Sam Thompson (TV personality)

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Sam Thompson
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Thompson in 2024
Born
Samuel Robert De Courcy Thompson

(1992-08-02) 2 August 1992 (age 33)
London, United Kingdom
Education Bradfield College
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • radio presenter
Partner Zara McDermott (2019–2025)
Relatives Louise Thompson (sister)

Samuel Robert De Courcy Thompson (born 2 August 1992) [1] is a British television personality and radio presenter from London. Between 2013 and 2021, he appeared in Made in Chelsea . He is also known for appearing as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother , Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins , finishing in third place, on Celebrity Coach Trip , and several times on Celebs Go Dating . In 2022, he started hosting a Sunday radio show on Hits Radio. In 2023, he began appearing as a regular panellist on Love Island: Aftersun , as well as co-hosting the Love Island: The Morning After podcast. He won the 23rd series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Since 2024, he has presented I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked alongside Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers.

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Career

Television

In 2013, he was cast on the E4 reality series Made in Chelsea . Thompson left the show for a time but later returned. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

In 2017, he was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother 20 . He finished in third behind Sarah Harding and Amelia Lily. [7] In 2018, 2019 and 2020, he appeared on the fourth, sixth and the ninth series for guest appearance on Celebs Go Dating , making Thompson the most frequent cast member on the show. [8] In 2019, Sam was a contestant on the Celebrity Coach Trip 4 . [9] He was also on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins , where he was shouted at by Ant Middleton. [10]

In 2021, Thompson was on The Celebrity Circle with Pete Wicks, and they came second. [11] [12] [13] Thompson also posts regularly on TikTok, partaking in pranks, dances and creates various other videos. [14]

In January 2023, it was announced that Thompson would be a regular panellist on Love Island: Aftersun, alongside Indiyah Polack, as well as the new hosts of the podcast Love Island: The Morning After. [15]

In December 2023, Thompson won the twenty-third series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. [16] [17]

In 2024, Thompson cameos in the UK version of Inside Out 2 as Security Man Sam, a character who finds himself on a chase with the emotions. [18]

Radio

In February 2022, Thompson joined Hits Radio, initially presenting the Sunday breakfast show. [19] From January 2023 until March 2025 he presented the Monday to Thursday evening shows. [20] Additionally, as of May 2023, he currently presents the Sunday chart show. [21] [22] [23] Since April 2025 he presents the Saturday morning show. [24]

Charity Work

In June 2025, Thompson took part in the UNICEF Match Ball Relay as part of Soccer Aid, completing a 260-mile journey from Stamford Bridge in London to Old Trafford in Manchester. The challenge combined running and cycling over five days and was broadcast in segments on ITV's This Morning . Despite sustaining a calf injury during the journey, Thompson completed the route and helped raise over £2 million for UNICEF. [25] He garnered support from public figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer. [26]

Personal life

Thompson was born to Michael and Karen Thompson and is a Chelsea F.C. supporter [27] [28] He was educated at Bradfield College. [29] His mother Karen, a property developer, has had cameos with his sister, Louise Thompson in the reality TV series, Made in Chelsea. [30] In 2023, he was diagnosed with ADHD, tic disorder and autism. [31] [32] [33]

He was in a relationship with Zara McDermott for 5 years until January 2025. [34]

Thompson is close friends with fellow television personality Pete Wicks. [35]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleNotes
2013–2021 Made in Chelsea Cast member [36]
2015 Celebrity Fifteen to One Contestant
2017 Celebrity Big Brother Housemate; 3rd place [37]
Sunday Brunch Guest
2018 Celebs Go Dating Cast member
I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp
CelebAbility Guest [38]
Celebrity Ghost Hunt Contestant [39]
2019 Celebrity Coach Trip Contestant [40]
Celebs Go Dating Cast member
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Contestant [41]
2020 The Wheel Celebrity expert [42]
I'm a Celebrity...The Daily Drop Guest
2021 The Celebrity Circle Contestant; 2nd place [43] [44]
Steph's Packed Lunch
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Contestant [45]
CelebAbility
Take Off with Bradley & Holly
Football Focus
2023–present Love Island: Aftersun Regular panellist [46]
2023 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Contestant; Winner [47]
2024 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Guest on Singalong Live with JLS
I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked Co-presenter, roving reporter
Radio
YearTitleNotes
2022Sunday breakfast Hits Radio presenter
2023–2025The Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson
2023–The Hits Radio UK Chart Show
2025–Saturday morning

References

  1. ↑ "Sam Thompson: Who is the Made in Chelsea star?". 13 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Sam Thompson says Made in Chelsea "takes your soul" as he quits after six years". Radio Times.
  3. ↑ "Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson says Chelsea crowd "aren't very nice" after exit". Digital Spy . 30 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson says he's seeing a therapist". Digital Spy . 22 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Who is Sam Thompson, what does he do for a job and what is his net worth?". Heart.
  6. ↑ "Here's why last night's Made in Chelsea broke the fourth wall for the first time". Radio Times.
  7. ↑ "Who is Sam Thompson? Celebrity Big Brother 2017 contestant profile". Radio Times.
  8. ↑ Davies, Megan (February 28, 2019). "Celebs Go Dating fans spot something "weird" about Sam's date". Digital Spy.
  9. ↑ "Celebrity Coach Trip 2019's first eliminated couple revealed". Digital Spy. January 19, 2019.
  10. ↑ Warner, Sam (April 6, 2019). "Celebrity SAS' Sam Thompson admits he almost cheated on the show". Digital Spy.
  11. ↑ "Who are Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks? Meet The Celebrity Circle 2021 contestants". Radio Times.
  12. ↑ "MIC's Sam Thompson and TOWIE's Pete Wicks announce new show". Digital Spy . 20 January 2021.
  13. ↑ Morgan, Lucy (December 15, 2020). "A detailed explainer of Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott's relationship". Cosmopolitan.
  14. ↑ "Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott have a VERY good Love Island fire pit theory 👀". Planet Radio. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  15. ↑ "Indiyah Polack & Sam Thompson Unveiled as Aftersun Panellists & Love Island Podcast Hosts". amp.capitalfm.com. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  16. ↑ "I'm A Celebrity 2023: This year's line-up from Nigel Farage to Nella Rose". BBC News. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  17. ↑ Youngs, Ian (10 December 2023). "I'm A Celebrity winner named after Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage made final". BBC News. BBC.
  18. ↑ "Sam Thompson To Star In Pixar's "Inside Out 2"" . Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  19. ↑ "Sam Thompson Joins Hits Radio". Bauer Media. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  20. ↑ "Sam Thompson to host new Hits UK evening show on Hits Radio UK". Radio Today. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  21. ↑ "Sam Thompson named as new host of the Hits UK Chart show". Radio Today. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  22. ↑ "Sam Thompson on Hits Radio". Planet Radio.
  23. ↑ Ross, Alex (13 November 2023). "Everything you need to know about our radio presenter Sam Thompson". Planet Radio.
  24. ↑ "Start your weekends with Sam Thompson!". 14 April 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Sam Thompson's Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid". Soccer Aid. UNICEF UK. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  26. ↑ Cotton, Elizabeth (2025-06-06). "What Sam Thompson has raised in Soccer Aid challenge for Unicef - and counting". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  27. ↑ Jobling, Phoebe (2023-12-11). "I'm A Celeb fans spot moment that 'proved' Sam deserved win before being crowned". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  28. ↑ "Fans spot 'proof' I'm A Celebrity cast are given news from outside world after Tony Bellew reaction". LADbible. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  29. ↑ "These are the fancy private schools the Made in Chelsea cast went to". The Tab. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  30. ↑ Jones, Amy (2023-12-09). "ITV I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson's net worth and family life with parents". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  31. ↑ "Sam Thompson Talks ADHD, Autism and Tic Syndrome". YouTube. E4. 8 May 2023.
  32. ↑ Coffey, Jody (24 November 2023). "Pete Wicks: I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson 'shouldn't be defined by his ADHD and autism'". Her.
  33. ↑ "Everything Sam Thompson's said about his ADHD". Capital. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  34. ↑ "Who Are Sam Thompson's Ex-Girlfriends? From Zara McDermott To Tiffany Watson". Capital. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  35. ↑ "Inside Sam Thompson & Pete Wicks' friendship". Capital. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  36. ↑ Denby, Laura. "Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson and Julius Cowdrey clash over Reza in teaser". Radio Times.
  37. ↑ "Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson might have a new romance in the Celebrity Big Brother house". Digital Spy . 18 August 2017.
  38. ↑ "Iain Stirling's CelebAbility - Series 5 - Episode 3".
  39. ↑ "Celebrity Ghost Hunt's Sam Thompson says Derek Acorah made him believe in ghosts". Daily Mirror . 31 January 2018.
  40. ↑ "Celebrity Coach Trip: Series 1 Episode 1 - All 4".
  41. ↑ "Interview with Sam Thompson - SAS: Who Dares Wins for SU2C | Channel 4".
  42. ↑ Barr, Sabrina (5 December 2020). "The Wheel viewers 'crying' as 'sweetheart' Rich wins £28,000". Metro.
  43. ↑ "Inside Sam Thompson & Pete Wicks' friendship as they join the Circle". Capital. 29 November 2023.
  44. ↑ "The Celebrity Circle teams up Made in Chelsea and TOWIE stars". Digital Spy . 22 February 2021.
  45. ↑ "Sam Thompson divides Tipping Point viewers". 23 April 2022.
  46. ↑ "Sam Thompson's Obvious Love Of Love Island Makes Him The Best Aftersun Guest". Grazia. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  47. ↑ "Meet the I'm a Celebrity 2023 contestants". The Independent. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
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