SAM Thompson has become a familiar face on-screen since starring on shows such Made In Chelsea and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Away from the spotlight, the presenter was in a relationship with Love Island star Zara McDermott, however, in January 2025, The Sun revealed that the couple had split - here's all you need to know.
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Born on August 2, 1992, Sam Thompson is a reality TV star who joined Made In Chelsea during the sixth series. Like most of the cast, he had a privileged upbringing and attended the £28,000-a-year Bradfield College in Berkshire. He is the younger brother of former MIC star Louise and became a member of the cast in 2013 alongside her.
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Sam started working as an intern for Jamie Laing at his Candy Kittens business, carrying out tasks such as picking up his dry cleaning. However, after he had a makeover and a new white pearly smile, Sam stepped out of the shadows and confirmed his place as a key character.
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One of his made MIC storylines was his high-profile relationship with Tiffany Watson. Sam was previously in a relationship with former Love Island contestant Zara McDermott. The pair starred together on Made In Chelsea and became an item in 2019. However, things turned sour and the two went their separate ways in September 2020 after it emerged that Zara had been unfaithful.
