She was the posh PR girl who spent four years on screen guzzling champagne, swishing her huge mane of blonde hair and tottering about on 6in Louboutin heels as one of the original stars of Made in Chelsea.
Cheska Hull, who boarded at the prestigious St Mary’s School, Wantage, before studying fashion promotion at the University for the Creative Arts, was one of the first people to be approached for the show in 2011.
Despite having a long term boyfriend, she was cast as the ‘Bridget Jones’ character who consoled best pal Binky Felstead through various heartbreaks, along with their close friend Ollie Locke.
But in 2014, Cheska Hull quit the limelight in pursuit of a quieter life in her hometown Salcombe, admitting she ‘lost her life’ while grappling with TV fame and ended up so depressed she couldn’t get out of bed.
Now, 10 years on from her exit from the show Cheska has relocated again, this time to start a wholesome new life on the beach in Thailand with her seven-year-old son Charlie.
The move follows her split from her fiancé Damian Crook in 2024, a fellow single parents who she met on the school run, but that’s not to say that the move is an Eat, Pray, Love-style whim after heartbreak. Cheska, who was born in Bangkok, has a cirlce of friends and family in Thailand and considers it a ‘home from home’.
Ten years on from her exit from the show Cheska has relocated again, this time to start a wholesome new beach life in Thailand (Pictured) with her son Charlie
Cheska Hull found fame as a Made In Chelsea original cast member alongside close friends Ollie Locke and Binky Felstead
Likely Cheska’s most dramatic Made In Chelsea moment was when Victoria Baker-Harber laid into her in a foulmouthed tirade calling her a ‘fat turkey’ around the festive dinner table back in series four.
Victoria told Cheska to shut her ‘fat mouth’ in an outburst that left even her own friends open-mouthed.
At a classic MIC dinner party, Victoria started off with a pointed barb at Cheska’s winter style amid a bubbling feud between them.
Victoria later wielded a board of cheese and declared to the whole table: ‘It smells as bad as Lucy’s breath.’
Lucy Watson retorted: ‘Do you even know what cheese tastes like? I don’t ever see you eat ever, you’re an anorexic.’
Sophie then got involved, telling Lucy and Cheska ‘Victoria eats a lot – not as much as you do, though’ before the exchange then descended into a full-on row, much to the shock of the remaining members of the cast as insults and accusations flew across the table.
But in 2014, Cheska Hull quit fame in pursuit of a quieter life in her hometown Salcombe, admitting she struggled with how TV producers depicted her as unlucky in love (Seen with Binky in 2011)
Likely Cheska’s most dramatic Made In Chelsea moment was when Victoria Baker-Harber laid into her in a foulmouthed tirade calling her a ‘f***ing fat turkey’ (Seen with Lucy Watson)
‘Why are you being so mean? It’s Christmas!’ Cheska pleaded, which seemed to tip Victoria over the edge.
A tearful, visibly shocked Cheska responded, telling Victoria: ‘You are the nastiest, most vile person I’ve ever met.’
It was one of several tense moments in the show, and just three years after joining the inaugural cast, Cheska said goodbye to reality TV and moved down south for a quieter life.
It was in Devon that Cheska met local chef Tom Huggett. They fell in love, moved in together and decided to try for a baby.
But four months into the pregnancy she broke it off and Cheska went on to raise her son Charlie as a single mother.
Years later it seemed Cheska had found love again as she declared she felt like ‘the luckiest girl in the whole world’ after her ex-fiance Damian Crook popped the question in June last year following a ‘whirlwind’ 11-month romance.
Years later it seemed Cheska had found love again as she declared she felt like ‘the luckiest girl in the whole world’ after her ex-fiance Damian Crook popped the question
Cheska and father-of-three Damian combined their families and were living together in Devon.
She fell for ‘ruggedly handsome’ carpenter Damian after they met on the school run and the couple wasted no time before moving in together.
Cheska explained last year how she didn’t feel her relationship had been rushed due to their older age and getting engaged only made their family unit stronger.
At the time, she explained: ‘We moved in together 10 months down the line and now we’re engaged. It is our one-year anniversary on July 10. It has been a real fairytale for me. We are older and because we have children, when you know, you know.
‘I have gone from being a single mum, just myself and Charlie living alone in a cottage to meeting Damian, who has three children and integrating this family together and the engagement has made us feel like a proper team.
‘We are a proper unit, and it is just wonderful. His children are incredible and we’re all living together now, and the engagement has made it stronger for the kids as well.
Moving on from the split, Cheska announced back in June that she and her son Charlie (Pictured) would be relocating to Phuket, Thailand, where she grew up
Sharing highlights of her new life to her Instagram, Cheska appears to enjoy regular dinners on the beach, fun days out with her son and a more relaxed life
‘They are over the moon, the two teenage girls are going to be bridesmaids and that was said on day one and they’re super excited.’
But the couple parted ways in September – despite Cheska describing their engagement as a ‘fairytale’ and that her bad luck with men had finally changed.
She had been planning a beach wedding before the couple’s relationship ended, with friends close to Cheska saying the breakup was the result of their lives being on ‘different trajectories.’
A source revealed: ‘Cheska and Damian remain friends rather than partners.
‘Their lives were on different trajectories, but they still respect and care for each other. The children are and always will be their priority.’
Moving on from the split, Cheska announced back in June that she and her son Charlie would be relocating to Phuket, Thailand, where she grew up.
Sharing highlights of her new life to her Instagram, Cheska appears to enjoy regular dinners on the beach, fun days out with her son and a more relaxed life.
Giving an update one month after moving, Cheska shared a sweet video filled with highlights.
‘Life! I’m living it! It’s been a month since we moved to Thailand and we are settling in and loving our new life!’ she said.
‘Charlie has a new school and has made some lovely new friends! I have spent time with old friends and met new ones! I’m loving remote working and had a blast with my mum who had helped me settle in.’
While living in Thailand, Cheska is continuing her work as a PR for the company Raw Food and Drink.
‘Life! I’m living it! It’s been a month since we moved to Thailand and we are settling in and loving our new life!’ she said
Ingraining herself in her new area, Cheska revealed she went to a networking lunch with a huge group of women
Along with enjoying beach days with her son Charlie, Cheska has been seen DJing at some of Phuket’s clubs
And she’s been collaborating with local businesses already, including modelling T.A.I Studio’s handwoven bags
Revealing the digital nomad set-up she has in Phuket, Cheska said: ‘When I decided to relocate with my son to Phuket and keep working with @rawfoodanddrink PR I knew I needed a wonderful base where I could work.
‘I love @solis_phuket as it’s the perfect place to get my head down and be by the ocean.’
She described how she gets a shuttle bus to a five-star hotel and then walks through the grounds to get to the beach club where she sets up to work for the day.
‘My friends own this fabulous place and I wanted to show you how I get there every day! Not your average commute,’ she said.
And ingraining herself in her new area, Cheska revealed she went to a networking lunch with a huge group of women.
Sharing snaps from the day last month, she said: ‘Yesterday I went to my first DHW luncheon @catchbeachclub with my gorgeous friends and networked with more Phuket ladies!
‘We had lobster salad, steak, coconut crème brûlée and plenty of rose! I’m wearing @sophia.alexia – one of my fave resort wear brands! What a treat for a Tuesday.’
And she’s been collaborating with local businesses already, including modelling T.A.I Studio’s handwoven bags.
