Ollie Locke’s troubles continue to spiral as the Made In Chelsea star faces eviction from his £4 million Chelsea home, a £25,000 unpaid rent dispute, and looming bankruptcy. But in an unexpected twist, Ollie and his partner, Gareth Locke, have been reportedly plotting a return to the elite London social scene – with an ambitious new nightclub venture in Fulham.
The twist? Ollie has been name-dropping Marc Burton, a well-known figure in London’s nightlife industry, as his business partner. But when I reached out to Marc for confirmation, he flatly denied any involvement, saying, “We are not involved in this venture.”
Despite this embarrassing unraveling, Ollie has continued to insist that Marc is involved, with sources close to him claiming that he hasn’t spoken to Marc in months. Marc, known for his iconic clubs like Mayfair’s Mahiki and The Rex Rooms, is a far cry from Ollie’s financial troubles, which have left him deep in debt.
It’s an audacious move for someone who hasn’t even managed to pay his landlord for several months. After being evicted from their luxury rental in February, Ollie and Gareth were expected to clear a £25,000 debt but failed to do so. Rumors swirl that Ollie’s mother, Sarah, might step in to help, as she owns several properties.
Despite mounting debts, the couple has been living lavishly, dining at expensive spots and enjoying holidays, all while failing to pay their rent. Even worse, the couple allegedly pocketed rent from a tenant who was paying directly to them, only for the money to never make it to the landlord.
Further complicating matters, Ollie’s business, The Chelsea Pub Co, was dissolved last month, raising more red flags for anyone hoping to work with him.
What does this all mean for Ollie’s nightclub dreams? With mounting debt, an unrevealed business partner, and a tarnished reputation, it’s hard to see how he will be able to pull off his ambitious plans. Only time will tell if Ollie can turn his fortunes around—or if he’ll remain stuck on the wrong side of the bar.
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