Ellie Egar (full name Eleanor Egar) is a British fashion stylist, influencer, and reality television personality best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOCheshire). She is often referred to simply as “Ell” or “Ellie” on the show. She first joined RHOCheshire in its 17th series (2024) as a main cast member.
Early Life & Education
- Birthdate & Age: Ellie Egar was born in December 1997, making her in her mid‑20s (around 26‑27 as of 2024‑2025).
- Place: She hails from Wilmslow, England, Cheshire, or more broadly the United Kingdom.
- Height: Approximately 1.65 m (5 ft 6½ in).
- Education: Ellie studied Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Manchester Metropolitan University.
These early foundations in fashion education and being from Cheshire helped her build credibility and later take her into styling, fashion, social media, and TV.
Career Path & Key Highlights
Fashion & Styling
Ellie didn’t start on television — her roots are in fashion. She has worked in roles involving fashion styling, e‑commerce, creative content, collaborations, etc.
She has been stylist for, among other fashion brands.
Also she has experience working with:
- River Island (buyers / assistants / styling or admin)
- Hollister Co. as a sales associate earlier in her career.
Thus, Ellie built up fashion credentials from the ground up, combining practical industry work with styling and branding.
Reality TV & Public Profile
Her entrance into The Real Housewives of Cheshire is a major milestone. In 2024, she became the youngest-ever main cast member of the show at that time.
Her appearances on the show have exposed her to a wider audience. Viewers get to see her fashion work, her personal style, her relationships, and more dramatic / lifestyle aspects that reality TV emphasizes. This has significantly boosted her influence.
Entrepreneurial Moves & Brand Collaborations
Ellie is not just a participant on reality TV; she leverages her style and influence into business opportunities:
- Fashion collection drops: On the show, she revealed that she’d collaborated with the brand Caramella UK to launch a summer clothing collection.
- The collection was set to drop in June 2024.
- Price range for items was announced to be between £30 to £100.
- Influencer partnerships & social media: She works with brands, uses her platforms (Instagram, TikTok etc.) to promote fashion, lifestyle, and personal content.
Personal Storylines on the Show
Some of Ellie’s story arcs on RHOCheshire include:
- Her relationship with her fiancé / partner, Chris. Ellie and Chris are engaged.
- Pregnancy: As of the most recent series, Ellie announced she was pregnant (expecting a daughter).
- Family health: Her mother has had breast cancer, first diagnosed when Ellie was younger and later more serious diagnosis. This personal element has been part of her storyline.
These deeper personal stories help audiences relate to her beyond fashion and glamour.
Social Media & Public Presence
Ellie Egar’s online presence is a big part of how she builds her brand.
- Instagram: She uses @ellieegar. Posts about fashion, lifestyle, her life on RHOCheshire, etc.
- TikTok: She has the TikTok account @ellegar1; she posts fashion‑inspired video content.
- Engagement and following are growing. She is considered a rising influencer, especially in fashion circles and in the UK reality‑TV scene.
Her usage of social media also supports her business collaborations (e.g. clothing drops), giving her direct reach to her audience.
Net Worth & Earnings (Estimates & Business)
Ellie Egar’s exact net worth is not publicly confirmed. However, some factors help estimate her earning potential:
- Her salary or compensation from The Real Housewives of Cheshire as a main cast member. Reality stars in popular UK shows typically receive fees per episode, plus bonuses.
- Income from her fashion collaborations (e.g. capsule collections), paid partnerships, endorsements.
- Revenue from influencer work on Instagram/TikTok (sponsored posts, affiliate links).
- Possible passive income or revenue from future brand deals as her profile increases.
Because of the newness of her public TV profile and commercial releases, her net worth is likely moderate currently, but trending upward.
Why People Care What Makes Ellie Egar Stand Out
Several traits / factors contribute to her popularity:
- Youth + Style: As a younger housewife with strong fashion credentials, she brings fresh energy. Her styling sense gets attention.
- Relatability: Her personal stories (family health, relationships, pregnancy) give viewers something more than just the glam.
- Multi‑platform influence: She’s not just on TV; social media amplifies her reach.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Taking opportunities to drop collections, work with brands, etc., shows business acumen and ambition.
- Drama + Reality Appeal: Being on Real Housewives, with both lifestyle and interpersonal elements, drama etc., which viewers expect. Her interactions with others on the show generate interest.
Challenges & Criticisms
No public figure is without scrutiny. Some challenges Ellie has faced / might face:
- Criticism of “influencer credibility”: Some cast members or viewers may question the sustainability of influencer careers, especially for those who rise quickly.
- Balance of public vs private life: With her mother’s health issues, pregnancy, relationship – there can be tensions about what to share, when, and how.
- Competition: Within Real Housewives and other media, many personalities are vying for attention. Standing out is hard and sustaining visibility is a challenge.
- Longevity: Reality TV popularity can be fleeting; translating that into stable business and brand recognition is key.
Trivia & Personal Details
- Full name: Eleanor Egar.
- Known as “Ell” or “Ellie” on the show.
- Hair & eye colour: Brown.
- Key tagline(s) for her introduction(s) on the show: e.g., in Season 17 “I’m young, pretty and clever, I’d hate me too!” She also has another line in Season 18: “Style is like loyalty, you either have it, or you don’t.”
Where Ellie Egar Seems Headed Next
Based on what’s public, her likely future trajectories include:
- Launching more fashion or capsule collections; perhaps her own brand(s).
- More brand collaborations, endorsements in lifestyle, beauty, fashion.
- Expanding her social media content, possibly diversifying content (behind‑scenes, motherhood, vlogging etc.).
- Growing her presence in reality TV—possibly spin‑offs, specials etc.
- Using her public profile to engage in advocacy or charity work — her mother’s breast cancer and her own pregnancy story may offer platforms.
