Reality television personality Mimi Bouchard has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, property developer Ben Darby. The Made in Chelsea star, 29, shared the news via Instagram, posting a photo of herself cradling her baby bump while wearing a crochet dress. She revealed that the couple is expecting a baby boy, captioning the image with "Growing our baby boy" and a blue heart emoji.
Mimi met Ben on the set of Made in Chelsea in 2018. The couple announced their engagement in January 2023, following a proposal during a holiday in the Swiss Alps, and later married in September 2025. The announcement of her pregnancy was met with congratulations from fellow reality television personalities, including Love Island's Samira Mighty. Mimi, who is Canadian, first appeared on Made in Chelsea in 2017 during its 13th series. During her time on the show, she was known for her friendships with Georgia "Toff" Tofolo and Jess Woodley, and a brief entanglement involving Fredrik Ferrier and Liv Bentley. She also generated discussion when she was involved in a conflict with Tiffany Watson, stemming from an incident where Bouchard slept with Sam Thompson while he was on a break from Watson.
In a 2024 interview on the Passion Struck Podcast with John R. Miles, Bouchard spoke about her experience on the show, stating that producers sometimes manipulated younger cast members. She described her early days on the program, saying she was paid approximately 50 pounds for a 12-hour filming day and that she had to take on other jobs, such as babysitting, to manage her rent while living in London. She also mentioned that a visa was a factor in her compliance with show demands.
Bouchard is also recognized as the cousin of professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard. While Eugenie achieved a ranking of No. 114 globally and was a runner-up at Wimbledon in 2014, Mimi has stated she is not athletic herself. Beyond her television career, Mimi Bouchard is active as a wellness influencer. She has authored a book titled "Activate Your Future Self" and founded the Activations app.