Made in Chelsea’s Sam Vanderpump says “raw and unfiltered” new documentary reveals “a different side” to them

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Sam Vanderpump is sharing his personal story with viewers in a new, honest documentary on E4, detailing his experience with a liver transplant.

This two-part documentary follows Sam’s health journey after a life-threatening experience, up to the present day. It also shares personal moments like his wedding, the birth of his son, and the strong support he receives from his mother, aunt Lisa Vanderpump, and close friends in Chelsea.

Last year, Sam revealed he had a life-threatening experience with sepsis, brought on by liver and kidney failure stemming from a rare genetic condition he was born with. Although recovering was difficult, his wife, Alice Yaxley, provided crucial support. Unfortunately, Sam recently learned he now needs a liver transplant.

Though viewers might typically watch Sam and Alice on Made in Chelsea for entertainment, this documentary shows a much more genuine and revealing side of them.

In an exclusive interview with TopMob, Sam shared that the documentary reveals a more authentic and vulnerable side of both Alice and themself, allowing viewers to truly get to know who they are.

He explained that while ‘Made in Chelsea’ is a polished show they enjoy making, this documentary offers a much more honest and genuine look into their lives, allowing viewers to really get to know them.

Even though Sam is used to being filmed for Made in Chelsea, he said this season was more challenging than any other they’ve done.

He explained that the experience showed them how easily they’d come to expect Made In Chelsea. He described the show as a relaxed, ongoing look into their lives.

Alice explained that it’s impossible to avoid being filmed during the documentary, especially when experiencing strong emotions. She said, “When you’re really going through something, you can’t hide it from the cameras.”

The two one-hour episodes follow Sam as he goes to appointments at King’s College Hospital to get expert opinions, and show what it’s really like to be on a waiting list in the UK.

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Sharing such personal moments isn’t for everyone, but Sam felt it was crucial for viewers to see the honest and difficult reality of waiting for an organ transplant.

We appear pretty messy in the documentary most of the time,” he said to TopMob. “It’s unedited footage, showing our lives at home around the clock, and even with me at the hospital. It really delves into very personal moments, like when Alice was giving birth to Duke in the hospital.

The documentary captures some very vulnerable and honest moments – we often looked exhausted and emotionally drained, and sometimes even a bit rough. It was a challenging experience, but we’re really proud of what we accomplished.

Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story is coming to E4 this spring.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. Katelyn has a degree in Journalism.

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2026-04-21 03:20