Mark-Francis Vandelli

Mark-Francis Vandelli is an English television personality who is best known for his long-standing role on the E4 reality television series Made in Chelsea. Born on 14 October 1989 in London, England, he has built a public profile across television broadcasting, art history curation, and luxury brand design.

Vandelli is the only child of Diane Boulting-Casserley Vandelli, a Russian princess and model, and Marzio Vandelli, an Italian businessman. His parents separated when he was a baby. He is of Italian, English, and Russian descent, and he grew up trilingual, speaking English, Italian, and French from an early age. During his childhood, he was raised on the historic Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London.

He received his early education at Hill House School and St Paul's School in London. Following his primary and secondary schooling, Vandelli attended University College London, where he pursued studies in Art History.

Vandelli entered television in April 2011 as one of the original cast members of the E4 series Made in Chelsea. His prominence on the show led to additional television ventures, including starring in a 2017 Made in Chelsea spin-off program titled Mark-Francis' Big Night Out.

Over the course of his television career, Vandelli has appeared on several other reality programs. In January 2016, he participated in the third series of the winter sports reality show The Jump, though he was forced to withdraw from the competition on 9 February due to an injury. In 2023, he joined the cast for series 12 of E4's Celebs Go Dating. Later, in 2026, he joined the reality television series Ladies of London: The New Reign, which premiered on the Bravo network on March 5, 2026.

In addition to his work in television, Vandelli serves as an official ambassador and tastemaker for the auction house Christie's. For the auction house, he hosts a digital series titled Decorative Delights with Mark-Francis Vandelli, where he highlights items including premium ceramics, silverware, furniture, and historical jewelry.

In 2024, Vandelli established Roubier, a luxury fine jewelry brand. His creations for the Roubier line concentrate on classical European designs and incorporate rare gemstones.

Vandelli resides in Knightsbridge, London, living in a townhouse that was previously inhabited by author Oscar Wilde. He is openly gay and serves as the godfather to the son of Lady Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath.