Apprentice star ‘gives away' he's signed up for Strictly as celeb mates and pro dancers rush to congratulate him
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TOM Skinner has 'revealed' he's signed up to this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Apprentice legend is swapping the pressures of the boardroom for the glitz of the ballroom when the BBC show returns in September.
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Apprentice star Tom Skinner gave away that he's signed up to Strictly
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Tom shot to fame on The Apprentice in 2019
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Tom has undergone a body transformation since finding fame and is now a regular at the gym
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The TV star shared a cheeky video from a cafe and tucked into his "favourite breakfast" of pie, chips and veg.
While delivering a rousing speech about taking care of yourself and working hard, fans noticed that Tom's alphabet potatoes spelled the word 'Strictly'.
Strictly Pro Kai Widdrington posted clapping hands in the comments.
And ex-Towie star Ferne McCann said: "OH MY GOODNESS TOM! Strictly please no what an epic booking"
Tom also dished out some words of wisdom in the clip: "Good Morning and happy Thursday you lovely lovely people!
"I wanna wish you all a fantastic day and I'm starting mine the right way in the one and only Dinos Cafe. Keep on moving forward and don't look back.
"Never take any criticism from anyone you wouldn't take advice from.
"Today is gonna be a blinder. Just always believe in yourself and you know me, I never look when I pour the gravy because I'm the absolute guvna!
"Sending love to you and your families. Bosh."
Tom shot to fame on The Apprentice in 2019 and has made a name for himself on social media and TV, starring on MasterChef in 2020.
He is also due to return to The Apprentice in the celebrity spin-off.
The Sun also revealed earlier this year that Tom, 34, will return to his TV roots after joining the line-up of Celebrity Apprentice.
And Tom has been getting into shape before his return to TV.
He took to Instagram to share snaps showing off his huge arms in a series of gym selfies.
He captioned his uploads back in May: 'Slow progress is better than no progress.
'Stay positive and don't give up. Train quietly and let your success be the noise.'
WHO ELSE HAS SIGNED UP TO STRICTLY?
Gladiators' Nitro, ex-Love Islander Dani Dyer, actress Alex Kingston and former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were all named as having signed for the contest.
On Tuesday EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, 47, and YouTuber George Clarke were revealed to have signed up.
The BBC are expected to reveal the remaining contestants over the coming week.
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