Emotional ties with Made in Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo on Marmite and Paddington Bear

Emotional ties with Made in Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo on her Marmite soldier obsession and Paddington Bear

The presenter and reality TV star on her Marmite soldier obsession and Paddington Bear impression 

Georgia Toffolo

 I adore hairbands – I have loads and wear them all the time. My style is quite classic: I like to look cute and girly. People say they are prim, but that’s me! By nature, I’m quite scatty and messy so I work hard to keep all my accessories in order.

 This radio cost £45 on Ebay. I listen to Radio 4 and LBC all day, every day. I love how radio can really connect with you. The other night I was making supper while listening to a programme about dementia – by the end of it I was sobbing.

This photo was taken about 20 years ago near Marbella, where my grandparents had a villa. It’s of me with my mum, two aunties, nanny and grandparents. I love our family dinners – we’re that loud family that often clears out a restaurant.

This photo was taken about 20 years ago near Marbella, where my grandparents had a villa. It’s of me with my mum, two aunties, nanny and grandparents. I love our family dinners – we’re that loud family that often clears out a restaurant.

 I’ve loved the ‘little bear from darkest Peru’ since I was a child – I even love marmalade because of him! Last Halloween I was going to dress up as him but realised he’s not at all scary. I still have the red hat, blue duffel coat and wellington boots, ready to wear.

 I’m completely Abba-obsessed. I’ve collected records since I was 11 – I nip into charity shops to find them. I like owning things that have already had a life. My friends, who know me very well, gave me this Greatest Hits album for Christmas.

I love Marmite. I banged on about it so much in interviews and on social media that they sent me this personalised pot. I have it on toast every morning, often with poached eggs, or I dip Marmite soldiers into boiled eggs.

I love Marmite. I banged on about it so much in interviews and on social media that they sent me this personalised pot. I have it on toast every morning, often with poached eggs, or I dip Marmite soldiers into boiled eggs.

 My stepfather Bernard gave me this necklace for my 21st birthday. It’s a sovereign coin from 1901, the final year of Queen Victoria’s reign. He wore it as a ring then turned it into a necklace for me. I love that it’s so traditional but also trendy.

 Miss Dior is the first fragrance I ever wore. My mum got it for me when I was about 12 and I’ve stuck with it ever since. It’s floral and sweet, which I’d like to think is quite like me. I hope people smell it and think of me.

  • Georgia’s book, Always Smiling, will be published in paperback by Quercus on 18 April, price £8.99. To pre-order a copy for £7.19 until 14 April, go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 0844 571 0640, p&p is free on orders over £15