Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

Sam's debut novel, The Moor, was published by Unbound. His short story The Purgatory Game has been optioned for a movie adaptation by Lyrical Media, with Automatik producing and Bryan Edward Hill adapting for the screen.

Latest From Sam Haysom

Seth Meyers mocks Trump's Truth Social rant about the NYT

"That's definitely how young people talk."

11/27/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man sits behind a talk show desk. On the left is an image of the president.

A man sits behind a talk show desk. On the left is an image of the president.

Jimmy Kimmel gleefully mocks Trump's enthusiastic reaction to meeting Mamdani

"It was like he was giving a wedding toast to his new son-in-law."

11/25/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, arms wide and grinning. The caption at the bottom reads, "What a turn of events."

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, arms wide and grinning. The caption at the bottom reads, "What a turn of events."

Seth Meyers spends 5 minutes unpacking Trump's lengthy Epstein rant on Truth Social

"Is there no character limit on Truth Social?"

11/21/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man sits behind a talk show desk. On the left is an image of the president, and a screenshot from Truth Social.

A man sits behind a talk show desk. On the left is an image of the president, and a screenshot from Truth Social.

Jimmy Kimmel has the perfect response to Trump calling for him to be fired again

"Hi Mr President!"

11/21/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. At the bottom is a screenshot of a post from Truth Social.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. At the bottom is a screenshot of a post from Truth Social.

Cynthia Erivo explains the story behind her new meme

It all makes sense now.

11/20/2025

By Sam Haysom

A woman sits on a talk show sofa opposite a man, recreating an image of herself that the man is holding in which she holds up a hand.

A woman sits on a talk show sofa opposite a man, recreating an image of herself that the man is holding in which she holds up a hand.

Jimmy Kimmel is skeptical about Trump releasing the Epstein files

"Will we get the original documents?"

11/20/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage.

Joe Hill on the surprising reason he writes a screenplay every year

"It's impossible to put a value, to me personally, on the work I do as a screenwriter."

11/19/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man stands next to a typewriter with a piece of paper in the top indicating a screenplay.

A man stands next to a typewriter with a piece of paper in the top indicating a screenplay.

'Stranger Things' stars Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo cold-calling famous friends is a fun time

Chaos.

11/19/2025

By Sam Haysom

Two men sit in a radio studio holding a phone.

Two men sit in a radio studio holding a phone.

Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Trump saying 'quiet piggy' to a reporter

"He said, 'quiet piggy' to a reporter and it barely made the news."

11/19/2025

By Sam Haysom

Jimmy Kimmel presents his monologue.

Jimmy Kimmel presents his monologue.

Cloudflare down: What we know about the outage so far

Here we go again...

11/18/2025

By Sam Haysom

Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Trump pivoting on the Epstein files

"'We have nothing to hide.' I have some bad news, there's no 'We'. It's just you bro."

11/18/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. At the bottom of the screen is a screenshot from TruthSocial.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage. At the bottom of the screen is a screenshot from TruthSocial.

Jon Stewart has a blunt response to Trump saying 'we have nothing to do with Epstein'

"First of all, are you OK?"

11/18/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of the president.

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of the president.

'Wicked: For Good' cast introducing each other via song is a fun bop

Catchy!

11/17/2025

By Sam Haysom

The cast of Wicked in coloured squares.

The cast of Wicked in coloured squares.

'Pluribus' episode 3: Can you actually stay at that ice hotel?

Looks beautiful, if a little chilly.

11/17/2025

By Sam Haysom

Two women stand in a room made of ice in warm furs.

Two women stand in a room made of ice in warm furs.

'IT: Welcome to Derry' mid-season trailer teases a key event in the book

Uh oh.

11/17/2025

By Sam Haysom

A scary looking clown is seen in the mist.

A scary looking clown is seen in the mist.

'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 4 ends with a throwback to the movies

Hang on a minute...

11/17/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in military uniform stands outside.

A man in military uniform stands outside.

Joe Hill on AI: 'It's just part of the general rot'

The horror author has an uneasy relationship with technology.

11/13/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man sits behind a podium with a microphone in front of him.

A man sits behind a podium with a microphone in front of him.

Glen Powell's 'SNL' promo features some glorious dance moves

Christopher Walken style.

11/13/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit dances in a studio while looking at the camera.

A man in a suit dances in a studio while looking at the camera.

Stephen Colbert reacts to newly released Epstein emails about Trump

The "Late Show" host isn't surprised.

11/13/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage holding a finger in the air.

A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage holding a finger in the air.

'The Daily Show' weighs in on new Epstein emails sent about Trump

"Every detail that comes out makes him look more and more suspicious."

11/13/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of the president.

A man in a suit sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of the president.

'The Daily Show' brutally roasts Trump's plans for a 50-year mortgage

"This man is creating generational debt."

11/12/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of a house for sale.

A man sits behind a talk show desk. In the top left is an image of a house for sale.

Jimmy Kimmel pays heartbreaking tribute to his best friend and band leader Cleto Escobedo III

"Cherish your friends. We're not here forever."

11/12/2025

By Sam Haysom

A tearful man stands on a talk show stage.

A tearful man stands on a talk show stage.

Glen Powell reacting to unpopular opinions from radio callers is a fun watch

Someone said he peaked with "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over".

11/11/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man sits in a radio booth wearing headphones.

A man sits in a radio booth wearing headphones.

Jimmy Kimmel gleefully reacts to Trump being booed at an NFL game

"Wow, that's incredible insight."

11/11/2025

By Sam Haysom

A man stands smiling on a talk show stage. The caption at the bottom reads, "It's like a whole stadium full of Melanias."

A man stands smiling on a talk show stage. The caption at the bottom reads, "It's like a whole stadium full of Melanias."

Jon Stewart rants for 22 minutes about the end of the government shutdown

The "Daily Show" host is furious.

11/11/2025

By Sam Haysom