Sam Thompson Struggles with Post-Surgery Silence After Vocal Cord Procedure
Reality TV star Sam Thompson is reportedly 'freaking out' after being ordered to refrain from speaking for three days following vocal cord surgery. The 33-year-old underwent a procedure earlier this week to remove a cyst from his vocal cords, leaving him in a state of enforced muteness that clashes with his famously talkative nature.
Sister Louise Shares Candid Update on Instagram
In a clip posted to Instagram on Wednesday, Sam's sister Louise provided a health update on the former Made In Chelsea star. The video showed Sam answering his front door shirtless, wearing joggers with messy hair, appearing visibly sorry for himself. Louise narrated, 'This is a guy who is not well. He can't talk and he's just shown me a cat video. It's a cat on a skeleton.'
She captioned the post: 'Poor Sam can't talk for three days post throat surgery. Please do send him funny cat videos to rescue him. He's putting on a brave face but I can tell he is freaking out.' The update highlights Sam's difficulty adjusting to the temporary loss of his voice, a core part of his playful and outgoing personality.
Surgery Details and Pre-Procedure Nerves
On Tuesday, Sam explained on his Instagram Story that he was having vocal cord surgery to remove a cyst, attributing it to 'shouting too much'. He shared clips from his hospital gown, expressing nervousness about being put under anesthesia for the first time. 'I'm having vocal cord surgery - this has been in the diary for a while, I had a cyst on my vocal cords,' he said. 'It's because 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.'
He humorously noted that his sister Louise was picking him up post-surgery, despite being 33 years old. Louise later confirmed on her Story that Sam faces three days of silence, which she predicted would be challenging given his chatty disposition.
Romantic Life and Valentine's Day Plans
The surgery comes amid a blossoming romance for Sam, who started dating model Talitha Balinska in September 2024 after splitting from Zara McDermott. Last month, he confessed to telling Talitha he loved her for the first time while they were sat on the sofa together, revealing he'd 'known for a bit' but struggled to articulate the words.
On a recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, Sam discussed his 'nerves' ahead of his first Valentine's Day with Talitha. His plans included hand-delivering a thoughtful card with roses and cooking a dinner at home with wine, a low-key vision after a hoped-for ski trip fell through due to work commitments. 'I don't really want to do presents if I'm honest,' Sam said. 'I just feel like Valentine's shouldn't be about that. I think roses, not excessive because it becomes a bit tacky, but I nice amount. Red roses, or maybe a bit of mixed actually white and a red, two dozen.'
As Sam navigates his recovery, fans and followers are encouraged to send funny cat videos to lift his spirits during this silent period.
