Made in Chelsea chaos as Tristan Phipps' ex makes shock return in tearful scenes

The Made in Chelsea cast returned for another season tonight as the cast headed off to Thailand for another 'family trip,' but of course, nothing ever goes smoothly. The biggest shock came for Tristan Phipps, as his ex made a surprise appearance.

This series introduces viewers to seven new cast members, including Love Island star Chuggs Wallace and newbie Olly Claxton-Newman. Olly is Freddie's friend, but next week, it looks like the duo may end their friendship after Olly shares a kiss with Freddie's ex, Beks.

Tonight, viewers saw the return of Tristan Phipps' former flame Molly, whom he met in Australia. Molly was also in Thailand for work, and after finding out the crew were there through Jazz's Instagram story, she decided to meet. However, things took a turn at the dinner table when she asked Tristan for a closure chat in front of his current girlfriend, Jules.

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"I feel like you haven't acknowledged anything that happened between us," Molly said around the dinner table. "The way that we ended just fizzled out, and I feel like you treated me pretty poorly if I'm honest," which Tristan said was "fair enough," although he'd hear her out at a later date.

Molly was then seen breaking down in tears as she said: "I'm finding it really difficult being in your zone with all your people. I'm trying my best to be cordial with you guys and you're not even giving me space to talk it out. I've been here for two days and you haven't even looked in my direction." Tristan then went on to apologise as Molly said "you really f*****g hurt me."

Molly then went on to tell Julia about how 'deep' her connection with Tristan was, revealing that the two had said they loved each other.

Tristan said he was in a very different headspace at that time and "I didn't love you that way. I thought I felt it, and then when you left I knew it wasn't. The truth can hurt and I'm sorry that it came out this way."

However, Temps wasn't having any of it as he said the two were "electric together" in Australia.

This resulted in Tristan and Julia leaving the table. In a snippet for next week, Molly and Tristan can be seen having their closure chat, in which Tristan apologises. But how will things go down with Julia?

Fans were first introduced to Molly on the Made in Chelsea spin-off, Made in Bondi, but after their romance fizzled out, Molly decided not to stay in London, although in tonight's episode she said she was moving back...

Elsewhere, former Love Island star Chuggs also stirred up some drama during the first episode, as he told Becks her ex Freddie had started dating a new girl, Rhianna Collins. Rhianna has not yet made an appearance, but it's confirmed she will be joining later in the series.

Things weren't rosy across the pond in London either, as the cracks began to show in Jack and Livvy's relationship. The pair were left in tears when it was revealed that Maeva and James thought they should break up.

However, it looks like Livvy may have moved on before they'd even broken up, as she seemed to have struck up a connection with newcomer Kit, the chef at Paris' birthday party.

Once again, it looks like things will be kicking off next week as Jack is left in tears, as Livvy is seen out on a 'date' with the newcomer.

There's more newcomers to come in the following episodes, with Jules' housemate Maddison Tarrant-Willis entering the mix. In her opening line, she says: “I get bored of jobs really easily… just like boys.”

Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star Lisa Vanderpump will be making an appearance with her nephew, Sam Vanderpump.

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