Sam Thompson has lifted the lid on his long-running friendship with Pete Wicks, revealing just how crucial the former TOWIE star has been behind the scenes during what he describes as one of the most transformative years of his life.
The pair first met in 2019 while filming Celebs Go Dating, striking up what Thompson calls an “instant and weirdly effortless” connection. Six years on, their dynamic has become one of British entertainment’s most recognisable double acts. Together they have built the hit Staying Relevant podcast, a Sunday Times bestselling book, a nationwide tour and even a sold-out Staying Relevant show at London’s O2, all supported by a fiercely loyal fanbase who affectionately refer to them as a “chaotic married couple”.
