Sam Thompson says 'we faked it' as family bombshell unveiled on ITV DNA Journey
Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes appeared on ITV's DNA Journey on Thursday night and the former Made in Chelsea star had a surprising confession about his name
Sam Thompson was left speechless as he learnt that his family 'faked' their last name to 'improve social standing'.
The presenter and television personality teamed up with his mate Marvin Humes for ITV's DNA Journey, where famed duos delve into their lineage.
The episode kicked off in Jamaica, unveiling Marvin's familial past and the decision to relocate to Britain, but what took Marvin aback was learning Sam knew nothing about his heritage.
Sam, formerly of Made in Chelsea fame, voiced his bewilderment: "I really don't know why I haven't asked," showing signs of discomfort. He elaborated, "When you grow up with - I was on a show called Made in Chelsea, it's the posh thing. You almost don't want to know because you almost feel a bit bad."
He also let slip that his surname isn't merely Thompson; it actually extends to De Courcy Thompson, further explaining why he chose to abbreviate it, reports the Manchester Evening News.
"One, hard to spell. And two, you sound like a bit of a douche," Sam, 32, remarked before revealing, "We have a signet ring!".
During the conversation with Marvin about his family, Marvin quickly changed the subject, cautioning Sam: "It can't be as nice and fluffy and unicorns and rainbows as it's been in Jamaica, and I'm sorry to say it, but it's looking like it's going to be you."
Realising the implications, a visibly worried Sam replied when he discovered that his ancestor Charles Thompson had been in Jamaica in 1815, while Marvin comically wiped his forehead, saying, "This is going to get deep."
Further details made Sam even more anxious, to which he responded: "That doesn't sound good. That sounds really bad."
However, there was a twist; his ancestor Charles Thompson turned out to be a prominent figure in the Enniskillen Regiment of Foot during the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon. Sam exclaimed with unbridled relief: "Oh my god, I'm so happy! Oh, you really scared me! You were all thinking it.."
As for the fabricated nobility, it emerged that Charles's offspring Lesley invented the name De Courcy for his son Sydney to boost their societal status.
Finding amusement in this, Sam laughed heartily and said: "We faked it and I'm over the moon. I've got a signet ring and it doesn't mean anything. We just gave it to ourselves. It's like those people who buy a knighthood just to call themselves sir or lady. That's us!".
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