From champagne-fuelled parties to a hospital bed fighting for his life — Sam Vanderpump has lived it all.
Best known as one of Made in Chelsea’s most recognisable faces, Sam is also the nephew of the famous Lisa Vanderpump — the Beverly Hills queen who’s built an empire on wit, wealth, and whip-smart one-liners. She’s ruled The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, launched hit spin-offs Vanderpump Rules and Vanderpump Villa, and turned her name into a global lifestyle brand.
But this episode is about his story. And the truth goes far beyond reality TV.
Love & Loyalty – Why he proposed to Alice in under six months, and how they protect their relationship on and off camera.
Reality TV Without the Filter – The misconceptions, the editing, and what really happens behind the scenes of Made in Chelsea.
Entrepreneur at Heart – How Sam built his own successful FX business from the ground up, without a penny of family hand-outs.
A Life-Threatening Battle – How a flu spiralled into deadly sepsis, causing liver and kidney failure — and how Alice saved his life.
Family, Values & Balance – The importance of loyalty, honesty, and keeping a sense of humour through it all.
This is the Sam Vanderpump you’ve never seen before — unfiltered, sharp-minded, and deeply real.
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