Made In Chelsea Stars Evicted From £4M London Home Over Unpaid Rent
Reality television personalities Ollie and Gareth Locke were formally evicted from their £4 million London residence on Tuesday, following their failure to settle a substantial £25,000 debt covering three months of unpaid rent and associated fines. The couple, who are parents to two-year-old twins, were seen packing their belongings and vacating the property in Chelsea after missing a final deadline of January 3 to resolve the outstanding payments.
Financial Struggles and Luxury Lifestyle
Insiders have revealed that the couple has been struggling to meet their monthly rental obligations for nearly a year, despite continuing to enjoy a conspicuously luxurious lifestyle. "They live in a very affluent area of London, just a stone's throw from the King's Road, yet have been enjoying the high life, going on Caribbean holidays and dining at places like Scott's, where prices can be extortionate," a source told the Daily Mail. Notably, the pair embarked on a complimentary Caribbean cruise to Barbados with TOWIE star Lydia Bright on the very day they were informed their eviction was imminent.
Complicated Tenant Situation
The situation is further complicated by the presence of a tenant in the property, who had been paying her rent directly to Ollie and Gareth. It is alleged that these funds were not passed on to the landlord but were instead used to finance the couple's lifestyle. Consequently, this tenant, despite fulfilling her own rental commitments, now faces potential financial repercussions and uncertainty. A source close to the couple described the matter as "a simple case of friends falling out", noting the tenant is even godmother to their children, but acknowledged efforts are being made to repay the owed money.
The Eviction Process
The eviction was carried out with the assistance of the Davis And Mac removal firm, a company recently used by celebrity Emily Atack. It remains unclear whether the Lockes paid for this service. During the move, Gareth appeared visibly strained, while Ollie documented the process on his phone, presenting a brave face. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom townhouse, which features a cinema room and garden, has been their rented home since 2023 and served as a filming location for their YouTube series, Our Daddy Diaries.
Broader Implications and Career Context
The couple now faces the serious risk of bankruptcy alongside their eviction. Their public profile includes regular red-carpet appearances, a podcast titled NewlyDads, and their historic 2020 wedding at London's Natural History Museum, which was featured on Made In Chelsea. Ollie Locke, a long-standing cast member since the show's 2011 inception, has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. Representatives for Ollie have been contacted for comment regarding the eviction and financial difficulties.
