Fans loved Sam!
Our very own presenter Sam Thompson entered the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! jungle on Sunday (19th November), with many fans taking to social media to share their love for the 31-year-old former Made In Chelsea star.
It’s safe to say that Sam LOVES giving out hugs, with many viewers loving how he enthusiastically greeted his fellow campmates as they all met for the first time. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one person said: ‘I’m sorry but I absolutely love Sam Thompson. He’s the most excitable person, and he loves everyone. You can tell he’s loving this experience already.’
Someone else wrote: ‘Nah sam Thompson to win #ImACelebrity he’s just so happy to be there man.’ Another person said: ‘Sam Thompson will always be good TV, whatever show, podcast – the fact he knows everyone too just adds to it honestly.’ (sic)
One fan said: ‘Sam Thompson actual fan girls over everyone he is so funny man.’ Someone else posted: ‘Every time Sam Thompson meets a new celeb he’s like a golden retriever seeing another golden retriever in the park.’ (sic)
Meanwhile, another viewer wrote: ‘Sam Thompson is an absolute cutie and should be protected at all costs! He’s so genuine and real!’ Another person added: ‘I love Sam Thompson man, he’s so entertaining and lovely.’
Take a look at Sam Thompson’s I’m A Celeb highlights:
Sam gets announced for I’m A Celeb
After weeks of rumours, Sam was officially confirmed as a contestant on the 2023 series on Monday 13th November!
Taking to social media after the news was made public, Sam said: ‘✨The rumours were true ✨ I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be joining the adventure of a lifetime on #ImACeleb 🐍🕷️Tune into @itv every night from Sunday 19th November to see how I get on… wish me luck! 😱’.
Sam gets a send off from his girlfriend Zara McDermott
After Sam supported his girlfriend Zara throughout her time on Strictly Come Dancing, the former Love Island star is now repaying the favour!
When Sam headed over to Australia ahead of the start date, Zara shared this cute photo of the pair, writing: ‘HES GONE DOWN UNDER !!! 🦘🇦🇺🌏 the rumours were true, I am so proud of you and so excited for you and for this adventure. I cannot wait to watch you every single night and be supporting you every step of the way. ❤️ p.s. can we all please vote for Sam to do one of the eating challenges?? I think it would make great entertainment considering how squeamish he is 😂😅’. (sic)
Sam lived up to his name of being the BEST hugger
The minute Sam landed in Australia, he immediately kept up his reputation of being the best hugger of all time! Joining former EastEnders star Danielle Harold, First Dates’ Fred Siriex and food critic Grace Dent, Sam went straight in for the hug – and it was definitely what they all needed before taking on their challenge…
He absolutely smashed his first challenge
Along with Grace, Danielle and Fred, Sam was whizzed round on an incredible helicopter ride… Before being plopped on top of a 32-storey building on Australia’s Gold Coast. They were then instructed to climb down to a terrifyingly small platform, shimmy themselves down a pole and undo carabiners while pushing a star to the end of the pole – all in under three minutes! Thankfully, they were gracefully lifted to safety and not forced to jump off the end.
After landing in Australia, Sam joined former EastEnders star Danielle Harold, First Dates’ Fred Siriex, and food critic Grace Dent on a 32-storey building for a terrifying heights challenge. The celebrities climbed down to a platform, where they had to slide along a pole and push a star to the end of a rope.
After successfully completing the challenge, the celebrities made their way to camp, where they lit the fire and met the rest of this year’s campmates, who had also completed their own trials. After everyone got to know each other and ate their first meal together, Ant and Dec entered the camp to reveal who would be facing the first trial.
The hosts told the camp that the first trial is called Jungle Pizzeria, with former politician Nigel Farage and influencer Nella Rose set to take on the eating challenge.
When is Sam Thompson on Free Radio?
You can normally listen to Sam Thompson on Hits UK on Free Radio. Every Monday to Thursday from 7pm, Sam catches up with some of the biggest names around. While he’s in the jungle Owen Warner will be looking after Sam’s show.
Take a look at this year’s I’m A Celeb campmates:
Sam Thompson
Known for: Radio presenter, TV personality and Podcaster
Age: 31
Jamie Lynn Spears
Known for: American actress and Britney Spears’ younger sister
Age: 32
Nigel Farage
Known for: Former politician
Age: 59
Nick Pickard
Known for: Hollyoaks actor
Age: 48
Josie Gibson
Known for: TV presenter and former Big Brother winner
Age: 38
Marvin Humes
Known for: JLS member
Age: 38
Fred Sirieix
Known for: First Dates and TV presenter
Age: 51
Nella Rose
Known for: Influencer
Age: 26
Danielle Harold
Known for: EastEnders actress
Age: 31
Grace Dent
Known for: Food critic
Age: 50
I’m A Celeb airs every night on ITV/STV at 9pm.
Now read:
I’m A Celeb 2023: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about our radio presenter Sam Thompson
I’m A Celeb: Sam Thompson’s best bits and funny moments
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Sophie Anderson, a UK-based writer, is your guide to the latest trends, viral sensations, and internet phenomena. With a finger on the pulse of digital culture, she explores what’s trending across social media and pop culture, keeping readers in the know about the latest online sensations.
