By GERAINT LLEWELLYN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER and SARAH PACKER, CHIEF SHOWBIZ REPORTER (GLOBAL)
Millie Mackintosh promised she was 'on the nice list' this Christmas, just days after Daily Mail revealed she'd dumped her long-term manager who is also a close friend and godmother of her two children.
The Made In Chelsea star, 36, took to Instagram on Sunday with snaps of her family gearing up for the festive season.
Millie, who shares Sienna, five, and four-year-old Aurelia, with husband Hugo Taylor, 39, looked stunning in a sparkly white co-ord as she and her brood attended their first Christmas party of the year.
Another snap showed her daughter's decorating their tree, before the reality star slipped into tiny bikini to relax in a sauna.
In her lengthy Instagram caption Millie penned: 'Life lately, some highlights from the past few weeks'.
Before going on to give context to each of her photos and declaring: 'Promise I'm on the nice list'.
Millie's decision to end her professional and personal relationship with Donna Rooney has stunned mutual friends, who had assumed their bond was 'water-tight'.
Insiders suggest the star was desperate to sever ties with her reality TV roots, fearing that the association was holding back her career and preventing her from landing more 'credible' opportunities.
The split has left Donna, a friend of over a decade and a close figure in Millie's daughters' lives, who was even given the honour of being their godmother, 'deeply upset'.
According to sources, Millie, who shares children Sienna, five, and Aurelia, four, with husband Hugo Taylor, has even unfollowed Donna on Instagram, and friends claim 'there is no way back' after what the agent allegedly called a 'betrayal'.
Millie has now signed with YMU, the agency behind stars including Ant and Dec, Simon Cowell, Davina McCall, and Claudia Winkleman, who officially welcomed her as a client this month.
She hopes the move will open doors to television opportunities, boost her brand presence, and most importantly finally shed the 'reality star' label.
A source told the Daily Mail: 'Millie has become increasingly disenchanted with still being known as an 'ex Made In Chelsea star.' Whatever venture she dips her toes into, the label seems to follow her everywhere - and she's had enough.
'The show made her name, but she hasn't appeared on it for over a decade and to her, it feels like another life.
Millie, who shares Sienna, five, and four-year-old Aurelia, with husband Hugo, looked stunning in a sparkly white co-ord as she and her brood attended their first Christmas party
The reality star later showcased her jaw-dropping figure as she slipped into tiny bikini to relax in a sauna
Another snap showed Millie trying on a chic figure-hugging cocktail dress
In her lengthy Instagram caption Millie penned: 'Life lately, some highlights from the past few weeks'
Before going on to give context to each of her photos and declaring: 'Promise I'm on the nice list'
The Daily Mail has contacted Millie's representative and Donna for comment.
In July last year, Donna shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to Millie on her birthday, posting a video of the pair's memories and writing: 'So many adventures and too many hysterical laughter episodes for any reels to capture.
'The happiest of birthdays to you darling @milliemackintosh a wonder woman to many and a superhero to your gorgeous girls, not to mention the juiciest bum out there! We adore and love you... celebrations when you're back.'
Last May, she also shared an Instagram post wishing Millie's oldest daughter, Sienna, a Happy Birthday, calling her the 'sweetest princess'.
Millie's decision to end her professional and personal relationship with Donna Rooney has stunned mutual friends, who had assumed their bond was 'water-tight'
Insiders suggest Millie was desperate to sever ties with her reality TV roots, fearing that the association was holding back her career (Donna pictured with Millie's children)
In a sweet post dedicated to Millie's youngest daughter, Aurelia, Donna revealed that the little one even calls her 'auntie' and wrote that she 'adored the double warmth of her cuddles' and that her 'belly laughter fuelled her for the week ahead'.
As godmother, Donna joined Millie and their friend Charlie Boud, founder of children's food brand Rumble Tums, to celebrate Aurelia's christening.
Sharing a photo of the trio in coordinating pink and white dresses in April 2022, Donna wrote: 'Just call us the G's. Godmothers who coordinate are always the best tag team! @charlieboud1 I couldn't wish for a better partner in crime to share this honour with.
'Thank you for the most magical day @milliemackintosh @hugotaylorlondon and of course,little sweet Sienna.'
While Donna's Instagram over the years highlights her dedication to Millie's career and the love she has for her young family, the former E4 star appeared to make a clear statement last week when she was unveiled as the latest talent to sign with YMU.
In a joint post announcing the signing, which welcomed 'content creator, author and wellness advocate' Millie to the agency's roster, she commented 'so excited,' with her husband Hugo offering his congratulations.
Just hours after the announcement, Millie also shared a cryptic Instagram quote that read: 'Plot twist: the ending you feared is the beginning you needed.'
The mystery deepens as Millie's mother, Georgina, continues to follow Donna and engaged with her account as recently as July, while Millie's interactions have come to a complete halt.