There were nights when my heart literally ached': Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews attempts to patch things up with former flame Louise Thompson

He may have spent the entire summer attempting to woo 24 girls in the South of France as he filmed The Bachelor for Channel 5.
But it would seem behind the numerous kisses, cuddles and general frolics, Spencer Matthews was nursing a secret heartache for his on-off girlfriend, Louise Thompson.
As the fourth series of Made In Chelsea kicked off on Monday night with an episode which saw most of the cast jet off to sun-soaked St Tropez, the 24-year-old city broker seemed to have just one thing on his mind.

 

 

Making amends: Spencer Matthews was pleading for forgiveness from on-off girlfriend Louise Thompson during the series four launch of Made In Chelsea

Arriving at the hotel his former flame was sharing with co-star Rosie Fortescue, Spencer didn't waste any time in making his feelings known.

 

He told Louise: 'So how's your summer been? I really missed you. I kissed a couple of girls, that's it.'
However, the petite brunette didn't initially seem too keen on rekindling the couple's flame.
She told Rosie prior to Spencer's arrival: 'I haven't seen him pretty much all summer. We've taken the break in different ways. I'm not putty in his hands, he can't pick me up and drop me when he wants. I just want a normal relationship.'

 

Putty in his hands: Despite her former protestations, Louise wasted no time in falling straight back into womaniser Spencer's arms

But it didn't take long for Spencer - who got steamy with both The Bachelor finalists, Khloe Evans and Tabby Richards, during his time on the reality show - to go into full-on begging mode.
He said: 'It's been a bit of a weird summer. I didn't really want to take that break but we were going to be in different parts of the world for so long.
'I obviously did kiss other people over the summer but I didn't sleep with anyone. I realised I loved you, there were nights when my heart literally ached. I missed you so much but I couldn't see you. I would very much like to spend the night with you tonight.'

 

Competition: Spencer has a rival for Louise's affections in the form of hunky show newcomer, Andy Jordan, who made no secret of his feelings for the petite brunette

And despite her previous protestations, Louise easily fell straight back into the arms of Spencer, with the couple sharing a smooch in their hotel room over a glass of wine.
But it wasn't going to be an easy ride for the couple, with show newcomer Andy Jordan trying his luck after bumping into Louise in the street, despite a word of warning from his pal Jamie Laing.
Jamie advised: 'Spencer is like a bulldozer and will bash anyone out of his way to get what he wants. You do not want to get in his way.'

 

'My heart literally ached': Despite spending the summer wooing 24 women on The Bachelor, Spencer claimed he couldn't stop thinking about Louise

 

Battle of the alpha males: A furious Spencer confronted Andy about his motives as the cast attended a pool party together

Andy replied: 'I guess I'm a little bit attracted to danger.'
After Louise admitted the situation between her and 'naughty' Spencer was somewhat complicated, Andy told her he hoped she didn't patch things up with Spencer 'too well'.
Although the warring boys seemed to settle their differences at a pool party to celebrate Victoria Baker-Harber's swimwear launch, the situation further escalated back in London at Jamie, Francis and Proudlock's housewarming bash.

 

'Leave the terrace!': Spencer was even more enraged when he caught Andy and Louise chatting at a party back on their home turf in London

Andy approached the Edinburgh University student and said: 'I don't regret coming to talk to you. I think you're lovely, you're really nice and obviously really attractive. I hope we can hang out and continue to be friends.'
Although Louise accepted the apology, it was red rag to a bull for Spencer, who was visibly furious at the new lad about town defying his orders.
He raged: 'Did you not understand what I said last time? What the f**k is this? It looks like you're talking to my girlfriend when I told you not to.'

 

Here come the boys: The season four debut saw three new Chelsea hotties, Andy Jordan, Stevie Johnson and Sam Cussins, introduced to the show

 

 

More than just friends? Jamie Laing asked pal Binky Felstead out on a date after declaring he was fed up of 'hooking up with random chicks'

With the situation left unresolved, Spencer ordered Andy off the terrace they were arguing on, before marking his territory with Louise once again.
The launch of series four also saw viewers introduced to Richard Dinan's new girlfriend, Ianthe Rose Cochrane-Stack, a doppelganger of his leggy blonde ex, Kimberley Garner.
Meanwhile, Ollie Locke chopped off his trademark long locks and declared he was over his 'gay phase'.

 

'Oh look, it's Richard and Kimberley': Viewers were also introduced to Ianthe Rose Cochrane-Stack, Richard Dinan's new girlfriend, who bore more than a passing resemblance to his former flame, Kimberley Garner

He told Cheska Hull: 'I want a girlfriend. I actually think I want to be more gay than I am.'
Elsewhere, Jamie's friendship with Binky Felstead seems to be heading in a new direction, with the blond-haired candy king asking her out on a date after declaring he was over 'hooking up with random chicks'.
But with newcomer Sam Cussins also setting his sights on the brunette beauty, it looks as though there will be more than one love triangle in Made In Chelsea's season four.

 

A new look: Ollie Locke had his trademark long locks chopped off as he declared he was over his 'gay phase' and would be looking for a girlfriend