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Sam Thompson

b. 1992

British reality star and radio host

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Born 1992. Sam Thompson is a British television personality and radio personality.

Sam Robert De Courcy Thompson (born 2 August 1992) 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.

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.

In 2017, he was a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother 20. He finished in third behind Sarah Harding and Amelia Lily. 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. In 2019, Sam was a contestant on the Celebrity Coach Trip 4. He was also on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, where he was shouted at by Ant Middleton.

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

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. Thompson left the podcast in 2024, but remained as a rotating panellist on Aftersun until he announced his departure ahead of the 2026 series.

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

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.

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

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. He garnered support from public figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Personal life Thompson was born to Michael and Karen Thompson. He is a Chelsea F.C. supporter. He was educated at Bradfield College. His mother is a property developer, and has featured in cameos with his sister, Louise Thompson, in the reality TV series, Made in Chelsea. In 2023, he was diagnosed with ADHD, tic disorder and autism. He was in a relationship with Zara McDermott for 5 years until January 2025. Who left him for Louis from one direction He revealed that he needed therapy following his break-up. since meeting in 2018. Sam is now dating DJ and model Talitha Balinska. The pair first met in 2023 at a photo shoot before meeting later. 2015 Celebrity Fifteen to One Contestant

Celebrity Big Brother Housemate; 3rd place Sunday Brunch Guest

Celebs Go Dating Cast member I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp CelebAbility Guest Celebrity Ghost Hunt Contestant

Celebrity Coach Trip Contestant Celebs Go Dating Cast member Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Contestant

The Wheel Celebrity expert I'm a Celebrity...The Daily Drop Guest

The Celebrity Circle Contestant; 2nd place Steph's Packed Lunch Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Contestant CelebAbility Take Off with Bradley & Holly Football Focus 2023–2025 Love Island: Aftersun Regular panellist 2023 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Contestant; Winner

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Guest on Singalong Live with JLS I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked Co-presenter, roving reporter Celebrity Deal or No Deal (British game show) Player 2025 -2026 Gladiators Contestant, runner-up 2026 Celebrity Sabotage Presenter/Celebrity Saboteur

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Bradfield College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sam Thompson?

British reality star and radio host

When was Sam Thompson born?

Sam Thompson was born on 2 August 1992 in London.

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Sam Thompson is a television personality and radio personality.

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Sam Thompson is British.

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· Wikipedia: Sam Thompson

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