New Idea's newest columnist also revealed that he does indeed have a tattoo of his beloved furry friend.
"Yes I have a tattoo of my cat.
"It's known as a 'cat-too'.
"Mum doesn't love it," Sam continued, "But she loves coco and I softened the blow by inviting her to the Logies."
Speaking with New Idea, Sam's date was obviously bursting with pride: "I'm just so proud, so proud.
"I'm ecstatic."
When asked how he would celebrate if he won the coveted Gold Logie, Sam confessed he had not even thought that far ahead, but it would definitely be with a party.
"I haven't thought about it!
"Just with the team you know, mum gets pretty wild.
"There's no lockout laws when my mums involved anywhere in Australia!"
Even more surprising is that Sam doesn't even have an acceptance speech ready!
"No, you just got to go and have fun."