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.
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.
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.
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.
In 2017, he starred in a Made in Chelsea spin-off entitled Mark-Francis' Big Night Out. In 2023, Vandelli joined series 12 of Celebs Go Dating on E4.
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.‘Ladies Of London: The New Reign’ Cast Photos, Premiere Date & Trailer Set At Bravo
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 jewellery.
Vandelli founded luxury fine jewellery brand Roubier in 2024. His pieces focus on classical European designs and rare gemstones.
Personal life Vandelli resides in Knightsbridge, London in a townhouse formerly inhabited by Oscar Wilde. He is openly gay.https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/tv-and-film/made-in-chelsea-mark-francis-vandelli-opens-up-parents-and-relationships/
Vandelli is the godfather to the son of Lady Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath.
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 HimselfGuest 2021 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Himself Guest (1 episode; 18 April) 2023 Celebs Go Dating Himself Series 12 2026 Ladies of London Himself Main cast (season 4)
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