Remember Cheska Hull from Made in Chelsea? She looks SO different a decade after quitting the show

The MIC icon burst on to the showbiz scene in 2011, but has since removed herself from the spotlight

The MIC icon burst on to the showbiz scene in 2011, but has since removed herself from the spotlight

by Ben Pulsford |
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We don't want to rattle anyone here, but 2011 was 13 years ago. THIRTEEN YEARS AGO. Take deep breath. In through the nose and out through the mouth.

Now, cast your mind back to that moment in time and you might remember that a brand new show called Made in Chelsea was peak telly.

Sadly, most of the OG cast have moved on from the show, and one cast member in particular has kissed goodbye to King's Road and MAJORLY switched up her lifestyle.

Cheska and Ollie in 2011
Cheska and Ollie in 2011 ©IMAGO / Avalon.red

Breakout star Cheska Hull – now more commonly known by her full name Francesca Hull – who was known for being besties with Binky Felstead and Ollie Locke-Locke, left the show in 2014 and moved to Devon to live more of a low-key lifestyle.

Not only that, but since her departure from the spotlight, she has traded in her signature blonde locks for a darker vibe; in fact, she looks almost unrecognisable with her shorter bronde hair and fringe.

We don't think even the most die-hard Made in Chelsea fans would recognise her now. Not us, obv.

Cheska Hull and Ollie Locke in 2024
Cheska Hull and Ollie Locke in 2024 ©Joseph Okpako/WireImage

Why did Cheska leave Made in Chelsea?

Cheska left the show in 2014, telling Grazia magazine that filming gave her "anxiety and depression".

"Friends told me to just stop but part of me was scared. I had a degree and education, but I didn't know how I could get a serious job after the show. Depression and anxiety were a price I paid for reality TV fame.

"I was so low, I felt like I couldn't film, but I'd signed a contract. There were days I couldn't get out of bed. I would dread the thought of walking down the street," she admitted.

cheska made in chelsea
Cheska ©Getty Images

Who is Cheska Hull's boyfriend?

Cheska met chef Tom Huggett, who is the father of her now five year-old son Charlie, when she relocated to Devon.

Unfortunately, things didn’t work out between the two and they split in the middle of Cheska’s pregnancy with her raising their son as a single mum.

In 2022, Cheska met Damian Crook and the couple have been together for two years. To celebrate their six month anniversary, Damian posted on Instagram saying, " Six months with this beautiful lady and I'm the happiest/luckiest man in the world. @cheskahull you are the best thing that's ever happened to me xxx".

Talk about couple goals.

We also can't be the only one that notice his slight resemblance to Spencer Matthews?

Is Cheska still friends with the MiC cast?

Well, she is definitely still 'besties' with Ollie. The OG duo regularly feature on each other's Instagram grids.

What happened between Victoria and Cheska on MiC?

We don't think we'll ever forget the shocking moment that Victoria Baker-Harber called Cheska a "f**king fat turkey" during the festive finale of season two.

Cheska responded to Victoria by saying, "You are the nastiest, most vile person I've ever met."

Victoria Baker-Harber
Victoria Baker-Harber ©IMAGO / Matrix

How old is Cheska Hull?

Cheska is 39 years old and her birthday is 2 June 1985, making her a Gemini.

What is Cheska Hull's job?

When she moved out of the limelight, Cheska started up her own business Made by Cheska (a nod to Made in Chelsea?) where she paints, decoupages, recycles and collects.

She now works in PR - currently as the Head of Public Relations at Amelia's Attic and a Freelance Public Relations Consultant for RAW PR - and is a columnist for Devon Life Magazine. It's giving Ab Fab and Sex and the City.

Does Cheska Hull have Instagram?

Cheska does have Instagram, her account is @cheskahull.

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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅

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