The Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson
Join the king of the jungle on Hits Radio
Last updated 16th Apr 2024
Weekday evenings on your radio are the home of Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson. Fresh from being crowned King of the Jungle in the 2023 series of I'm A Celeb, you can hear him Monday - Thursday, 7pm.
While he took on the challenges Down Under, last year's I'm A Celeb runner-up Owen Warner looked after Sam's show, playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks. You can now hear Owen for Friday Night Hits from 7pm.
Listen to the Hits Radio Evening Show
Since the beginning of this year, Sam has been entertaining your weekday evenings with some of your favourite artists, such as Tom Grennan, Rita Ora and Becky Hill.
Which guests have been on the Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson?
James Arthur and Sam Thompson
The very huggable James Arthur almost abandoned his latest song 'Blindside'. He told Sam: "It was one that we almost kind of abandoned. I guess we were thinking like 'is this… have we got something here' and I just kind of said: 'Well let me just go and try and scatter a few melodies and see what happens' and came up with that phrase 'blind side'."
Becky Hill and Sam Thompson
Becky Hill pranked Sam Thompson and his expressions were hilarious! Becky asked Sam to heat up a microwave meal, do an impression of an animal - obviously Sam chose a T-Rex 🤷♂️, and draw a picture which is NSFW!
Despite this prank Sam still had a hug with Becky.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Sam Thompson
Sam grabbed a hug with Leigh-Anne Pinnock as she teased a 'release date' for her debut solo album. During the interview, the pair discussed Leigh-Anne going solo, what she'd say to her younger self, and when her debut album could be due for release.
Adam Lambert and Sam Thompson
Adam Lambert revealed the unexpected way his collab with Sigala was recorded. Adam and Sigala released their song 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)', a cover of a 70s song by Sylvester, earlier this year.
Rita Ora and Sam Thompson
Rita spoke to Sam where she told him more about her latest album 'You & I', she explained: "I've had a great time just kind of getting to know myself again, and honestly, with all my sort of life changes that have been happening. Yes, I did get married, etc. But it was more about just fact that I did that for myself, like I made those choices."
Niall Horan and Sam Thompson
Niall Horan revealed the strangest place he's written his songs. When asked what was the most unusual place he's come up with a song's lyrics he explained: "In a dream!"
Tom Grennan and Sam Thompson
It was BRIT Award week when Tom joined Sam Thompson on Hits UK, and he revealed which fellow nominees he would be up for doing a collab with. He told Sam: "If Harry Styles came up to me and went 'I'd love to do a tune' I'd be like sweet bruv let's do it but I wouldn't go up to Harry and go 'I'd love to do a tune' because he'd be like 'who are you mate?' He'd definitely be like that."
Mimi Webb and Sam Thompson
Mimi joined us earlier this year when she and Sam swapped phones! Mimi decided to text Sam's ex Tiff, but luckily for Sam Tiff guessed it was a prank.
Hugh Jackman and Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson and Hugh Jackman caught up earlier this year, and Sam launched into full fanboy mode and even got a Hugh hug!
Sigala and MNEK with Sam Thompson
Not settling for just one person this time, Sam bagged a hug with both Sigala and MNEK.
Jack Whitehall and Sam Thompson
Jack Whitehall and Sam Thompson joked about being posh, and how going on Made In Chelsea was probably the best way to hide being posh! 🙈
RAYE and Sam Thompson
RAYE revealed that she loves experiencing turbulence when she's in an aeroplane toilet, and admitted she's probably even come up with ideas for a song in one too!
Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson
Despite the look in this hug pic, Sam and Pete Wicks are besties! Honest!
Busted and Sam Thompson
Sam was joined by Busted ahead of their UK tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Lizzo and Sam Thompson
Not so much a hug, but Lizzo was in to chat to Sam and it turns out they have more in common than they first thought. Lizzo revealed that she once appeared in Made In Chelsea, the show that Sam used to star in.
Mo Gilligan and Sam Thompson
During BRITs week, the show's host, the man, the myth, the legend that is Mo Gilligan joined Sam on Hits UK to tell us about hosting one of the biggest nights in UK music.
Zara Larsson and Sam Thompson
Zara Larsson joined Sam Thompson to talk about her new album and tour coming up in 2024. She also revealed how the collab with David Guetta came about.
Sam Thompson and Charli XCX
Charli XCX joined Sam Thompson to talk about her latest song with Sam Smith called 'In The City'. She revealed the inspiration behind the song was going to London when she was 16-years-old.
Zara Larsson and Sam Thompson
Zara Larsson has opened up about her acting debut on Netflix film A Part of You. The singer, who was chatting to Sam about her new album 'Venus' explained that she doesn't like how she sounds in Swedish, but she wouldn't mind doing some more acting.
Check out some of the best bits
Sam's gained a reputation as the ultimate fanboy, but he's also the ultimate hugger!
Zachary Levi joined Sam Thompson on the Hits Radio Evening Show, and Sam got a bit confused about his leading ladies!
Niall Horan turned up to take over the show...and he basically took Sam's job!
Sam Thompson and Hugh Jackman caught up. Sam launched into full fanboy mode and even got a Hugh Hug!
Film star Paul Rudd joined Sam Thompson on the Hits Radio Evening Show and they're basically besties now. We love to see it.
Lizzo joined Sam post-BRITs and we found out that she starred in Made in Chelsea! Lizzo and Sam might as well be referred to as old friends at this point...
Tom Grennan was on the Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson and all talked about was how much he loved Lizzo's flute! 🤣
Mimi Webb and Sam swapped phones - sorry to all involved 😬
Hits all about the BRITs back in February during BRITs week, on the Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson. The week started with the show's host, the man, the myth, the legend that is Mo Gilligan!
KSI and Oliver Tree joined Sam Thompson to celebrate their new track. But the question is...which of the three would win a fight?
Hits Radio fave James Arthur joined Sam Thompson on Hits Radio to talk about his first single of the year with producer Alok. Imagine how good a James Arthur, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus collab would be! THE. DREAM.
Sam Thompson got to meet movie megastar Brad Pitt for one of the most unconventional interviews ever! We did find out Brad was a secret Swiftie, though!
Freya Ridings joined Sam on the Hits Radio Evening Show, and all they seemed to talk about was pigs (the animated kind, of course!)
Sam Thompson got to meet RAYE, who has become an independent artist, and had a Number 1 record. Naturally, with all this success, they spoke a LOT about aeroplane toilets. 🤷♀️
Sam Thompson caught up with the incredible Sigala to chat all about his song with MNEK.
Sam's first guest on Hits UK was the one and only Lewis Capaldi, after they first met at Hits Live Birmingham in November 2022, we knew their friendship was going to last! Watch their chat here:
What is the Hits Radio Evening Show?
The Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson launched on Monday 9th January 2023. Each evening Sam is joined by the biggest names in music, film and TV, and his show is THE place for breaking new songs and new artists that will soon become the future BIGGEST hits!
The three hour show will still include the usual incredible mix of biggest hits and throwbacks that you know and love.
Who is hosting the Hits Radio Evening Show on Hits Radio?
Made In Chelsea star, TV personality and radio presenter Sam Thompson hosts the show.
How can I listen to Hits Radio on Hits Radio?
You can tune into Hits Radio and the Evening Show here on Hits Radio. You can listen on our website, on our free app, on your radio, as well as on your smart speakers on weeknights from 7pm.
Can I listen again to the Hits Radio Evening Show?
Yes! You definitely can. Make sure you download the free Hits Radio app, sign in, and you'll be able to listen back to the Hits Radio Evening Show!
Who are the other presenters on Hits Radio?
Hits Radio plays the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks, brings you chances to win life-changing amounts of cash, and features an incredible lineup of presenters, including Fleur East, Sam Thompson, Gemma Atkinson and Sarah-Jane Crawford. Meet the team here:
Fleur East, James Barr and Matt Haslam
Wake the fun up with Fleur East, James Barr & Matt Haslam. This jam-packed show brings you the biggest laughs, the biggest competitions and your favourite stars all while playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks.
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan
Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan get you home weekdays from 4pm. Expect plenty of laughs with the biggest hits and throwbacks!
Sam Thompson
Every weeknight Hits Radio is THE place to be, as Sam Thompson brings you The Hits Radio Evening Show from 7pm. He's joined by the world's biggest stars and has the best playlist to soundtrack your evening.
Plus, on Sunday afternoons Sam Thompson counts down the UK's 40 biggest hits on the Hits UK Chart.
Tom Green
Tom Green kicks off your workday from 10am with an entire hour of huge throwbacks.
Then continue your day with a tasty selection of hits, throwbacks and a lot to make you smile!
Hattie Pearson
We don't do the post lunch slump! From 1pm, there's big tunes all afternoon and MASSIVE money to be won, Hattie will see you through your afternoon in style.
Owen Warner
Owen Warner kickstarts your weekend on Friday Night Hits and Saturday Night Hits from 7pm. He's got the ultimate playlist to get you ready for the weekend, with the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks as well as some incredible celebrity guests. Don't miss it!
Mary Mandefield
Mary Mandefield gives your Sunday morning the kickstart it needs with hits, throwbacks and plenty of giggles as you wake up. Listen Sunday morning from 6-9am.
Stephanie Hirst
Your Saturday night party is ON with Stephanie Hirst's belters! From 11pm every Saturday Stephanie plays nothing but the best dance-floor throwbacks from the 90s & 00s. Plus, every Sunday evening from 7pm, Steph plays nothing but the biggest throwbacks in the mix.
Sarah-Jane Crawford
Whether you're heading back from the shops, the game or getting ready for an evening at home, our very own SJC has the perfect mix of Hits and Throwbacks to take your Saturday afternoon into Saturday night mode! Join Sarah-Jane Crawford Saturday afternoons from 4-7pm. You can also catch Sarah-Jane weeknights from 10pm on Hits Radio.
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