‘I don’t even hide it’

Sam Thompson previously recalled his horror after being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
The TV favourite has become a regular on TV screens in recent years, after he shot to fame on reality show Made in Chelsea. From stints on This Morning to winning I’m A Celebrity…, Sam’s career has gone from strength to strength.
However, a few years back, Sam – who is on Deal or No Deal Celebrity Special today (August 9) – candidly admitted that he had previously had an STI.

TV favourite Sam previously revealed his STI diagnosis (Credit: ITV)

Sam Thompson’s ‘mortifying’ STI diagnosis
In 2028, Sam joined Public Health England’s Protect Against STIs campaign to raise awareness about STIs and using protection when having sex. And, according to Sam, he revealed he previously had chlamydia.
“I don’t even hide it, I had an STI when I was travelling and I was mortified and incredibly embarrassed that I had to tell the girl I like. So if I can help anyone else with that problem…,’ he told Metro.
The TV favourite went on: “I couldn’t have cared less about the condom on the banana [from school sex ed classes], but the times are rapidly moving forward and I want to keep up with that.”
He continued: “I’m a normal boy, you live and you learn. Everyone sees you on the television, and think because you’re on TV you must have the perfect life. Everyone is human and we all go through these experiences and learn and grow up. I’m proud to say I learned from that, I don’t think I’m a bad guy – I’m just misinformed.”