Reality Star Sam Vanderpump Battles Irreversible Liver Disease, Awaits Transplant

In a heartbreaking revelation, Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump, 28, has been diagnosed with irreversible end-stage liver disease. The news came as a shock to Sam, who was initially told his liver condition was manageable, but his health took a sudden turn for the worse last year.

Just eight weeks ago, Sam shared the devastating diagnosis with his co-stars Ollie Locke, 38, and Tabitha Willett, 33, on the E4 reality show. Ollie, who considers Sam 'like a brother', has since opened up about the emotional impact of the scenes, saying they were 'just f***ing heartbreaking'.

Now, Ollie and his husband Gareth have been rallying around Sam and his pregnant fiancée Alice Yaxley, providing support during this difficult time. Sam and Alice are expecting their first child together and have a wedding planned for 2027, but their focus is solely on Sam's health and securing a liver transplant, the only way for him to live a 'perfectly normal life' going forward.

Despite the grim prognosis, Sam remains hopeful, saying liver transplants are readily available in the UK, with one performed daily. He is determined to raise awareness and encourage more people to sign up for organ donation, which Ollie says has already seen a surge of tens of thousands of new registrations since Sam's story aired.