Made In Chelsea FIRST LOOK: Miles Nazaire and Maeva D’Ascanio come face-to-face

Having taken last series off from Made In Chelsea, Miles Nazaire is back on the show as the cast relocate to the countryside to film in a COVID-safe bubble.

Potentially awkwardly, this involves him living in the same country pile as ex-girlfriend Maeva D’Ascanio and ex-friend James Taylor, who are a couple.

In a scene shared exclusively by MailOnline ahead of Monday’s premiere episode of the new series, Miles and Maeva come face-to-face for the first time in months.

Having taken last series off from Made In Chelsea, Miles Nazaire is back on the show as the cast relocate to the countryside to film in a COVID-safe bubble

Interrupting an impromptu French lesson between Maeva and Paris Smith, Miles joins the girls to break the ice.

The exes get chatting in French, promoting an awkward Paris to leave them to it.

‘It’s nice to see you!’ Miles says, with Maeva agreeing. ‘Last time we saw each other was really nice. And we left it really well…’

Meava adds: ‘We left each other in a respectful way, but then the fact we didn’t see each other after that, in my head I was like, are we on good terms, are we on bad terms, are we on no terms?’

Potentially awkwardly, this involves him living in the same country pile as ex-girlfriend Maeva D'Ascanio and ex-friend James Taylor, who are a couple

Potentially awkwardly, this involves him living in the same country pile as ex-girlfriend Maeva D’Ascanio and ex-friend James Taylor, who are a couple

Miles agrees that he didn’t know the appropriate way to act around his ex.

‘I wasn’t sure how to act. But as soon as I saw your face – your little smile – I was like, me and Meava are fine!’

Miles asserts that he wants to be respectful to James.

‘It’s not easy for him,’ Maeva says. ‘He trusts me, but he doesn’t want me to make him feel uncomfortable!’

Nearly 10 years years after it first hit screens in May 2011, the series will see stalwart Ollie Locke toasting four months of marriage with his new husband Gareth.

Escape to the country: Made In Chelsea returns to screens tonight with the launch of its 21st series

Escape to the country: Made In Chelsea returns to screens tonight with the launch of its 21st series

Say Auf Wiedersehen! Taking well to country life is Sophie Hermann who is back for season 21

Say Auf Wiedersehen! Taking well to country life is Sophie Hermann who is back for season 21

The 20th season concluded in December with the pair getting wed at the Natural History Museum, having delayed their nuptials repeatedly due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Joining the Locke-Lockes, Miles, Paris, James and Maeva are Sophie Hermann, Sam Thompson, Reza Amiri-Garroussi, Ruby Adler, and Tiff Watson.

The rest of the cast features Liv Bentley and Tristan Phipps, who sparked up a new romance at the end of the last series.

Newlyweds: Nearly 10 years years after it first hit screens in May 2011, stalwart Ollie Locke toasts four months of marriage with his new husband Gareth

Newlyweds: Nearly 10 years years after it first hit screens in May 2011, stalwart Ollie Locke toasts four months of marriage with his new husband Gareth

Lap of luxury: Tiff Watson is already making herself at home at the new Cotswolds location in the countryside

Lap of luxury: Tiff Watson is already making herself at home at the new Cotswolds location in the countryside

Triceps Trio! Fred Ferrier returns, as does former star Julius Cowdrey, who has taken a break from Made In Chelsea for a few years

Triceps Trio! Fred Ferrier returns, as does former star Julius Cowdrey, who has taken a break from Made In Chelsea for a few years

Fred Ferrier returns, as does former star Julius Cowdrey, who has taken a break from Made In Chelsea for a few years.

Emily Blackwell, Harvey Armstrong and Sophie Habboo will also be making an appearance as the series goes on, with one or two new faces set to show up as well.

The series is set to follow Ollie and Gareth’s plans to use a surrogate to have a baby, among the usual wash of romance, drama, and emotional bust-ups.

Made In Chelsea begins on March 29 on E4 at 9PM.

Welcome wagon: Sam Thompson is seen on hand to welcome Reza Amiri-Garroussi and girlfriend Ruby Adler as they arrive for their stay

Welcome wagon: Sam Thompson is seen on hand to welcome Reza Amiri-Garroussi and girlfriend Ruby Adler as they arrive for their stay

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