Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks share struggle with 'stigma' of reality TV

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks have revealed they've struggled to overcome the 'stigma' of their reality TV past, before finding new success as podcast stars. The pair became best pals after meeting on Celebs Go Dating in 2017, but they both first found fame on Made In Chelsea and TOWIE respectively, and started their podcast Staying Relevant together in 2022 as a way to spend more time together.