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SINCE winning I'm A Celebrity, Sam Thompson has seen his career soar.
The reigning King of the Jungle has now returned to the show to front the spin-off series, I'm A Celeb Unpacked.
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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 where he starred alongside his sister, Louise Thompson.
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.
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.
One of his made MIC storylines was his high-profile relationship with Tiffany Watson.
Meeting Zara
Sam is 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.
However, the couple managed to rekindle their romance in November 2020.
I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson's girlfriend Zara reveals 'real reason' he was crowned king of the jungle
A source told the Daily Mail at the time: "They are certainly back together again. This finally happened about two weeks ago now.
"He took her back."
Following her stint on Love Island and MIC, Zara has put her reality TV days behind her and now works as a TV presenter, documentary maker as well as an Instagram influencer and model.
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Becoming a TV star
Since MIC, Sam has landed a string of reality TV show appearances.
He managed to come third in the 2017 series of Celebrity Big Brother and in 2018 he appeared in Celebs Go Dating alongside fellow Made in Chelsea star Ollie Locke.
In 2021 he then appeared on Channel 4's Celebrity Circle.
He's also made guest appearances on the likes of Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, Sunday Brunch and CelebAbility.
Oh my God. I’m so grateful, thank you so much. I’ve dreamt of doing I'm A Celeb for years and years. You’ve made a boy’s dream come true. Thank you.
Sam Thompson
Sam also previously hosted of the Love Island podcast.
In December 2023, Sam won I'm A Celebrity, beating Tony Bellew.
Sam also hosts The Hits Radio Evening Show.
In November 2024, Sam headed back into the jungle to host the I'm A Celebrity sin-off, Unpacked.
Sam's big jungle win
On December 11, 2023 Sam Thompson scooped the King of the Jungle crown on I'm A Celebrity
Throughout his time in the jungle Sam won over a new army of fans with his heartwarming nature and positive attitude.
Speaking after his big win, the excited star said: "Oh my God. I’m really overwhelmed.
"I didn’t think I was even going to be invited on the show. I don’t know what to say.
"Oh my God. I’m so grateful, thank you so much. I’ve dreamt of doing this show for years and years.
"You’ve made a boy’s dream come true. Thank you."
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