Reality TV star Ollie Locke and his husband Gareth were evicted from their Chelsea home after falling £45,000 behind on rent, prompting a move to the English south coast. The couple, parents of infant twins Apollo and Cosima, say the shift marks a fresh start and a chance to launch a countryside business.

£45,000 Rent Arrears Triggered Eviction from £4 Million Chelsea Townhouse

According to the soource, the pair missed three months of rent on their King’s Road residence, allowwing the debt to swell from £25,000 to £45,000 once penalties and legal costs were added. a third tenant on the lease, who had been paying rent directly to Ollie and Gareth, was also implicated, deepening the shortfall.

£500,000 IVF and Surrogacy Costs Compounded Financial Strain

The report notes that Ollie disclosed roughly £500,000 was spent on IVF and surrogacy after six miscarriages and pandemic‑related delays, a sum that helped fund the twins’ birth in July 2023 but added ongoing expenses such as a full‑time nanny.

From Chelsea to Barnes to the South Coast: A Three‑Stage Relocation

After the eviction,the family briefly rented a high‑end property in Barnes, a leafy southwest London district, before announcing on Instagram that they were moving to the countryside to fulfill a childhood dream. in a video posted to his 545,000‑follower Instagram acount, Ollie described the move as a “new adventure,” showing chickens, rural scenery, and hints of a forthcoming business venture.

Who Will Fund the Remaining £45,000 Debt?

The source says Ollie and Gareth remain committed to repaying the owed amount, but it is unclear whether the sale of their Chelsea home, insurance, or future earnings from the planned rural business will cover the balance.

What Rural Business Are the Lockes Planning?

Ollie hinted at a “countryside‑themed” enterprise but gave no specifics; the only concrete detail is his intention to document the transition for his followers. As of now, the venture’s scope, funding, and timeline remain unverified.