Everything you need to know about Sam Thompson on The Hits UK Chart
Sam presents the show on Sundays at 4pm
Last updated 13th Mar 2025
Presenter, TV personality and all round funny guy Sam Thompson is the host of The Hits UK Chart. Sam brings you the biggest hits every Sunday from 4pm, counting down the UK's hottest new music and bringing your weekend to a close in the best way.
After returning from Australia, following taking on co-hosting duties for I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked, Sam is back with The Hits UK Chart - and you can find out everything you could need to know right here. From details on the show, to the latest Number 1 and more...
Sam started presenting The Hits UK Chart in 2023, and speaking about taking over the show he said: ‘I cannot believe that I am going to be revealing the Number 1 to the nation every Sunday night! It is an actual dream come true to be hosting the Chart Show and I cannot wait to get started. Who’s going to be my first Number One?! Make sure you’re listening this Sunday to find out.’
On the show, you can hear Sam chat to some of the biggest names in music as he reveals which artist has topped the chart.
When can I listen to The Hits UK Chart with Sam Thompson?
He'll be bringing you the biggest tunes on The Hits UK Chart every Sunday from 4pm until 7pm.
What songs have been Number 1?
If you missed Sam counting down The Hits UK Chart don't worry, take a look through the Number 1s below.
5th January - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars started off 2025 with their catchy hit 'Apt'. The pair returned to the top spot after reigning the charts back in November 2024.
12th January - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
It's another week at the top for ROSÉ and Bruno Mars with 'Apt'. The song means apartment and is written about a popular Korean drinking game, which is often played in apartments.
19th January - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
For a third week in a row ROSÉ and Bruno Mars are at Number 1 again with their catchy hit 'Apt'. The song continues to stay ahead of Bruno's collaboration with Lady Gaga, 'Die With a Smile' and Myles Smith's 'Nice To Meet You'.
26th January - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
Once again duo ROSÉ and Bruno Mars are at the top of the Hits UK Chart. The catchy song remains a firm favourite ahead of 'Die With A Smile' and Lola Young' 'Messy'.
2nd February - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
There appears to be no stopping ROSÉ and Bruno Mars who are enjoying another week at Number 1 on the Hits UK Chart. The singers are still ahead of Lola Young's 'Messy' and Bruno's other hit 'Die With A Smile' with Lady Gaga, which won the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at The Grammys.
9th February - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
There's no change for the Top 3 of The Hits UK Chart this week, with once again Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT' continuing to be the biggest song this week.
16th February - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
Is there any stopping them? ROSÉ and Bruno Mars once again rule the top of the chart with their catchy song 'Apt'. 'Messy' and 'Die With A Smile' are left at Number 2 and 3 respectively.
24th February - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
There has been no change at the Top 10 on the Hits UK Chart, with 'Apt' will at the top, with 'Messy' and 'Die With a Smile' at Number 2 and 3 respectively.
2nd March - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
Once again there's no change at the Top 3 of the Hits UK Chart. ROSÉ and Bruno Mars are still ruling the roost with their mega hit 'Apt', while Lola Young's 'Messy' and 'Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' 'Die With a Smile' remain at Number 2 and Number 3 respectively.
9th March - ROSÉ and Bruno Mars - 'Apt'
Unbelievably we still haven't had another Number 1 song this year! ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' 'Apt' continues to stay at Number 1, with Lola Young's 'Messy' at Number 2 and Myles Smith's 'Nice To Meet You' at Number 3. Last week's Number 3, Bruno's 'Die With A Smile' with Lady Gaga, drops to Number 5 this week.
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