Sam Thompson's Voice Returns After Tough Surgery Recovery

Sam Thompson, the 33-year-old I'm A Celebrity winner, has spoken about his challenging recovery following vocal cord surgery. The procedure, performed earlier this week, was to remove a cyst that Thompson attributed to 'shouting too much.'

Thompson admitted that the initial three days of not being able to speak were 'super tough,' highlighting his reliance on communication for emotional processing and interaction. He noted that his ADHD might also have played a role in the difficulty of the experience.

Previously, Thompson had shared updates from his hospital gown, expressing nervousness about being put under anesthesia for the first time. His sister, Louise, assisted him post-surgery, acknowledging that the period of silence would be hard for him given his talkative nature. The surgery followed his Valentine's Day plans with girlfriend Talitha Balinska, which included a home-cooked dinner and roses after a planned ski trip fell through.