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SAM THOMPSON: Our Biggest MIC Fallout & Why Jamie Finally Said Sorry
Sam Thompson and I grew up together on Made in Chelsea. What started as a friendship on the show became something much deeper - he became like a brother to me. We spoke every day and he was there for me through some of the hardest moments in my life.
Then everything changed. We had our biggest fallout and it all played out on TV.
Since then, we’ve rebuilt our friendship. I’ve watched Sam turn one of the toughest years of his life into one of his best. This conversation looks back at what broke us and what brought us back together.
We cover:
- Growing up on Made In Chelsea
- Our biggest fallout and the phone call that brought us back together
- Sam’s first heartbreak and what it’s taught him
- Wanting to be a dad and Sam’s fear that time is running out
- Why 2025 ended up being Sam’s best year yet
This conversation is about how our hardest years can end up teaching us the most - and how it’s never too late to say sorry.
Sam Thompson is Great Company.
Sam's podcast with co-host Pete Wicks, Staying Relevant is available wherever you get your podcasts. Sam’s new ITV show ‘Celebrity Sabotage’ comes to your screens in February 2026. Sam is a proud ambassador for ADHD UK - please see here for more information, www.adhduk.co.uk.
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And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk
This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/Great T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best
THE CREDITS
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti
Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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