Sam Thompson, the reigning King of the Jungle, recently made a significant return to the Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’s new spin-off show. Accompanied by Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers as co-hosts, he was excited to be back after his triumphant stint last year. The first spin-off show aired on Sunday night following the main show's series opener.

Sam's Jungle Journey and Washing Mishap

The First Appearance Back in the Jungle

Sam Thompson was left sharing with fans that "it had all gone wrong" after his first appearance in the jungle for the new spin-off. He had headed back down under to co-host the show alongside Joel and Kemi. This was a dream come true for him, as he previously expressed his excitement on Good Morning Britain.The first show on Sunday night (November 17) followed the main show's opening, and Sam seemed to be dealing with a bit of a washing predicament. He was seen on his balcony in a video on his Instagram Story, saying, "I've just walked outside and [there's] quite a lot of wind." The noise of the weather almost overpowered him as he continued, "I had my boxers and trunks on the balcony..." before realizing they were floating in the pool and around the poolside. He asked, "What do I do? 'Sorry, my pants are in your pool!'" This incident showed the unexpected challenges he faced.

The Weather's Impact on Sam's Washing

The weather truly played havoc with Sam's washing. As seen in the video, his clothes ended up in an unexpected place. This unexpected turn of events added an extra layer of chaos to his jungle comeback. It was a reminder that even in the midst of exciting adventures, there can be small mishaps like this.

Reflecting on Being Away for His Nephew's Birthday

Sam got quite emotional over the weekend as he thought about being away for his nephew Leo's third birthday. Sharing pictures and videos of him with Leo, the TV and podcast star expressed his feelings. He said, "Happy birthday to the most beautiful boy in the whole world. I've missed Leo's birthday this year, as I missed last year too because I've always been away." Seeing Leo with his presents and not being there with the whole family was tough, but he knew there were many more years to come. He added that Leo hadn't even reached the Harry Potter phase yet, which he was looking forward to.

Fan Reactions and Support

Sam's fans and followers were quick to respond with lovely comments of support. @dani_lee_stirling said, "Leo has the best parents and the best aunty and Uncle!! Happy Birthday to him!!" @lana2710 commented, "Beautiful – what a very special bond you have with him. Lucky boy." @woahkana wrote, "He literally has the best uncle and auntie in the world you two are so natural with kids." @charlrussel12 replied, "Happy birthday Leo. You have an amazing uncle who blatantly adores you and your family. Such a lucky family." @ljenner494 added, "Aww so lovely the best aunt and uncle Leo has." These comments showed the love and support Sam has from his fans.