For years they were relegated to making TikTok videos and small stints on reality TV… but now, older and wiser, Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are ready to take on a more serious role and they have some very strong words for anyone who doubts they.
The best friends have gained a new fan base with their social media videos and their hit podcast Staying Relevant.
But OG fans will know them best from Made In Chelsea, The Only Way Is Essex and Celebs Go Dating, where their friendship first blossomed when, as Sam describes, “they looked into each other’s eyes across the room and bonded.” each other”.
While neither of them managed to find love in the 2019 series, they walked away with a strong bromance that has lasted longer than most of the E4 show’s relationships.
Now, they are fast becoming the UK’s next iconic double act and have revealed their plans to “tear up America”.
During an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Sam said: ‘Let’s break up America!’
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks have revealed their plans to conquer America following the recent success of their podcast.
Sam and Pete are currently on the road to bring their podcast, Staying Relevant, to life, and the pair will be traveling in style as they spend £20,000 on a tour bus.
Pete added, “I don’t know why he thinks we’re going to tear America apart.” Sam was in America, we were working together and then Sam stayed another week to raise his profile.’
A confident Sam, who was crowned King of the Jungle during I’m A Celebrity 2023, added: “I feel like we’re in a place now where we could be the next James Corden.”
Sam and Pete are currently on the road to bring their podcast, Staying Relevant, to life and have promised to recreate the banter and chaos their fans are accustomed to.
Staying Relevant was released by Sam and Pete in 2022. It has recently celebrated over 5 million downloads and has reached (and maintained) the coveted number one spot on the comedy charts on numerous occasions.
Fans will have the chance to see them in cities across the UK including London, Birmingham, Dublin, Plymouth, Manchester, Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow.
And the couple will travel in style as they spent £20,000 on a tour bus, which was wrapped with their Staying Relevant logo.
Speaking from the bus, the duo explained that they each have a rule to follow while traveling on it. Sam is prohibited from shitting on the bus, while Pete is not allowed to bring any women on board.
A confident Sam, who was crowned King of the Jungle during I’m A Celebrity 2023, added: “I feel like we’re in a place now where we could be the next James Corden.”
Despite being busy with their podcast, Sam and Pete can also be found covering huge red carpets like the NTAs and BRITs. The couple have now responded to people who have criticized the reality stars for taking journalism jobs.
Despite being busy with their podcast, Sam and Pete can also be found covering huge red carpets like the NTAs and BRITs.
The couple have now responded to people who have criticized the reality stars for taking journalism jobs.
Pete said: “The thing for me is that I don’t really give a damn what anyone has to say.” “I think it’s a shame because it’s a bit of a bitter attitude.”
“We’ve done a couple now, and if we were that bad they wouldn’t keep signing us for that.”
Sam added: “You’re not going to say no to an opportunity and you’re always going to have people who aren’t your biggest fans.” And I know people have degrees in journalism and people like Pete and I don’t, but I’m not going to say no because I don’t have that degree.’
Pete continued: “If people spent more time focusing on themselves and not others, then they could get the job.”
And their joint work life doesn’t end there, as they often film Instagram ads together and are often joined by Sam’s girlfriend Zara McDermott.
They have become known online for pulling pranks and filming dances, and Pete’s intolerance of Sam’s cheerful personality sends viewers into hysterics.
Speaking about why they still work so well together, despite their very different personalities, Pete explained: “We were coming to the end of our life together as a duo, until Sam went off to the jungle and I thought I’d get another year out of it.” this”. .
‘So that’s where we are now. That Sam is the most important man in the country is like giving me a new life. As soon as that happens, I’m going to fuck off.”
Since his success in the Australian jungle, Sam has become a regular fixture on the popular ITV show This Morning. Even though the show came under fire following the Phillip Schofield affair scandal, Sam is thrilled to be part of the “family.”
They have become known online for pulling pranks and filming dances, and Pete’s intolerance of Sam’s cheerful personality sends viewers into hysterics.
Since his success in the Australian jungle, Sam has become a regular fixture on the popular ITV show This Morning.
Even though the show came under fire following the Phillip Schofield affair scandal, Sam is thrilled to be part of the “family.”
He said: “I love it, I love daytime TV, I never thought I’d be lucky enough to be on it.” It’s like a family. “I understand I got it because I’m a celebrity, but all I can do is gain people’s trust and hopefully be successful and do the best I can.”
Pete cheekily added: “Sam has thrown This Morning into chaos on many occasions.”
Sam and Pete will be touring the country throughout April for Staying Relevant Live