E4 has commissioned a two-part Made in Chelsea spinoff tentatively titled Beyond Chelsea, starring Binky Felstead, Rosie Fortescue, and Lucy Watson.
Felstead, Fortescue and Watson are some of the most-remembered personalities from the BAFTA-winning series. The series will follow the trio, now in their thirties, as the navigate through new challenges and life’s biggest milestones.
“A lot has changed since I first joined Made in Chelsea 14 years ago as one of the original cast members,” Falstead said in a statement. “I’ve moved out of Chelsea, married my wonderful husband, and welcomed three beautiful children. I’m incredibly proud of Beyond Chelsea – a project I’ve been passionate about doing for a long time.”
She continued, “After conversations with the girls and my MIC family at Monkey and Channel 4, everyone gave it a resounding yes! The series reflects where I am in life now, whilst still giving a nod to the original show. It’s so exciting to see it all finally come together.”
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Falstead was one of the original cast members of the reality series since its premiere in 2011, leaving in 2018. She made a comeback in 2020, but her time was cut short as production was shut down due to Covid.
Fortescue was also part of the MIC cast from the beginning and left the show in 2017.
“I never thought I’d be back on camera, but I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to film with my best friend, set some records straight and open up my life a little more than I did in the past,” Fortescue said.
Watson joined the series in Season 4 (2012) and left following Season 11 in 2016.
“After leaving Made in Chelsea, I never imagined returning to reality TV. However, after 8 years it turns out I actually quite miss it! I’m excited to be a part of a new show, albeit nervous to share so much about my life once again,” Watson said.
Beyond Chelsea is set to be produced by Monkey, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
E4 will air the series in the UK and it will be available to stream on Channel 4 later this year.
“This is an absolute TREAT to commission for all the Made in Chelsea OG fans out there,” Senior Commissioning Editor, Clemency Green said. “These women should be celebrated for building such incredible careers since leaving the show – but it’s safe to say that, like all of us, they have had their ups and downs and life is never dull. We can’t wait to take fans on a journey with Binky, Rosie and Lucy, and offer an exclusive look behind the scenes at life beyond Made in Chelsea.”
Managing Director, Monkey, Helen Kruger-Bratt commented: “Fans first fell in love with Binky, Rosie and Lucy as part of the iconic cast of Made in Chelsea, and their return to screens is sure to thrill longtime viewers. As we open the door to the next chapter of their lives, we’re all excited to reconnect with these beloved friends and see what new adventures await.”
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