Sam Thompson has won over the hearts of the public on this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! – but he’s also got a famous family backing him.
The 31-year-old Made In Chelsea star is not the only well-known face in the Thompson cohort. In fact, his sister Louise and mum Karen have both appeared on the reality show with him.
Have no doubt that they’ll both be cheering Sam on tonight (December 10) with Sam having made the final of the ITV jungle show. Sam’s stunning Love Island star girlfriend Zara McDermott will of course be rooting for him too.
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Sam is projected to make “millions” after the show, so it looks like his mum and sister could be in for some pretty lavish Christmas presents. Daily Star has taken a look at his famous family members.
Co-star sister
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One of the most well-known aspects ofSam’s life is his strong bond with his sister, Louise Thompson. She’s reportedly worth an estimated £1.2m.
Louise gained fame through her appearances on Made in Chelsea, where she was involved in some of the most talked about storylines. Most notable perhaps was her turbulent relationship with Spencer Matthews, which ended in an unforgettable break-up on Putney Bridge.
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But she also appeared on the second series of The Jump in 2015, where she finished fourth. She got engaged to her Made in Chelsea co-star Ryan Libbey in 2018 and they welcomed their son Leo-Hunter in 2021, but she almost lost her life in the process.
Following Louise’s traumatic birth in 2021, the podcaster shared his appreciation of her on Instagram. “Nearly losing my sister was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with,” he penned. “The hardest situations teach the biggest lessons, and I learnt to never take any day for granted ever again.”
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Ahead of Sam’s stint in the jungle, Louise showed she was rooting for her little brother. “Good luck uncle wam,” she penned. “I know you’ve wanted to do this show since day dot so we’re all really rather proud of you. Sam has also proven that he’s got his sister’s back.
After hailing his sister as an “incredible” woman, he went on to add: “I am so grateful for you and your strength @louise.thompson and I promise 2022 will be your year!! And I will be there to [expletive] you off every step of the way.”
Mum Karen
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Sam’s dad stays out of the public eye but Sam’s mother, Karen has appeared several times on Made In Chelsea. In a heartfelt interview with the Daily Mail, Karen opened up about the challenges she faced watching her son navigate the rough terrain of the Australian jungle during his appearance on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!.
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“I think he’ll find it all hard. Creepy-crawlies, the food challenges and missing Zara and home in general. I think he’s a good listener and he’s very sensitive to other people’s needs/emotions. He’ll try and do his best to make everybody happy.”
Karen broke down in tears on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show recently as presenter Fleur East showed her an emotional pre-recorded message from her son. “it’s really horrible being a parent.
“I hope people do like him. Not everyone likes everyone, but we are all so unbelievably proud.” Karen has also appeared on Sam’s podcast – Staying Relevant – with Pete Wicks.
Karen’s business has a net worth of £64K, according to Company Check. The owner of KAT Projects lives in London and works as a property developer and interior designer.
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