Sam Thompson has announced he is preparing for a hair transplant, just months after undergoing vocal cord surgery. The former Made in Chelsea star shared the news on his podcast Staying Relevant alongside co-host Pete Wicks.
During a segment discussing five things worth spending money on, the 33-year-old quipped that a hair transplant was a worthwhile investment. When Pete asked how he would know, the I'm a Celebrity... winner confessed: "Because I'm about to have one."
In typical fashion, Pete shot back with a warning: "Well you don't know if it's worth the money because you haven't seen the results. I'd suggest we hold back on that just in case you come back looking like a Brillo pad."
Vocal cord surgery recovery
The upcoming procedure comes a few months after Sam had surgery to remove a cyst from his vocal cords. Before the operation, he admitted to his 2.8 million followers that he was nervous about being put to sleep, explaining: "I talk too much and shout too loudly and I keep losing my voice really easily. So yeah they are cutting it out, they are putting me to sleep, I've never been put to sleep before. I'm a bit nervous, I don't like not being in control."
Recovery proved challenging, with three days of mandatory vocal rest. In an emotional update, he told fans: "I know it sounds crazy, but the last three days was super tough. I didn't realise how much I need to talk to get my emotions out and how much I need interaction with people. Probably just me being soft, and also the ADHD I imagine plays a factor, but yeah it was really quite full on." He added that he was "so bored" but thankful for cat memes.
Neurodivergence and mental health
Sam has been open about his neurodivergence and mental health. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 2023 and has spoken about past struggles with anxiety. Last year, he revealed he has also been diagnosed with autism. In a social media post, a second version of Sam labelled "Autism" appeared dressed in an orange T-rex suit. He captioned the post: "Knew there was more to the story."
The post drew supportive comments. One follower wrote: "A guy not being afraid to speak up and share his diagnosis and doing it with humour, is a superpower in my opinion. That kind of openness will definitely help others on their journey too." Another added: "Welcome to the gang, life truly makes sense from this point onwards!"
