Sam, 31, was accompanied by his close friend Pete Wicks as they joined this year’s show stars for the festivities. The elation was evident in Sam’s expressions, especially as he posted a snapshot from the elevator, teasing his followers with the caption: “Guess who we’re going to see??” accompanied by laughing-crying and eyes emojis.
In a playful video, Sam sneakily approached the champion boxer, displaying a wide grin while Tony remained unaware. Expressing his joy, Sam wrote, “Back where I belong,” as he gently stroked Tony’s ear. Tony, realizing Sam was behind him, greeted him with a friendly remark, “Some things never f****** change, do they?”
The camaraderie continued as Sam enthusiastically shouted Tony’s name to the camera, capturing a moment where Tony playfully licked his finger and poked it into Sam’s ear. Another snapshot showcased Sam hugging Tony from behind, reminiscent of their time in the jungle.
Their close friendship, formed during the ITV show, was apparent, with Sam openly expressing his admiration for Tony. He nicknamed Tony “Teddy T” and often playfully jumped on the athlete during their time on the show. After the program concluded, the two continued to spend time together, even enjoying beach outings with Tony’s sons.
Sam’s attachment to Tony became evident post-show, with Sam sharing a humorous Instagram post about struggling without Tony and sending him voice notes. Tony, in response, posted a cryptic message about friendship on his own page.
The entertaining saga continued when Sam shared a video of himself sending a voice note to Tony, with fans finding humor in the candid exchange. The Made In Chelsea star could be seen at home, pacing and speaking to his phone while his girlfriend Zara McDermott giggled in the background.
In the voice note, Sam shared details about his sleep patterns and humorously added, “Don’t feel obliged to reply to this voice note with a voice note; you can text instead. But I will be coming up to Liverpool incredibly soon.” The reunion of Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew continues to captivate fans, showcasing the enduring camaraderie formed during their time in the spotlight.