Everything Made In Chelsea’s Sam has said about his mega-famous aunt Lisa Vanderpump
'She's like my second dad'
When it comes to reality TV royalty, Lisa Vanderpump is firmly at the top of the list. From The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to Vanderpump Rules, she’s built an empire of restaurants, shows, and iconic one-liners.
But while her name is well known across the globe, many fans of Made in Chelsea have only recently discovered that cast member Sam Vanderpump is actually her nephew.
Naturally, viewers are curious about what Sam has said about having such a mega-famous aunt, and it turns out, he hasn’t been shy about discussing their relationship.
Sam talks about his family connection
Sam first opened up about his family ties when he joined Made in Chelsea, and unsurprisingly, it became a hot topic on the show. Having Lisa Vanderpump as an aunt is no small claim to fame, especially since she’s one of the most influential figures to come out of the reality TV world.
According to Sam, Lisa has always been a big presence in his life, even outside of the cameras. Speaking to Heat, he mentioned how she’s a supportive figure and that their family connection is something he’s proud of rather than something he tries to keep under wraps.
While he’s carved out his own path in the London-based reality series, he doesn’t shy away from acknowledging just how impressive Lisa’s career has been.
And while living up to such a famous surname is probably daunting at times, Sam has said that it motivates him to push harder and establish his own identity.
Lisa Vanderpump’s influence on Sam
Lisa may be across the pond, but her influence clearly reaches Sam. He’s credited her with teaching him the importance of hard work, charm, and, naturally, good taste. While he hasn’t hinted at following directly in her business footsteps, Sam has admitted that Lisa sets the bar high when it comes to making a mark on reality TV.
He’s also spoken about how Lisa treats him like any other family member, despite her superstar status.
To him, she’s not just a Bravo icon but also an aunt who offers advice and encouragement when needed. That balance of glamour and groundedness is something Sam seems to admire, and it comes through whenever he talks about her publicly.
For now, Sam is continuing to make his own waves on Made in Chelsea, but there’s no doubt that being Lisa Vanderpump’s nephew is a fact that fans won’t soon forget.
Between his charm on the show and his willingness to open up about family, it’s clear that Sam is carving out his own spotlight, with just a touch of Vanderpump sparkle in the background.
‘She’s like my second dad’
Appearing on Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King, he spoke of the “stigma” going on Made In Chelsea relating to “wealth and affluent families,” Sam said: “My aunty, Lisa Vanderpump, queen of reality TV… someone comments online ‘his aunt’s worth 57 million’… what’s that got to do with me?”
Sam continued: “I’m a serial entrepreneur, worked in the same line of industry for the last 10 years of my life. My aunt’s like a second dad to me, I lost my dad about 10 years ago.”
He also said, speaking to Hello! Magazine: “Losing my dad at a young age was very hard and Lisa has become my guidance on that side of the family ever since… She is my rock.”
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