I'm A Celebrity's Sam Thompson reveals touching call to Pete Wicks during thunderstorm-hit journey

Reigning winner has said he called on his way to this weekend to discuss his pal's latest routine on .

Sam, 32, has flown out to for the new series of the show with his colleagues , 39, and Kemi Rodgers, 29. The trio together once the campmates have entered the jungle.

It's been revealed that during a layover, believed to have been in , Sam spoke to his close pal Pete, 36, who is among the contestants on this year's Strictly. He has been partnered with , 30, for the show.

Pete and professional dancer Jowita performed a couple's choice routine on Saturday to the Nicotine Dolls' cover of the Best. The performance is to his late grandmother Doreen, who passed away in 2022. They received a combined score of 36 from the judges, with head judge even awarding a 10 for the routine.

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Speaking about it, Sam told : "I called Pete when I was in the layover. He smashed his dance - I watched it on the flight, it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. He deserved that ten from Shirley." Sam - who also works alongside Pete as a host of the podcast Staying Relevant - added that his close pal's performance was "so beautiful".

Sam had already shared his pride over the performance in posts on his Story whilst on his way to Australia. Alongside a clip of him celebrating, he wrote: "I found WiFi on the flight to send this message. You're an inspiration and the nation is getting to see the real you." He later added in a separate post: "So proud of you mate. You're [nan] would be so proud."

The former star - who himself won I'm A Celebrity last year - landed at Brisbane Airport on Sunday. He's thought to have been onboard . Rumoured campmate and member , 38, , is said to have been on the same flight as Sam.

Danny is among of I'm A Celebrity and was photographed at Brisbane Airport following his arrival. He was seen wearing an t-shirt, dark trousers and a pair of white shoes at the airport.

Sam instead opted to wear a blue t-shirt, cream pants and white trainers for the journey. He was seen with a hoodie around his waist and a backpack on after disembarking the plane. The reality TV star had two suitcases with him.

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