, at least), Phoebe first appeared on the show in season five and was pretty much universally hated by the time of her departure at the end of season six. She famously battled it out with Lucy Watson for title of Queen Cow on the show, and was confident she could lure ex-boyfriend Mytton away from her - she couldn't.
16 of 28Phoebe Lettice
Phoebe's career has followed a similar trajectory to actual Jess Woodley's, and she's now working as a stylist and creative consultant in London. But do any of us really care? I think not.
17 of 28Rosie Fortescue
Another original cast member, Rosie was a true MIC veteran when she finally left the show in 2017. She was best known for snogging Millie Mackintosh's then boyfriend/now husband Hugo - and not much else. She was a comforting presence on the show, but after that early explosive episode, her storylines had been decidedly lackluster.
18 of 28Rosie Fortescue
Since leaving MIC Rosie's jewellery business and fashion blog, At Fashion Forte, have hit dizzyingly successful heights. Though she launched them whilst still on the show, taking a step back from filming means she's been able to focus fully on them, and is now a bona fide business woman. She was even a guest (some reports say bridesmaid) at Millie and Hugo's nuptials.
19 of 28Stevie Johnson
Adorable but mild mannered (read: a bit dull), Stevie was only on the show from 2012 to 2015, but became Chelsea's unlucky in love stalwart, constantly trying to compete with his lothario mates Spencer, Proudlock and, er, Jamie Laing. An ill fated liaison with Steph Pratt saw him dumped for his best mate Josh – but Stevie still captured the hearts of the nation. The classic good egg,
20 of 28Stevie Johnson
Still very much living the high life, it's unclear what Stevie is actually doing with his life other than partying and going on holiday. But hey, he deserves it. Stevie also tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Henrietta Oakes in July 2021.
21 of 28Stephanie Pratt
By the time Stephanie joined the cast of MIC in 2013 she was already a reality TV pro, having starred on the equally glossy The Hills since 2007. She first appeared as the girlfriend of – surprise surprise – Spencer Matthews, earning herself a reputation as a bit of a keeno when she moved in with him almost straight away. She made close friends with Lucy Watson, but a fall out between them (involving Lucy's boring boyfriend James) gradually escalated until Steph found herself with no friends and promptly left Chelsea.
22 of 28Stephanie Pratt
Having 'worked' in reality TV for her whole life, it makes sense that after her departure from the show Steph has appeared on Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Big Brother. It was announced that The Hills would be rebooting for a new series in 2019 and she filmed scenes for that in LA, although E4 bosses are reportedly 'open' to her returning to the show. She's also collaborated with Goddiva on a spangly AF collection of special occasion dresses.
23 of 28Chloe Green
In case you forgot (you probably did) heir to the Topshop throne Chloe Green appeared briefly on the show as Ollie Locke's girlfriend - the long-hair-and-Union-Jack-everything-years. She succeeded Gabriella Ellis as his one and only, before he decided he wasn't into girls, after all.
24 of 28Chloe Green
In some of the most WTF news of the current decade, Chloe Green shacked up with 'hot felon' Jeremy Meeks, the convicted LA gang member who found fame and fortune thanks to his viral mug shot and left his wife and two kids to be with the multi-millionaress. Sadly though, the pair weren't able to make it work and split in August 2019 after two years together. They share a two-year-old son.
25 of 28Gabriella Ellis
The original cast member was heartbroken when Ollie was grappling with his sexuality – so heartbroken, in fact, that one scene saw her casting a bunch of Ollie Locke-lookalikes for her upcoming music video. She quit the show shortly after to -you guessed it - focus on her music career.
26 of 28Gabriella Ellis
Gabriella's debut single Fight did indeed feature an Ollie-esque leading man. But since then we've heard very little from the aspiring pop-star, other than her cameo on MiC LA and that she's rebranded as London Ellis. Edgy.
27 of 28Cheska Hull
Another OG MIC cast member, Cheska was best pals with the likes of Binky Felstead and Rosie Fortescue but left the show after 14 series as she said it made her "depressed".
28 of 28Cheska Hull
Cheska briefly returned to the show in 2017 to announce she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Tom Huggett. The pair are no longer together but co-parent their son Charlie. Cheska now lives in Devon where she runs boutique Amelia's Attic with her mum.
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What happened with Kimberley and Cheska on Made in Chelsea?
Well, other than THAT fairly explosive account and causing friction between two of the show’s main men, Kimberley’s main storyline (one of the biggest on series three) was her love triangle with tech entrepreneur Richard Dinan and OG cast member Cheska Hull.
With Cheska making a play for Richard she was hurt when he decides to pursue a relationship with Kimberley instead and, feeling rejected, Cheska hunted down Kim’s ex, one Diego Bivero-Volpe, who claims he’s still in a relationship with her. Cue plenty of drama as Cheska brought Diego to a group party, resulting in a public showdown with Richard furious at Cheska for meddling in his love life.
What’s Kimberley Garner doing now?
Despite her tumultuous time on TV, Kimberley’s gone on to much bigger and brighter things and is now a successful social media star, property developer and businesswoman (that’s what happens when you’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth, we guess).
As well as posting regular selfies of her glam life and travelling the world with her 538k followers, she also owns her own swimwear brand, Kimberley London, and has followed in the footsteps of her multi-millionaire property developer mogul dad Russell Garner and is developing mega expensive homes herself.
Does Kimberly Garner have a boyfriend?
She’s kept her love life off her social media following her distastrous Made in Chelsea romances, but wrote in 2020, "I keep my love life a secret. But why not tell u a little. Almost got married last summer. I decided not to. Been single and dating since. It’s great.
"Single over lockdown, Have grown so much, this past few months to myself has been amazing. Stronger and happier than ever.”
Where does Made in Chelsea’s Kimberley Garner live now?
While it’s clear from her Instagram she’s living QUITE the jetset lifestyle, during the pandemic she posted from her home in Miami Beach slamming other influencers for travelling.
"I am here, but I am very very strict still. I see people in Tulum and all over going to parties and it doesn't feel right to me," she wrote on Instagram.
"I haven't been out to any parties and turned down invites from friends as feel it's just not right to be in a crowd - it's not OK at the moment.
"I'm really lucky to be in the sun and outdoors, and am valuing that totally, but not going to live normally as it's not a normal world at the moment.
"I really think and feel for everyone home at the moment, it really sucks, please be brave, please be kind to each other.
"I did lots of little routines when I was in lockdown and that helped keep me happy. Simple things like praying, walking, working out, cooking and calling people who I like."