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Steph’s closest MiC Binky Felstead, is also , which has been a major this series. not made Steph, 31, the slightest. s: “When I turned 30, : ‘Wasn’t I supposed to hing then?’ But it hasn’t oves being pregnant and really enjoys it. Hopefully, when I settle down I will change and want to have a baby myself.”
But first she is on the hunt for a man.
Steph was linked to Team GB rugby player Ollie Lindsay-Hague after they were spotted at a showbiz event together, but that has fizzled out.
The gorgeous blonde insists she’s now single and ready to mingle!
“There really wasn’t anything at all between us,” she says. “We just attended a couple of events together. You have the on-therecord exclusive that I am blissfully single at the moment and on the look out!”
And Steph is clear what she wants from a future boyfriend. “I like someone who’s funny and intelligent, and good at what they do,” she says. “I find that really attractive.
“Growing up I always dated hockey players and I still love athletes. I don’t like models or unemployed people. I’d rather date someone who just has a normal, manly job.”
Steph also searched for love on the first series of Celebs Go Dating, where she embarked on a romance with fellow reality star Joey Essex.
And while the pair split in a phone call and no longer speak – she says Joey hates her – Steph has no regrets about doing the show. She says: “I had the best time doing Celebs Go Dating. Joey and I didn’t stay friends. I have no idea why he dislikes me so much. “But I don’t regret going out with him, I had such a good time when I was with him.” Career-wise, Steph is still loving being on Made in Chelsea and enjoying escaping the drama in this series, which has seen a flurry of new cast members. She says: “When the series started, it was so chill. It was the best news finding out Binky was pregnant and we all thought it was going to be such a great series, all baby shopping and cupcakes.
“Then cast members’ exes started popping up and it’s just got completely mental.
“I’m lucky I’ve never been on the show with an ex. It’s so awkward. I’m lucky I’m American so there’s less of chance of that happening.”
Happier
She is also working on her latest fashion collection with Goddiva, her jewellery line Meme London and her supplements range Nutrition By Stephanie Pratt.
And working for her money rather than living the LA party lifestyle has made Steph happier than ever.
She says: “It’s been the best year ever. I miss my family in LA but I have so much fun in London. The past few years I’ve felt really confident and happy in myself. I get all my self-worth from working so my confidence is just being able to work and pay my own bills.
“I was never forced to when I was younger and you just feel emptiness when someone else pays all your bills.
“So just doing that makes me feel good.”
After suffering from bulimia in the past, Steph is also now careful to make sure she maintains a healthy attitude to food.
“There’s nothing I won’t eat,” she says. “It’s about maintaining rather than going for yo-yo diets and fads.
“Girls are so abusive to themselves. But why?
“So I’m good to myself and I’ll never deny myself a piece of cake.”