Binky Felstead Under Fire for Asking for Freebies Amid Luxurious Lifestyle 💸✨
Binky Felstead, star of Made In Chelsea, is under scrutiny after revealing the extent to which she relies on freebies to fund her lavish lifestyle. Posing with champagne in hand at the five-star Banyan Leaf hotel in Dubai, it’s clear that Binky, 35, is enjoying every moment of her opulent getaway with husband Max Darnton and their three children. But the catch? Most of these luxury holidays are “gifted” in exchange for Instagram posts.
Her recent adventures, including stays at exclusive destinations like Boca Raton in Florida, Disney World, and New York’s Lowell hotel, have all come at no cost to the reality star. But it’s not just vacations—Binky has also been accused of requesting free items for her family, including a £500-a-night stay at Beaverbrook and a £12 Thames boat trip—both sponsored for the sake of social media exposure.
Things took a turn when Binky asked Reshmi Bennett, owner of luxury cake business Anges de Sucre, for a “gifted” yellow train cake for her toddler’s birthday. Reshmi, not amused, cleverly mocked the request by setting up a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise £1.4 million—reflecting Binky’s 1.4 million followers on Instagram.
Binky’s antics have sparked outrage, with many questioning her sense of entitlement. Former associates have remarked that the Made In Chelsea star seems to avoid paying for almost anything, while industry insiders have slammed her as a “grifters” who exploits small businesses for exposure.
Despite the backlash, Binky’s spokesman defended the influencer’s actions, insisting that “deals like this are widely used within the industry and usually mutually beneficial.”
While her critics are vocal, it seems Binky is hardly losing sleep over her public image. After all, her new home is decked out with designer furniture from Oka and a bathroom courtesy of Drummonds Bathrooms—gifts, of course, in exchange for posts.
It appears that for Binky, the perks of fame are endless, and she has no qualms about making the most of them. But with the growing backlash against influencers’ expectations, will the freebies stop, or will she continue to push the limits of what’s considered acceptable in the influencer world?
