Former reality TV star Pete Wicks had a scary accident when he fell and was knocked unconscious, resulting in a head injury. Following the incident, he had to remain indoors for a week due to the injury sustained from hitting his head on a coffee table. Waking up to his dog licking his face, Pete discovered a wax burn on his eye, causing swelling and redness on his face.
In a conversation with his friend Sam Thompson on their podcast, Pete recounted the details of the unfortunate event. He mentioned the severity of the injury, which included a wax burn covering his eye, leading to skin damage on his eyelid and under his eye. Due to the swelling and discoloration of his face, Pete did not leave his house from Christmas day until New Year’s Eve.
Meanwhile, Sam Thompson shared his own health struggles, revealing plans for surgery that would temporarily affect his ability to speak. He explained that he needed to have a cyst removed from his vocal cords, necessitating three days of vocal rest post-surgery.
The NHS describes nodules as benign swellings that form on the vocal cords due to prolonged excessive force when the vocal cords come together. Sam’s new girlfriend’s support during his upcoming surgery remains uncertain. He had previously announced their relationship on the podcast with Pete Wicks, expressing his happiness and commitment to the new relationship.
Sam’s relationship with Talitha Balinska became public in 2025, and they celebrated Christmas together. Despite recent rumors about relationship troubles, Sam clarified the situation by posting a photo on social media with Talitha, indicating that they were still together. This relationship marks Sam’s first since his breakup with Zara McDermott, who is now dating former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson.