Sam Thompson reveals what he's most scared of going on I'm A Celeb 🐍
The Hits Radio presenter is heading into the jungle
Hits UK presenter Sam Thompson is heading into the jungle, on this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The Hits Radio presenter usually presents a show Monday to Thursday from 7pm chatting to celebrities and artists, but he's swapping the safety of a radio studio for the unforgiving jungle.
Following the exciting announcement that Sam is joining nine other celebs on I'm A Celeb, he spoke to last year's runner-up Owen Warner, who will be taking over Sam's show while he's in Australia.
What is Sam Thompson most scared about?
Chatting to Owen, Sam revealed what he was most scared of about entering the jungle, and it's not the snakes or the bugs but what other campmates will be thinking of him.
"Ohh mate, do you know what?" Sam started. "I know this sounds weird, more so, this sounds so loser. I just don't want people to not like me like. You know when you're in, you're in like a camp with other people I just don't want to annoy them. You know, I don't want people to be like God that Sam’s...
"Go near the dunny and be like, oh that Sam guy’s a bit..."
He went on to admit that he's looking forward to making some new friends in the jungle. "What I'm most excited for I think," Sam explained. "Is like making friends and I know that sounds really lame, but like I wanna make like friends for life, where you have like a WhatsApp group and all that kinda stuff."
Take a look through the confirmed contestants for I'm A Celeb:
Sam Thompson
Known for: Radio presenter, TV personality and Podcaster
Age: 31
Nigel Farage
Known for: Former politician
Age: 59
Josie Gibson
Known for: TV presenter and former Big Brother winner
Age: 38
Marvin Humes
Known for: JLS member
Age: 38
Tony Bellew
Known for: Boxer
Age: 40
Danielle Harold - ELIMINATED
Known for: EastEnders actress
Age: 31
Nick Pickard - ELIMINATED
Known for: Hollyoaks actor
Age: 48
Fred Sirieix - ELIMINATED
Known for: First Dates and TV presenter
Age: 51
Nella Rose - ELIMINATED
Known for: Influencer
Age: 26
Frankie Dettori - ELIMINATED
Known for: Jockey
Age: 52
Jamie Lynn Spears - LEFT
Known for: American actress and Britney Spears' younger sister
Age: 32
Grace Dent - LEFT
Known for: Food critic
Age: 50
What does Sam think about the food on I'm A Celeb?
Sam then went on to talk about the food on I'm A Celeb, saying: "I feel like, weirdly, the food thing, I don't think of - this is famous last words - but I don't think the food things’ too bad, because I'm relatively skinny as is. I've never been hangry before!"
However, Owen, who's been in the jungle warned Sam: "Well, brace yourself! You're about to be hangry, boy!"
When is Sam Thompson on Hits Radio?
When Sam isn't in the jungle he can be found presenting Hits UK, Monday to Thursday from 7pm on Hits Radio. He also presents The Hits UK Chart from 4pm on Sundays.
While Sam is on I'm A Celeb Owen Warner will be hosting Hits UK, while Fleur East will be filling in for him on The Hits UK Chart.
Take a look through other TV shows Sam Thompson as been on:
Made In Chelsea
Sam made his debut on E4 reality show in 2013, acting as Jamie Laing's intern at the time. Sam was later given more air time in the show and went on to become one of the most popular stars, appearing in over 160 episodes to date.
Despite briefly leaving the show in 2018, Sam returned to the cast just one year later.
Celebrity Big Brother
Sam was a fan favourite when he appeared on the 20th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2013.
Sam made it all the way to the final, finishing in third place behind Amelia Lily and eventual winner Sarah Harding.
Celebs Go Dating
Sam has appeared on E4 reality show Celebs Go Dating not once, not twice, but THREE times, in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Luckily, Sam managed to make up with his girlfriend Zara McDermott, so let's hope he won't be making any further appearance on the show to find love.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Sam was put through his paces by Ant Middleton and co in 2019, when he signed up for gruelling show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in order to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.
Celebrity Coach Trip
Sam joined his friend James Dunmore to appear on Celebrity Coach Trip in 2019 for the special Road to Benidorm series.
Unfortunately, the pair were the first to be eliminated.
The Celebrity Circle
Sam took part in the celeb version of Channel 4 show The Circle in 2021, alongside his best mate, TOWIE star Pete Wicks.
The lads tried to catfish their fellow contestants into thinking they were actual Countdown presenter Rachel Riley.
Winter Love Island
Sam is hosting Love Island's official podcast, Love Island: The Morning After alongside former contestant Indiyah Pollock. He said of joining the show: "It feels like I'm with my family and we're all in it together and I really like it. We're all massive fans of the show and it's really, really nice." Sam will also appear as a regular panellist on Love Island: Aftersun.
Sam Thompson: Is This ADHD?
In a documentary which aired on E4 in 2023, we followed Sam as he made the decision to get tested for ADHD, and explored what a possible diagnosis might mean for him. For years, his girlfriend Zara, as well as friends and family, told him he exhibits signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with Sam finally deciding to get tested as he approached his 30th birthday.
The documentary saw a rawer side of Sam, as his behaviour is placed 'under a microscope'. With him widely known for his larger-than-life and creative personality, we see him question whether medication could change the persona he's built his career on.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
In November 2023 it was announced that Sam Thompson would be entering the jungle for the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity along with 11 other celebrities. Sam WON the series, going up against boxing legend Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage in the final and winning the majority of votes to become the latest winner of the show.
Loose Women & Men
Sam made his debut on the Loose Women & Men panel on 16th February 2024, appearing alongside Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe, and Loose Women Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha.
In addition to discussing the hottest topics of the day, Sam and Nadia will also open up about their experiences of living with ADHD.
Inside Out 2
Sam voiced a character in the UK version of popular Pixar film Inside Out 2! The film is a sequel to the 2015 animated flick, and following its release on 14th June 2024, was pegged the biggest movie of the year! Not only that, but it was announced in July of that year that it had become the highest-grossing animated film of all time GLOBALLY. Sam voiced Security Man Sam - a "character who finds himself on a chase with everyone's favourite emotions."
Of joining the cast, Sam said: "Having watched Pixar films since I was a kid, it's a dream come true to join the voice cast of Inside Out 2. The film nods to the rollercoaster of emotions growing up and what a wild ride your teenage years can be. I for one can't wait to see my family's reaction to hearing my voice on the big screen." Following the release, Sam spoke of how he was a fan of the original film, saying that taking part was a "no brainer", continuing: "It's such a bucket list thing, to be able to go in and do something that all of these amazing people (have done)".
I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked
Sam joined Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers to present a brand new I'm A Celeb spin-off show in 2024, called I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked. The show aired on ITV2 every night after the main show.
Celebrity Deal or No Deal
Sam was a contestant on a celebrity edition of Deal or No Deal in December 2024, where he played the game during an I'm A Celeb special.
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