Get To Know Louise Thompson, One Of The Made In Chelsea Originals We’re Still Following On Instagram

Her viral workout videos got her an entire book deal, but it didn't run as smoothly as she does...

Louise Thompson

by Jazmin Kopotsha |
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You’d have thought that after thirteen seasons and four spin-off series' we’d be pretty over Louise Thompson and the Made In Chelseacast by now, especially the original lot who have been causing havoc in West London and beyond for televised entertainment for more than six years now.

But alas, we’re still tuning into E4 to watch as the gang go out for drinks, attend outlandish dinner parties and break-up/make-up with one another. And if there’s anyone who did it particularly well (kind of. From season two onwards), it’s Louise Thompson.

None had highs and lows quite like Louise. No one confused and entertained us quite like Louise. And let’s be real, no one had relationships quite like Louise, did they?

With the next series looming and our unabashed fascination with the lives of the rich and television famous still as pertinent as ever, here is absolutely everything you could possibly need to know about _Made In Chelsea’_s Louise Thompson.

What’s Louise Thompson’s full name?

If we’re not mistaken, her birth certificate should read ‘Louise Anne De Courcy Thompson’. Not that we’ve seen it. But it’s what IMDb says…

What’s Louise Thompson’s age?

She’s 27 years of age. Birthday tweets to be sent on 26 March, please.

Why is Louise Thompson famous?

Because she was on Made In Chelsea, obvs. Louise joined the show in 2011 for the second series. Oh, the glory days.

Where can I follow Louise Thompson on Instagram?

Her username is @louise.thompson. Expect lots of street style type photos of her in nice looking clothes, with a few super coupley pictures of her and boyfriend Ryan.

Does Louise Thompson have Snapchat?

‘Course she does mate. You can find here at

louisethompson

What’s Louise Thompson height?

Yeah, she’s petite as she looks on screen. Google says 1.52 metres which is about 5ft. I met Louise once and her head reached somewhere between my shoulder and elbow. I’m about 5ft10 so we’ll say this all sounds about right.

Who Is Louise Thompson’s Boyfriend?

He goes by the name of Ryan Libbey and he’s super tall and super muscley. Ryan is a personal trainer and they met at a gym session way back in 2015 apparently. He’s also a model and now a cast member on Made In Chelsea too.

Is Louise Thompson Engaged?

She sure is, to her personal trainer now fiance Ryan Libbey. He got down on one knee on his birthday during a trip to Los Angeles back in August 2018. In true couples-who-gym-together style, it was during a hike. Yep, with Louise in his oversized t-shirt and cycling shorts, dust flying everywhere, Ryan said 'I’ve had the best birthday ever, but there’s one more birthday wish that I’d like. Will you marry me?"' to which Louise almost fainted, according to OK! magazine.

'I’m still shell-shocked. I’ve been crying solidly for three days. It’s the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to me in my entire life,' she told the publication, 'Ryan and I have known that we want to spend the rest of our lives together for quite a long time. I love him more and more every day, which sounds so clichéd, but it’s the truth.'

What is Louise Thompson's book about?

Live Well With Louise: Fitness & Food to Feel Strong & Happy is Louise Thompson's guide to fitness and healthy living. Featuring over 70 recipes and her favourite 30-minute work-outs, she shares her outlook on exercise and positivity.

The book originally caused controversy when it was first announced with the title 'Body Positive'. Given Louise's body perfectly fits into traditional beauty standards, many body positivity activists felt she was jumping onto a trend meant to celebrate diverse body-types, specifically built from the fat positivity movement, and - as a diet guide - promoting the opposite of what it actually stands for.

Yet, with a quick re-brand and new cover image, the book seems to have faired well despite the controversy, scoring 4.3/5 stars on Amazon UK.

Who Are Louise Thompson's Parents?

Louise’s mum is called Karen. She seems great and looks very much like Louise as a matter of fact. Here she is…

What’s the deal with Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey’s workouts?

They’re pretty much the embodiment of the phrase ‘couples who train together, stay together’. It can be a bit much for us mere mortals to watch every now and again but it seems to be working for them. Beyond the realms of Instagram, apparently, the plan is to star in their own fitness-focussed spin-off television series. Watch this space.

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Made In Chelsea: Jamie Laing and Louise Thompson

Remember when Jamie and Louise dated (much to Spencer Matthews' dismay) in 2012? Louise then left Jamie for Spencer, causing a very traumatic love triangle indeed. Poor Jamie.

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TOWIE: Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger

Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger's romance played out in the first couple of seasons of TOWIE, and it even involved a very short-lived engagement! However, after dating on and off for 10 years, the pair later ended their romance and Mark went on to marry actress Michelle Keegan.

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The Hills: Jason Wahler and Lauren Conrad

She chose him over Paris, but that didn't stop Lauren Conrad's romance with Jason Wahler coming to an abrupt end. Following their rocky romance, the pair split and Lauren later married William Tell.

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Love Island: Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas

Before she joined the cast of TOWIE to date Myles Barnett in 2018, Kady McDermott appeared on Love Island in 2016, where she found love with Ryan and Adam Thomas' brother Scott. Things didn't work out when they left the villa, with the pair announcing their split in 2017.

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Made In Chelsea: Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing

Binks is now a mum to baby India, but remember when she dated Jamie Laing?!? After years of friendship, the two found it difficult to transition to an actual relationship, so decided to call it a day.

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TOWIE: Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent

Before he started dating Gemma Collins, James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright were one of TOWIE's golden couples. After being on and off for years, the pair ended things for good in 2016. Meanwhile, Lydia gave birth a baby girl, Loretta Rose, in February 2020.

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Love Island: Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison

His on/off romance with fellow Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry came to an end for good (we think) earlier this year but Sam Gowland first hit our TV screens on Love Island 2017, where he left the villa with former TOWIE star Georgia Harrison.

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Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Jamie Laing

Jamie and Lucy were together for a bit and would even walk their dogs together. Not one for holding back, Lucy Watson has called the show 'incestuous' and she 'no longer wants to waste time with people like Jamie and Proudlock'. Ouch.

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Made In Chelsea: Ollie Locke and Chloe Green

Topshop Heiress Chloe Green joined the MIC lot in 2011 to date Ollie Locke. Ollie had previously dated Gabby who he broke up with to explore his feelings for men, only to then end up with another woman. It did not go down well...He's now loved-up with husband Gareth Locke.

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TOWIE: Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone

Before Lucy started dating former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, she actually introduced Mario Falcone to TOWIE viewers as her boyfriend. Despite Mario proposing to Lucy on a luxury yacht, things didn't go to plan and their romance ended for good in 2013.

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Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Proudlock

Ah yes, Lucy and Proudlock. They were the most swoon-worthy couple in SW3... oh, until Lucy found out that Proudlock was dating other women.

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Love Island: Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton

After meeting on the show in 2016, Rykard and Rachel lasted 18 months in the real world, a lot longer than most Love Island couples!

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Made In Chelsea: Rosie Fortescue and Hugo Taylor

When Hugo was dating Millie Mackintosh in the show, he hooked up with her best friend Rosie. Millie then raised her glass to a party full of guests and said 'cheers to friendship'. However, Hugo later reconnected with Millie and the pair MARRIED in July 2018. Almost two years later, Millie gave birth to their first child, a baby girl, in May 2020.

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TOWIE: Charlie Sims and Ferne McCann

These two were actually together for SIX YEARS! But after Charlie decided to quit TOWIE, he later publicly dumped Ferne on Twitter, with reports suggesting he made her choose between him and the show.

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The Hills: Justin Bobby and Audrina Patridge

Ever since Justin Bobby and Audrina split on The Hills, fans of the popular show have pleaded for them to rekindle their romance, even more so after Audrina announced she was divorcing her husband Corey Bohan.

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Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Lucy Watson

Spenny took Lucy to Paris in 2013 and we almost believed he had given up his womanising ways. We were wrong and he admitted to cheating on Lucy with several women. Spencer is now happily married with Vogue Williams and the pair have two adorable children together.

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TOWIE: Joey Essex and Sam Faiers

Another TOWIE couple which led to a failed engagement. Despite Sam and Joey dating from 2011, the pair didn't make it down to aisle, ending their relationship in 2014.

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Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Louise Thompson

Louise joined the show as Spencer's (very despairing) girlfriend. Spencer being Spencer, couldn't stay faithful and resulted in a fair few teary scenes between the pair.

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TOWIE: Gemma Collins and Charlie King

Perhaps one of the strangest couples ever to grace TOWIE, The GC dated Charlie King in series four, but Charlie later announced he was gay on live TV.

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Love Island: Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell

After breaking Camilla Thurlow's heart, a lot of Love Island fans forget that Jonny Mitchell later coupled up with Tyla Carr.Of course, the romance didn't last when they left the villa!

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Made In Chelsea: Alex Mytton and Binky Felstead

Binky and Alex were love's young dream (kind of) for two years until his constant cheating became unforgivable. It all worked out well though as she now has the cutest little baby girl with JP and is loved up with boyfriend Max Darnton.

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The Hills: Heidi Montag and Jordan Eubanks

Before she met, married and had a child with Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag actually dated a guy called Jordan Eubanks on the show. Their romance was played out during season one, before they split.

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TOWIE: Jess Wright and Ricky Rayment

Potentially one of the messiest break-ups in TOWIE history! After Jess and Ricky dated for two years, things seemed to be going well until Ricky was accused of texting other women. After the split, the pair ended up having a bitter Twitter war. Jess later found love with William Lee-Kemp and got engaged in March 2020.

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The Hills: Jayde Nicole and Brody Jenner

As well as his 'fake' relationships for the show with Lauren Conrad and Kristen Cavallari, Brody's romance with Jayde seemed pretty serious in 2008. Despite getting matching tattoos, the pair split in December 2009.

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TOWIE: Lauren Pope and Kirk Norcross

Series two of TOWIE saw the lovable Lauren Pope hooking up with Kirk Norcross. Despite the pair getting his and hers nose jobs', the pair split just weeks after.

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Love Island: Montana Brown and Alex Beattie

They were one of the hottest couples ever to grace our screens, but things didn't work out for Montana Brown and Alex Beattie when they left the villa in 2017. In fact, their romance lasted just six weeks.

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Geordie Shore: Vicky Pattison and Jay Gardner

Her time on the show may be best remembered for her turbulent relationship with Ricci Guarnaccio but Vicky Pattison's first Geordie Shore relationship was actually with Jay Gardner back in series one.They were attracted to each other as soon as they stepped in the house but decided they were better off as pals after a series of rows.

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Celebs Go Dating: Megan Barton-Hanson and Demi Sims

Love Island's Megan Barton-Hanson and TOWIE star Demi Sims hit it off when they both appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2019. Despite dating for a short time, the pair's romance was over before the series even ended.

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TOWIE: Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge

He was one of the show's OG cast members but Harry Derbidge took a break from the TOWIE scene in 2011 before reappearing three years later (in some VERY skimpy swimwear) as Bobby Norris' boyfriend. It all ended in tears though when Harry confessed to sleeping with his ex on holiday in Tenerife.

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Celebs Go Dating: Charlotte Dawson and Frankie Cocozza

They sign up to date us normal folk but those Celebs Go Dating lot just can't resist breaking the rules and getting it on with each other, can they? In 2017, Charlotte Dawson hooked up with X Factor bad boy Frankie Cocozza but it didn't last once the show ended and she's now loved-up with rugby player Matt Sarsfield.

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Geordie Shore: Holly Hagan and James Tindale

She might be loved up with footballer fiancé Jacob Blyth now but back in series three of Geordie Shore, Holly Hagan enjoyed a fling with co-star James Tindale. Unfortunately, she was left heartbroken when he returned to the house for series four with a girlfriend.

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