Everything you need to know about Sam Thompson on The Hits UK Chart
Sam normally presents the show on Sundays at 4pm
Last updated 17th Apr 2024
Presenter, TV personality and all round funny guy Sam Thompson is the host of The Hits UK Chart. Sam brings you the biggest hits every Sunday from 4pm, counting down the UK's hottest new music and bringing your weekend to a close in the best way.
He may have taken a short break from his show while down under in the I'm A Celeb jungle, with our very own Fleur East hosting The Hits UK Chart in his stead... But he's returning victorious after WINNING the show!
Sam started presenting The Hits UK Chart in 2023, and speaking about taking over the show he said: ‘I cannot believe that I am going to be revealing the Number One to the nation every Sunday night! It is an actual dream come true to be hosting the Chart Show and I cannot wait to get started. Who’s going to be my first Number One?! Make sure you’re listening this Sunday to find out.’
On the show, you can hear Sam chat to some of the biggest names in music as he reveals which artist has topped the chart. You can also listen to Sam on Hits Radio on weekday evenings as he hosts his Evening Show from 7pm every Monday - Thursday.
When can I listen to The Hits UK Chart with Sam Thompson?
As we mentioned, Sam is currently in the jungle, but Fleur East is filling in for him, bringing you the biggest tunes on The Hits UK Chart every Sunday from 4pm until 7pm.
What songs have been Number 1?
If you missed Sam counting down The Hits UK Chart don't worry, take a look through the Number 1s below.
7th January - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Noah Kahan started off the New Year with his song 'Stick Season'.
14th January - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
It's another week at the top for Noah Kahan and his song 'Stick Season'.
21st January - Ariana Grande - 'Yes, And?'
Ariana Grande has returned with her new song Yes, And?', as well as announcing her seventh album 'Eternal Sunshine'. 'Yes, And?' is Ariana's first solo music in three years.
28th January - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Noah Kahan has returned to the top spot after Ariana Grande's 'Yes, And?' knocked it off the previous week. Ari has now dropped to fourth place, with Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' now at Number 2.
4th February - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Noah Kahan has another week at the top of the Hits UK Chart with his hit 'Stick Season', Sophie Ellis Bextor sticks at Number 3 with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' thanks to Saltburn and Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' stays at Number 2.
11th February - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Once again, Noah Kahan's 'Stick Season' keeps the top spot on the Hits UK Chart.
18th February - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Noah Kahan is unstoppable at the moment with his hit 'Stick Season'. The song has now been at Number 1 on the Hits UK Chart for four weeks in a row. Meanwhile, Sophie Ellis Bextor sticks at Number 3 with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' thanks to Saltburn and Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' stays at Number 2.
25th February - Noah Kahan - 'Stick Season'
Can you believe he's done it again? Noah's 'Stick Season' reigns high once more at the top of the Hits UK Chart. Also this week we saw Beyoncé's latest release 'Texas Hold Em' climb 34 places to Number 3 and Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' staying at Number 2.
3rd March - Beyoncé - 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé broke Noah Kahan's run at Number 1 with her country hit 'Texas Hold 'Em'. The song features on her upcoming album 'Renaissance Act II', due for release on 29th March.
10th March - Beyoncé - 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé reigns high again in the Hits UK Chart with her song 'Texas Hold 'Em'.
17th March - Beyoncé - 'Texas Hold 'Em'
For the third week in a row, Beyoncé has been at the top of the Hits UK Chart with 'Texas Hold 'Em', followed by Teddy Swims, Noah Kahan and Benson Boone.
24th March - Teddy Swims - 'Lose Control'
Teddy Swims has been hovering at the top of the Hits UK Chart for a number of weeks and finally he's made it to Number 1 with his song 'Lose Control'.
31st March - Teddy Swims - 'Lose Control'
Teddy Swims continues to stay at the top of the Hits UK Chart with his song 'Lose Control'.
7th April - Beyoncé - 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé returns to the top of the Hits UK Chart after two weeks away, with Teddy Swims' former Number 1 dropping to Number 2 this week.
14th April - Beyoncé - 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé continues to reign at the top with her country hit 'Texas Hold 'Em', and Teddy Swims' is once again at Number 2.
21st April - Teddy Swims - 'Lose Control'
Teddy Swims has returned to the Number 1 spot after two weeks away. The singer pushed Beyoncé down to Number 2, with Benson Boone sticking at Number 3 this week with Beautiful Things.
28th April - Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone - 'Fortnight'
We have a new Number 1, Taylor Swift's collab with Post Malone 'Fortnight' has knocked Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' off the top spot.
5th May - Teddy Swims - 'Lose Control'
Taylor Swift could only make it one week at Number 1 on the Hits UK Chart, as Teddy Swims regained the top spot once again, making it his fourth week at Number 1 this year.
How to listen to Sam's other shows:
You can also listen to Sam on The Hits Radio Evening Show with Sam Thompson, which is on Monday - Thursday from 7pm. Join Sam as he brings you the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks, as well as being joined by some of the biggest stars.
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