Made In Chelsea and Celebs Go Dating star Sam Thompson has issued an apology, after he used 'gay' slurs in tweets published in 2013.
The brother of Louise Thompson wrote the tweets when he first joined the hit E4 reality show six years ago, with one reading, 'Top off, nothing gay' whilst another read, 'Even by your standards that's pretty gay dude..... X'.
Speaking to The Sun, Sam said, "I was wrong to use language like that. I’ve grown-up a lot since 2013 and would now never be so careless with my choice of words".
The 26-year-old added, "As a society, we've also come a long way, and I think we're now more aware of the power of the words we use".
The news of the tweets comes after Sam was blasted by Voodoo nightclub in Newcastle after pulling out of a personal appearance to attend the Polo with new girlfriend Zara McDermott.
Swipe through to see the history of Made In Chelsea relationships
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1 of 91. Jamie Laing and Louise Thompson
Remember when Jamie and Louise dated (much to Spencer's dismay) in 2012. Louise then left Jamie for Spencer, causing a very traumatic love triangle indeed. Poor Jamie.
2 of 92. Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing
Binks may have the perfect family with JP and baby India, but remember when she dated Jamie Laing?!? Yes, we forgot too. After years of friendship, the two found it difficult to transition to an actual relationship, so decided to call it a day.
3 of 93. Lucy Watson and Jamie Laing
Jamie and Lucy were together for a bit and would even walk their dogs together. Not one for holding back, Lucy Watson has called the show 'incestuous' and she 'no longer wants to waste time with people like Jamie and Proudlock'. BURN.
4 of 94. Lucy Watson and Proudlock
Ah yes, Lucy and Proudlock. They were the most swoon-worthy couple in SW3... oh, until Lucy found out that Proudlock was dating other women.
5 of 95. Ollie Locke and Chloe Green
Topshop Heiress Chloe Green joined the MIC lot in 2011 to date Ollie Locke. Ollie had previously dated Gabby who he broke up with to explore his feelings for men, only to then end up with another woman. It did not go down well...
6 of 96. Rosie Fortescue and Hugo Taylor
When Hugo was dating Millie Mackintosh in the show, he hooked up with her best friend Rosie. Millie then raised her glass to a party full of guests and said 'cheers to friendship'.
7 of 97. Spencer Matthews and Lucy Watson
Spenny took Lucy to Paris in 2013 and we almost believed he had given up his womanising ways. We were wrong and he admitted to cheating on Lucy with several women. Sigh.
8 of 98. Spencer Matthews and Louise Thompson
Louise joined the show as Spencer's (very despairing) girlfriend. Spencer being Spencer, couldn't stay faithful and resulted in a fair few teary scenes between the pair.
9 of 99. Alex Mytton and Binky Felstead
Binky and Alex were love's young dream (kinda) for two years until his constant cheating became unforgivable. It all worked out well though as she now has the cutest little baby girl with JP.
Voodoo club promoter Chris Williamson released a video criticising the reality star for cancelling. In a anger-fuelled rant, he said, 'Sam was booked for a PA at Voodoo tonight. He sent us a message a bit earlier saying he was ill, with Strep throat in bed, [and] was unable to make it'
'Then I put a story up that Sam's cancelled. One of my buddies linked me to this story of one of his mates'. Chris went on to say it was footage of Sam and Zara at the Chestertons Polo in the Park.
Lets just say he wasn't a happy bunny...
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