Mark-Francis Vandelli

Mark-Francis Vandelli
Born (1989-10-14) 14 October 1989
Chelsea, London
Alma materUniversity College London
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2011–present
TelevisionMade in Chelsea
The Jump
Celebs Go Dating
Ladies of London: The New Reign

Mark-Francis Vandelli (born 14 October 1989) is an English television personality. He is best known for his role on the E4 series Made in Chelsea.[1]

Early life and education

Mark-Francis was born on 14 October 1989 in London, England. He is the only child of Russian princess and model Diane Boulting-Casserley Vandelli, and Italian businessman, Marzio Vandelli. His parents split when he was a baby. He is of Italian, English and Russian descent. He grew up trilingual, speaking English, Italian and French from an early age.[2][3]

Vandelli was raised on the historic Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London. He was educated at Hill House School and St Paul's School, and studied Art History at University College London.[4][5]

Career

Television Career

In April 2011, Vandelli joined reality television programme Made in Chelsea as one of the original cast members. In January 2016, Vandelli joined the third series of The Jump. He withdrew from the show on 9 February due to injury.[6][7]

In 2017, he starred in a Made in Chelsea spin-off entitled Mark-Francis' Big Night Out.[8] In 2023, Vandelli joined series 12 of Celebs Go Dating on E4.[9]

In 2026, Vandelli joined the cast of the reality television series Ladies of London: The New Reign, which premiered on Bravo on March 5, 2026.[10]

Design Career

Vandelli works as an official ambassador and tastemaker for Christie's auction house. Vandelli hosts a digital series for the auction house, "Decorative Delights with Mark-Francis Vandelli," where he showcases premium ceramics, silverware, furniture, and historical jewelry.[3]

Vandelli founded luxury fine jewelry brand Roubier in 2024. His pieces focus on classical European designs and rare gemstones.[11]

Personal life

Vandelli resides in Knightsbridge, London in a townhouse formerly inhabited by Oscar Wilde. He is openly gay.[12][13]

Vandelli is the godfather to the son of Lady Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath.[14]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2011–2022 Made in Chelsea Himself Series regular (series 1–23, 199 episodes)
2012 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Himself Guest (1 episode; 4 May)
2013 Celebrity Juice Himself Guest (1 episode; 17 November)
2015–2016 Virtually Famous Himself Guest (2 episodes; 13 April 2015, 22 March 2016)
2016 The Jump Contestant Series 3, 2 episodes
2017 Mark-Francis' Big Night Out Presenter Spin-off series
2019 Celebs On The Ranch Himself Main Cast
2020 Come Dine with Me Himself Guest
2021 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Himself Guest (1 episode; 18 April[15])
2023 Celebs Go Dating Himself Series 12
2026 Ladies of London Himself Main cast (season 4)

References

  1. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008". Family Search. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Made In Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli Opens Up About His Complicated Upbringing And Past Relationships". Grazia. 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  3. 1 2 Betts, Hannah (2014-03-27). "Top of the fops: meet Made in Chelsea's anomaly Mark-Francis Vandelli". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  4. ↑ "The bluffer's guide to antique shopping — With Mark-Francis". The Telegraph. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Brzezinski, Victoria (2023-10-26). "How to shop for antiques with Made in Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  6. ↑ "Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli leaves The Jump". BBC News. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  7. ↑ "The Jump lineup confirmed as 12 famous faces prepare to hit the slopes". Channel 4 (Press release). 16 January 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  8. ↑ "Mark-Francis: I would have bet on the royal wedding if I had known". December 2017.
  9. ↑ "Celebs Go Dating: Is The 2023 Line-Up The Best Yet?". Grazia. 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  10. ↑ ‘Ladies Of London: The New Reign’ Cast Photos, Premiere Date & Trailer Set At Bravo
  11. ↑ "Meet Ladies of London's Mark-Francis Vandelli, the Son of a Real-Life Princess (EXCLUSIVE)". Bravo. 2026-03-03. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  12. ↑ https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/tv-and-film/made-in-chelsea-mark-francis-vandelli-opens-up-parents-and-relationships/
  13. ↑ Brzezinski, Victoria (2024-02-12). "How to shop for antiques with Made in Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  14. ↑ "Mark-Francis Vandelli". Bravo. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  15. ↑ Iain, Fern and Mark-Francis, Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, Ben Shephard, Fern Britton, Iain Stirling, 2021-04-18, retrieved 2024-08-23{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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