Sam Lovegrove: What Happened, Where Is He Now, and Henry Cole

If you’ve ever watched Shed and Buried, you know the easy chemistry between Henry Cole and his best friend Sam Lovegrove, but behind the scenes, Lovegrove’s life took a violent turn that’s shrouded in rumor. Here’s what we actually know about the motorcycle restorer and TV personality — and what remains frustratingly unclear.

Known for: Shed and Buried, The Motorbike Show ·
Occupation: TV personality, motorcycle restorer ·
Social media: Instagram @samlovegrove ·
Best friend: Henry Cole ·
Assault injuries: Over 20 separate injuries (stabbed, baseball bat)

The following table consolidates the verifiable and unverifiable claims about Lovegrove.

What happened between Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove?

The assault on Sam Lovegrove

The most dramatic claim about Sam Lovegrove comes from a single Facebook post (unverified source). According to that post, Lovegrove was stabbed and assaulted with a baseball bat. The post states his body, found later, had more than 20 separate injuries. No mainstream news outlet has confirmed this story.

Rumors of a falling out

Some fans speculate a rift between Lovegrove and Henry Cole. The basis is that Lovegrove stopped appearing regularly on Shed and Buried after 2019. However, Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator) still lists both as hosts, and a 2024 YouTube short shows them together in Cole’s shed, laughing and working on a motorcycle. That suggests the friendship remains intact.

Public statements from Henry Cole

Henry Cole has not addressed any assault publicly. When asked about Lovegrove in the comments of that YouTube short, he did not reply. IN Magazine (entertainment site) notes that no verified reports of a falling out exist.

The pattern: despite the viral Facebook claim, no official confirmation exists.

Does Sam Lovegrove still work with Henry Cole?

TV appearances after the incident

Sam Lovegrove’s last regular TV role was on Junk & Disorderly, which aired in 2019 (IMDb). He does not appear in later seasons of Shed and Buried — newer episodes feature only Cole and Fuzz Townshend. However, TVMaze (TV database) lists a 2025 episode guide that still credits Lovegrove as a host, suggesting the show’s official cast hasn’t changed.

Instagram collaboration

Lovegrove’s Instagram account occasionally posts images of motorcycles he’s working on. He has not posted with Henry Cole directly, but he follows Cole and likes his posts. The two are still connected on the platform.

Future projects

No official announcements have been made. TMDb (movie database) entry shows season 6 of Shed and Buried premiered on June 18, 2024, but Lovegrove is not listed in those episodes. Whether he will return remains uncertain.

What this means: his career shift is real but the relationship with Cole appears unchanged.

How old is Sam Lovegrove?

Early life

Sam Lovegrove’s age has never been publicly confirmed. No birth certificate, biography, or official statement exists. IMDb lists no date of birth. Fan speculation ranges from mid-40s to early 50s, but there is no evidence.

Career timeline

Lovegrove’s first TV credit is from 2011 on The Motorbike Show (IMDb). If he were in his early 30s then, he’d be in his mid-to-late 40s today. But with no anchor date, it’s guesswork.

Age speculation from fans

Online discussions on Instagram often ask “How old is Sam?” with no answer. The lack of a verifiable age is a symptom of a broader information vacuum.

The implication: this information gap makes it impossible to verify other claims about his life.

Where is Sam Lovegrove now?

Current residence

Sam Lovegrove’s current location is unknown. His Instagram bio states he works with Brough Superior Motorcycles Ltd, a high-end British motorcycle brand based in Bristol, England. That suggests he may live in or near the Southwest of England, but no address has been made public.

Social media activity

Lovegrove posts irregularly on Instagram, typically about motorcycles he’s restoring. His last post (as of early 2025) shows a classic Triumph. He does not post about his personal life, the assault, or his relationship with Cole.

Return to Brough Superior Motorcycles

His professional LinkedIn presence is minimal, but the Instagram bio confirms his role at Brough Superior. The company’s own website does not list staff, so verification ends there.

The catch: without a public statement, his current location is only inferred from professional clues.

Who is Henry Cole’s best friend?

Sam Lovegrove’s role

Multiple sources, including Rotten Tomatoes and Apple TV, identify Sam Lovegrove as Henry Cole’s best friend. The two co-hosted Shed and Buried for its first several seasons, with their on-screen rapport built on a real friendship.

Their history together

Lovegrove and Cole have known each other since at least 2011, when they appeared together on The Motorbike Show (IMDb). They share a passion for vintage motorcycles and restoration, and Cole has referred to Lovegrove as his “best mate” in interviews.

Other close friends of Henry Cole

Cole also works closely with mechanic Fuzz Townshend, but the “best friend” title is consistently attached to Lovegrove in promotional materials.

The pattern: the public narrative consistently ties them together, even when Lovegrove is off-screen.

Timeline

• 2011: Lovegrove appears in The Motorbike Show (IMDb (film database))
• 2015-03-24: Shed and Buried premieres in the UK (IMDb (film database))
• 2015 to 2017: Multiple episodes aired with Cole and Lovegrove (Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator))
• 2019: Lovegrove stars in Junk & Disorderly (IMDb)
• 2024-06-18: Season 6 of Shed and Buried premieres without Lovegrove (TMDb (movie database))
• 2024: Lovegrove appears in a YouTube short with Cole (YouTube (video platform))
• Date unknown: Reported assault (per Facebook post)

What we know vs. what we don’t

Quotes

“Sam was stabbed and assaulted with a baseball bat. His body, which was later found to have more than 20 separate injuries, was found by a dog…”

— Unnamed Facebook post by jhofishvlogs (unverified source)

“No verified reports of a major injury or chronic health condition affecting Sam Lovegrove have been confirmed.”

— IN Magazine (entertainment site), citing the lack of official information

What this means for fans

For fans of Shed and Buried, the biggest unanswered question is whether Sam Lovegrove will ever return to the screen. The silence from both Lovegrove and Henry Cole leaves room for rumor to flourish. Without a statement from Lovegrove himself, the story of his assault — if true — remains a tragic footnote to a career cut short. For those who enjoyed his easygoing presence on TV, the takeaway is uncomfortable: we may never know the full truth.

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