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SAM THOMPSON: Our Biggest MIC Fallout & Why Jamie Finally Said Sorry

SAM THOMPSON: Our Biggest MIC Fallout & Why Jamie Finally Said Sorry

Great Company with Jamie Laing
Jan 28, 2026 1h 3m
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<p>Sam Thompson and I grew up together on Made in Chelsea. What started as a friendship on the show became something much deeper - he became like a brother to me. We spoke every day and he was there for me through some of the hardest moments in my life.</p><br><p>Then everything changed. We had our biggest fallout and it all played out on TV.</p><br><p>Since then, we’ve rebuilt our friendship. I’ve watched Sam turn one of the toughest years of his life into one of his best. This conversation looks back at what broke us and what brought us back together.</p><br><p>We cover:</p><p>- Growing up on Made In Chelsea</p><p>- Our biggest fallout and the phone call that brought us back together</p><p>- Sam’s first heartbreak and what it’s taught him</p><p>- Wanting to be a dad and Sam’s fear that time is running out</p><p>- Why 2025 ended up being Sam’s best year yet</p><br><p>This conversation is about how our hardest years can end up teaching us the most - and how it’s never too late to say sorry.</p><br><p>Sam Thompson is Great Company.</p><br><p>Sam's podcast with co-host Pete Wicks, Staying Relevant is available wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;Sam’s new ITV show ‘Celebrity Sabotage’ comes to your screens in February 2026. Sam is a proud ambassador for ADHD UK - please see here for more information,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adhduk.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.adhduk.co.uk</a>.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/?utm_source=drtv_ad&amp;utm_medium=direct_response&amp;utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_content=greatcompany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theaa.com/Great</a> T&amp;Cs apply. Verify claims at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaa.com/about-us/best-breakdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theaa.com/best</a></p><br><p>THE CREDITS&nbsp;</p><p>Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Jake Ji &amp; Josh Bennett</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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