Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has shared a deeply personal New Year's resolution, vowing to always trust her intuition and leave behind relationships that compromise her peace. The 36-year-old's reflective Instagram post comes just weeks after it was revealed she had ended her professional and personal relationship with her long-term manager.
A Telling New Year's Reflection
On Tuesday evening, Millie took to Instagram to list the things she is 'leaving behind' in 2025. Moving beyond typical pledges, her list was introspective, declaring that her 2026 is about calm, clarity and self-trust. Alongside a photo of a winter walk, she penned a particularly telling resolution: leaving behind 'relationships that cost me'.
This statement gained significant context following a Daily Mail report in November which revealed Millie had dumped her manager, Donna Rooney. Donna was not just a business associate but also a close friend and the godmother to Millie's two children. The decision reportedly stunned mutual friends who believed their bond was unbreakable.
Professional Ambitions and Personal Boundaries
Insiders suggest the reality TV star was keen to sever ties with her Made In Chelsea roots, feeling the association was hindering her career and blocking more 'credible' opportunities. In her New Year's post, other items on her list echoed this theme of self-assertion and growth.
She shared a photo in a white lace dress captioned 'Not trusting my intuition', and a bikini shot on a boat with the words 'Guilt for choosing myself'. A throwback holiday image holding her daughter's hand was paired with 'Letting fear hold me back'. Further resolutions included leaving behind 'over-explaining my boundaries' and 'staying loyal to versions of me I've outgrown'.
The Fallout and Future Moves
The split has left Donna Rooney 'deeply upset', with sources indicating Millie has unfollowed her on Instagram. Friends claim 'there is no way back' after what was described as a betrayal. Millie has now signed with top talent agency YMU, home to stars like Ant and Dec and Claudia Winkleman, who officially welcomed her this month.
A source explained Millie's motivation: 'Millie has become increasingly disenchanted with still being known as an 'ex Made In Chelsea star.'... She hasn't appeared on it for over a decade and to her, it feels like another life.' They added that while Donna was like family, 'business is business for Millie' and she believed the change would advance her career towards television and brand opportunities.
The move marks a decisive step in Millie Mackintosh's journey to redefine her career and personal life on her own terms, prioritising self-trust and peace above all else as she enters the new year.
