Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor have quietly gone their separate ways after seven years of marriage, the Daily Mail can reveal.
The former Made In Chelsea stars, once one of the show’s most enduring couples, are navigating a separation that friends say has followed a challenging start to 2026.
Despite the split, those close to the pair insist there is no bitterness.
Their focus, above all else, remains on their two young daughters, Sienna, five, and Aurelia, four, and on preserving a warm, supportive family environment as they move forward separately.
From Teenagers to Television Sweethearts
Millie, now 36, and Hugo, 39, have a history that stretches back decades.
They first met as teenagers and later reconnected on E4’s Made In Chelsea, where their on-again, off-again romance played out in front of millions.
After years of knowing each other — and a few detours along the way — they married in June 2018.
For many fans, their long shared history made them feel like one of reality TV’s more solid success stories.
The Decision to Part Ways
According to a source close to the couple, the decision to separate came after weeks of serious and emotional conversations.
“Millie and Hugo are currently going through a separation and have sadly decided to split,” the source said.
“They’ve known each other for many years and, after a lot of reflection, felt it was better for both of them to part ways.”
The source added that this outcome was never what either of them hoped for, describing the situation as “heartbreaking” but necessary.
The pair are now considering what living apart will look like and how they’ll structure co-parenting in a way that puts their daughters first.
A Difficult Start to the Year
Friends say the past few weeks have been especially tough for both Millie and Hugo, and that they’re keen to keep the details private while they adjust.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult start to the year,” one insider explained.
“They’re doing their best to manage it quietly and protect their family.”
That desire for privacy has meant no public statements so far, with both choosing to process the change away from the spotlight.
Separate Paths, Same Priority
Last week, Millie travelled to India to attend a wellness retreat focused on healing the nervous system, while Hugo took a skiing holiday.
During her trip, Millie was photographed without her wedding ring, fuelling speculation that something had changed.
She also shared several reflective Instagram posts that hinted at a new chapter.
One quote read: “You don’t always have to know what comes next in your journey.
Sometimes you just need to be where you are and know that it’s okay to be there.”
In another story, she posted a more defiant message: “And then the moon said to me, dear girl, it’s time to own your f***ing power.”
A Complicated Romantic History
Millie’s love life has often unfolded in public.
In 2013, she married rapper Professor Green, but the relationship ended in divorce three years later.
That same year, she rekindled her romance with Hugo, and the pair eventually tied the knot in 2018.
They welcomed their first daughter, Sienna, in 2020, followed by Aurelia in 2021, embracing family life away from the chaos of their reality TV beginnings.
Speaking Openly About Addiction and Anxiety
In recent years, Millie has been notably open with her followers about deeply personal struggles.
She has spoken candidly about her past relationship with alcohol, her decision to become teetotal, and her battle with severe anxiety.
Her book Bad Drunk, released last year, detailed how she began binge drinking while at boarding school and later used alcohol to cope with bullying, insecurity, and fame.
She has also shared how trolling during her Made In Chelsea years intensified her anxiety and led to panic attacks.
Strains Within the Marriage
During a recent appearance on Roxie Nafousi’s podcast Rise With Roxie, Millie addressed how those struggles affected her marriage to Hugo.
She admitted that at one point she replaced alcohol with prescription medication, mixing Xanax or Valium with drinking to cope with hangovers.
“I hid it from him,” she said. “He didn’t really know what was going on with the Xanax use.
The drinking caused a lot of fallouts, and towards the end I knew that if I didn’t stop, it was really damaging the relationship. It was just drama.”
Her honesty shed light on the pressures the couple faced behind closed doors, even during their happiest-looking moments online.
Public Declarations of Love, Not Long Ago
As recently as Valentine’s Day 2024, Millie shared affectionate photos of the couple, writing that she’d known Hugo for more than half her life and calling him her soulmate.
Hugo, too, had previously spoken openly about his devotion, once admitting he’d been “obsessed” with Millie from the moment they met.
For their first wedding anniversary, he wrote her a heartfelt letter promising never to take her for granted — a message Millie later shared with her followers.
Where Things Stand Now
For now, Millie and Hugo are focusing on navigating this transition with care and respect.
Their representatives have been contacted for comment.
What comes next remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: both are determined to put their children first as they begin life on separate paths.
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