Made In Chelsea: Sam Thompson to make shock RETURN and confront former pal Jamie Laing over Sophie Habboo romance
He quit the E4 series earlier this year after admitting that getting dumped by ex Sophie Habboo 'chipped away at my confidence'.
However, it looks as though Sam Thompson, 26, is making a comeback to Made In Chelsea as he appears in the show's brand new trailer ahead of series 18.
His grand return could also see him confront former BFF Jamie Laing, after Jamie pursued a relationship with Sam's ex Sophie.
![Look who's back: Sam Thompson, 26, is making a comeback to Made In Chelsea as he appears in the show's brand new trailer ahead of series 18](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/12/19/17197706-7349797-Look_who_s_back_Sam_Thompson_26_is_making_a_comeback_to_Made_In_-a-12_1565633565687.jpg)
Look who's back: Sam Thompson, 26, is making a comeback to Made In Chelsea as he appears in the show's brand new trailer ahead of series 18
A new trailer for the show features throwback snaps of the cast in a nostalgic montage, with Sam taking centre stage.
Images include a younger Sam with Jamie in happier times, with the clip also seeing Jamie and Sophie share a passionate kiss.
The video also includes a clip of Sam in the present day, cementing his return to the hit series, following his departure in March this year.
Opening up about why he walked away from the show after six years, Sam admitted to Heart Radio that he struggled to deal with his recent break-up from co-star Sophie aka 'Habbs'.
![Showdown: His grand return could also see him confront former BFF Jamie Laing, after Jamie pursued a relationship with Sam's ex Sophie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/12/19/17197712-7349797-image-a-11_1565633558179.jpg)
Showdown: His grand return could also see him confront former BFF Jamie Laing, after Jamie pursued a relationship with Sam's ex Sophie
The TV personality, who dated the 25-year-old from last May till November, admitted to breakfast hosts Lucy Horobin and Jamie Theakston: 'Getting dumped all the time was chipping away at my confidence'.
Detailing the break-up, he elaborated: 'You don't want to be around your ex. Everyone on there is now more her friend and a lot of my friends have upped and left.
'[MIC] takes your soul, you are so invested in it as it is is your real life', the reality star added.
However, he also didn't rule out a comenbback to the show, tellimng Digital Spy: 'I think: "just do what you think is fun". I think that’s just the main thing you do, really. So I don’t shut the door on anything.'
![Showdown: The new MIC trailer teases an explosive confrontation between Jamie and Sam](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/12/19/17197718-7349797-image-a-14_1565633594199.jpg)
New trailer: Images include a younger Sam with Jamie in happier times, with the clip also seeing Jamie and Sophie share a passionate kiss
It was also reported earlier this year that Sam and Jamie had fallen out after Jamie tested their friendship by cracking on with Sophie.
A source revealed to The Sun in May: 'Sam has been left devastated by Jamie’s actions. They’ve been close friends for years and Jamie knows how heartbroken Sam was when Habbs finished with him.'
With Sam returning to the Chelsea fold, there's a strong possibility that he could confront Jamie over his actions.
Away from the show, Sam is now happily loved up with Zara McDermott, with the Love Island beauty recently throwing her beau a Harry Potter themed party.
![He's off: Louise's sister Sam, 26, who returned to the show in August, said he left after strugging to deal with his recent break-up from co-star Sophie 'Habbs' Habboo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/12/10/10872450-6798845-image-a-14_1552387847173.jpg)
He's off: Sam quit Made In Chelsea in March this year, six years after first appearing on the show
![Tricky: In an interview with Heart, the Celebs Go Dating star admitted he's made a departure from the series after struggling to deal with his break-up from co-star Habbs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/12/10/10871654-6798845-image-a-13_1552387840574.jpg)
Tricky: In an interview with Heart , the Celebs Go Dating star admitted he's made a departure from the series after struggling to deal with his break-up from co-star Sophie 'Habbs' Habboo
Joining Sam and Jamie for the new series are regulars Olivia Bentley, Alex Mytton, Mark Francis Vandelli, Miles Nazaire, James Taylor, Sophie ‘Habbs’ Habboo, Sophie Hermann, Harry Barron and Melissa Tattam, Fredrick Ferrier and Eliza Batten.
While newcomers to series 17 returning include Maeva D'Ascanio, Verity Scarlett Bowditch, Freddie Brown, Amelia Mist, Rosi Mai, Angus Findlay, Hugo Leefe and Sammy Allsop.
In addition to alumnae Sam returning to the cast, Victoria Baker-Harber, Oliver Proudlock and Emily Blackwell will also be making guest appearances.
Sam first emerged on the reality TV scene in MIC's sixth series in 2013 as Louise's protective younger brother.
The CBB star quickly forged close friendships with co-stars Spencer Matthews and Jamie, and embarked on a series of short-lived romances.
Hunky Sam's most high-profile relationship was with Tiffany Watson from 2014 till 2017, before she officially called it quits after he kissed Canadian beauty Mimi Bouchard during a trip in Ibiza in July 2017.
![Candid: The TV personality admitted 'getting dumped all the time was chipping away at my confidence'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/03/12/10/10871778-6798845-Candid_The_TV_personality_admitted_to_breakfast_hosts_Lucy_Horob-a-16_1552388017790.jpg)
Candid: The TV personality admitted to breakfast hosts Lucy Horobin and Jamie Theakston: 'Getting dumped all the time was chipping away at my confidence'
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