Fresh from his triumphant I'm A Celebrity victory, Sam Thompson is already setting his sights on his next television challenge - and he's got the glitterball trophy firmly in his crosshairs. The reality star turned national treasure has exclusively revealed his burning ambition to join the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025.
From Jungle King to Ballroom Hopeful
Speaking with infectious enthusiasm that's become his trademark, Sam confessed he's ready to trade jungle critters for cha-cha charts. "I would love to do Strictly," the Made in Chelsea star gushed, his eyes lighting up at the prospect. "I'm putting it out there now - I want to be on it next year!"
Zara's Wholehearted Support
Thankfully for Sam, he won't need to navigate the Strictly curse concerns that often plague contestants in relationships. His girlfriend, Love Island star and documentary maker Zara McDermott, is fully behind his dancing dreams.
"Zara would be so up for it," Sam revealed with a warm smile. "She'd be in the front row every week, absolutely loving it. There'd be no worries there at all."
The Perfect Timing
Sam's jungle experience has given him the confidence boost needed to tackle the ballroom. Having won over the nation with his genuine personality and boundless energy in the Australian outback, he feels ready to take on a new challenge that plays to his strengths.
"I've got the energy for it now," he explained, referencing his iconic jungle antics that saw him practically bouncing off the walls. "I'd bring that same enthusiasm to the dance floor."
A Dream in the Making
While Sam admits he's "so bad" at dancing currently, that's not dampening his spirits. In fact, it's part of the appeal - he wants the full Strictly transformation experience, from two-left-feet beginner to polished performer.
His confession comes as he continues to ride the wave of his I'm A Celebrity success, proving that sometimes the most unlikely candidates become the nation's sweethearts. Could 2025 see Sam Thompson trading bush tucker trials for tangos? Only time will tell, but one thing's certain - he's got the public's vote already.
