Who is Mimi Bouchard? Made In Chelsea star dating Ben Darby and Canadian tennis star Eugenie’s cousin
WHILE her more famous cousin is an ace tennis player and global superstar, Mimi Bouchard has served up her own drama on Made in Chelsea.
Here's all you need to know about the blogger and TV star who returns with a new beau for series 15...
Who is Mimi Bouchard?
Stunning Mimi was born in Toronto, Canada, on July 16, 1996.
The 21-year-old moved to London a year ago, settling in Fulham before moving to Chelsea Harbour. Speaking to , she explained: "It's very me, I love this neighbourhood."
You can find the blogger posting on her online lifestyle magazine Mimibee, which she describes as "all things fashion, love, sex, health, fitness, with a touch of personal growth".
Her blog took her to fancy celeb events, where Mimi met MIC stars Fredrik Ferrier, Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Jess Woodley - who has now left the show.
Mimi is the cousin of tennis ace Eugenie Bouchard, 24, who is ranked no 114 in the world - and was the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2014.
But the reality TV star doesn't play. She told Radio Times: "Nope, absolutely not. I'm not very sporty."
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When did Mimi Bouchard join Made in Chelsea and who is she friends with?
Mimi is no longer a MIC newbie - she joined the 13th series of the show in 2017 and is back again for the 15th season.
Initially Mimi struck up a close bond with Toff, as well as a controversial flirty friendship with Fred.
She was also on the receiving end of Tiffany Watson's anger when she bedded Tiff's then "boyfriend" Sam Thompson while the couple were "on a break" over the summer.
Socialite Mimi also hangs out with a few people you may remember from past series of the show.
Among her famous friends are Kimberley Garner, from series 3 in 2012, Olivia Newman-Young, Fran's sister from series 5-6 in 2013, and Sophie Hermann, who has just rejoined the cast for series 15.
She's also mates with TV and radio presenter Olivia Cox - who you may know from Sky News, Channel 5 News and Channel 4 racing.
As for her dating life, Mimi's new boyfriend Ben Darby is appearing with her in series 15.
When is Made in Chelsea Series 15 on E4?
Series 15 of Made in Chelsea kicked off on March 12 at 9pm on E4.
The show airs at the same time every Monday.
Fans can catch up on any episode they miss online at All 4.
Joining Ben in series 15 is another new face, Melissa Tattam, who is Harry Baron's girlfriend.