´Sam is always there for me, and vice versa'

Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson come clean on their close bond and why men need to talk about mental health

- KENZI DEVINE

They’re the dynamic duo who often leave fans in stitches with their wacky social media skits and polar opposite personalities.

Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson’s bromance has stood the test of time since the pair met on Celebs Go Dating in 2018. And despite his tough exterior, former TOWIE star Pete, 34, even has the odd gushing moment for his Made In Chelsea pal, while Sam, 30, says they work so well together thanks to their “yin and yang” friendship.

Here, the pair chat to us about men’s mental health and why it’s important to prioritise wellbeing – and explain how launching their new Goodness Men shower gel collaboration with Baylis & Harding has brought them even closer together…

Hi, Sam and Pete! How are you both?

Sam: Good! Pete is over at my house today and we’re going to film some Instagram content so it’ll be fun.

Pete: I don’t know what we’re doing, but it’s normally a day full of Sam aggravating me.

Sam: We’ll do a couple of dances, Pete will be wearing a wig – just normal stuff.

What does a typical day together look like?

Pete: Every day is different. That’s what I love about our job – if you can call it a job.

Sam: It’s nice because we do a lot of solo stuff through the week and then when we record our podcast [Staying Relevant] it all comes together. We’re so lucky and I love what we do so much – it sounds cringe but it genuinely is such a blessing.

You’re both always so busy. Do you find it difficult to take time out and relax?