Staying Relevant - by Sam Thompson & Pete Wicks (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Welcome to Staying Relevant, a book written by two best friends . . . contains swearing, adult themes and outrageous stories from life in the spotlight.

If you think you know us already, you're wrong. You're gonna find out a hell of a lot about us. Probably more than you ever needed or wanted to know, to be honest. This book isn't about the glossy, filtered version of us that people normally see. It's about the real Sam and Pete, the ones behind the nonsense. Now grab a bevvy, get comfy and enjoy the journey with us - through the best bits, the worst bits, and all the absolute bottom-of-the-barrel moments in between, on our quest to stay relevant.

In their first book together, Sam and Pete lay out what it truly takes to stay in the spotlight. A celebration of their unlikely friendship, the book features brand new, insane stories from their lives, including: behind the scenes, never-before-told tales from the jungle and the ballroom, hosting the NTAs red carpet, their journey creating the podcast, and plenty more. Expect swearing, heaps of positivity from Sam and, of course, zero sarcasm from Pete.

About the Author

Sam Thompson is a British television personality, radio presenter and podcaster. Sam first rose to fame on E4's BAFTA award-winning Made In Chelsea, making his debut in 2013 and final appearance in 2021. He has since appeared on a number of other high-profile TV shows including Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins for Stand Up To Cancer, as well as presenting ITV2's Love Island After Sun alongside Maya Jama and Indiyah Polack. He won ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2023. Staying on the air waves, Sam can be found hosting his own weekend show on HITS radio every Saturday.

Pete Wicks is a Sunday Times bestselling author, broadcaster and podcast host. A popular and regular guest on mainstream entertainment shows, Pete's work has spanned all major networks and channels, with credits including Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, BBC's Masterchef, and Channel 4's The Circle, and Pete recently reaching the semi-finals of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2024. January 2025 saw Pete's debut and record-breaking UKTV series, Pete Wicks - For Dogs' Sake, a four-part documentary following the journey and rehabilitation of rescue dogs. Pete then launched his debut Kiss FM weekend radio show, The Sunday Roast, with fellow broadcaster and radio co-host Olivia Attwood.