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Privacy NoticeMade in Chelsea star Cheska Hull is officially single after breaking off her engagement with beau Damian Crook. The 39 year old and her former fiancé have decided to call it quits just over a year since the romantic proposal, citing their lives moving in different directions as they ‘grew apart’. Confirming the news of their split, Cheska told OK! “Damian and I decided to part ways a couple of months ago and have become good friends. We had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories together however we grew apart over time. He’s a wonderful guy and I wish him all the best.”
Cheska Hull has split from her fiancé Damian Crook
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Cheska, whose real name is Francesca, became a staple face on E4’s Made in Chelsea when she debuted as an original cast member in 2011, but she waved goodbye to the SW3 postcode in 2014, opting for a quieter life in Salcombe, Devon. Now a PR maven, Cheska shared her joy on social media back in June 2023 when she announced that Damian got down on one knee for her 38th birthday, reports the Mirror. In a heartfelt post, she wrote: “Celebrating my engagement to @pacrook1 with my best friends @ollielockeworld @holbolbot @indoanniejones @fran_newmanyoung xxx @thestaffordlondon.” Flaunting her sparkling diamond ring, she exclaimed: “I said yes! Obvs! Love you @pacrook1 and can’t wait to be your wife! Xxx”. As soon as Cheska shared the news of their engagement, congratulatory messages flooded in. Best pal, Ollie Locke was right at the forefront, taking to his Instagram with a touching tribute next to Cheska and her eye-catching gem as she wrote: “My darling original chelsea @cheskahull has got engaged to lovely Damien, your adventure has just begun! Many years of friendship and happiness! Xxxxx.” Fans also rushed to congratulate the couple, as one wrote: “Congratulations! That’s such lovely news xxx.” Another added: “Huge congratulations Cheska! ! What an extra special birthday surprise! Stunning ring also! “. A third fan commented: “HUGE CONGRATULATIONS @cheskahull a BEAUTIFUL Ring x.” Meanwhile, another follower shared their joy and penned: “Amazing news congratulations” accompanied by heart emojis. Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free
Cheska is close friends with Ollie Lock and Binky Felstead from her Made in Chelsea days
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Cheska was an original cast member of the first series of Made in Chelsea
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Sign up to OK!’s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Cheska, who shares six year old son Charlie with her ex Tom Huggett, met Damian on the school run. In an interview with Closer magazine, she recalled their first meeting and said: “I remember I was waiting to pick up my son in the playground. I looked over and was like, ‘That’s the kind of guy I should be with.’ “I didn’t know if he was married or what the situation was, I just thought, ‘Oh, he looks lovely. I wish I was with someone like that.’ The rest is history.” During Cheska’s time on Made In Chelsea, she was known for her close friendships with Binky Felstead and Ollie Locke, as well as a memorable argument with Victoria Baker-Harber. After leaving the show, Cheska made a significant life change, relocating to Devon where she now runs a boutique with her mother. The former reality TV star previously opened up about life as a new mum to adorable Charlie, born in 2018, with her then-beau Tom Huggett. Turning her back on the fast-paced city life and her reality TV fame, Cheska admits she’s “much happier” after previously battling depression and anxiety due to the pressures of her former lifestyle.
Cheska Hull found the experience of being on MIC damaging to her health and has since left reality TV to start a new life in Devon
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In a heartfelt confession to Grazia in 2018, Cheska revealed that her friends and family were so concerned for her mental health during her time on the show that they begged her to step away, fearing for her safety. “I was so low, I felt I couldn’t film, but I’d signed a contract. There were days I couldn’t get out of bed. I would dread the thought of walking down the street,” she confided to the publication.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnCheska HullMade In Chelsea
