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5 days ago
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Strictly Come Dancing adds The Apprentice star Tom Skinner to 2025 line-up
Strictly Come Dancing adds The Apprentice star Tom Skinner to 2025 line-up He's a TV personality, social media star and businessman and will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to BBC One this September A star of The Apprentice and Celebrity MasterChef has been added to the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up. Thomas Skinner has been announced as the tenth celebrity joining the new series of Strictly, as announced on Hits Radio this morning, August 14. So far, nine other stars have been confirmed for the 2025 line-up, with more names expected to be revealed in the days ahead. You can read the full line-up so far, here. Meanwhile, for everything Strictly 2025, click here. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Thomas Skinner first hit TV screens on The Apprentice in 2019, becoming a breakout star of his series. Since leaving the boardroom, Thomas has appeared on TV shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Wheel, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Good Morning Britain and Faking It, alongside a memorable and meme-worthy appearance on Celebrity MasterChef. Born and bred in Romford, Thomas is a self-confessed 'grafter' who has spent much of his life on market stalls and currently runs a number of small businesses, ranging from mattresses to a gym. His motivational-style social media videos, often featuring unconventional breakfasts, have become hugely popular. In 2023 he released his debut book Graft – How to Smash Life. Thomas is also a regular on TalkSport Radio and in 2024 he presented their men's mental health podcast The Men's Room with Neil Ruddock. Article continues below On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas Skinner says: 'I'm beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I've tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff! "I've never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I'm ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!' Today's news was first teased by Thomas in a video posted on his social accounts from his favourite cafe this morning. The news was then confirmed on Hits Radio with Sam Thompson. The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be announced in due course. The new series of Strictly will return to BBC next month, on September 20, as confirmed by Jon Kay on BBC Breakfast this week, more on that here. So far the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing line-up includes Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro on Gladiators, Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal and Youtuber George Clarke. La Voix and Chris Robshaw were revealed as the seventh and eighth stars joining the Strictly line-up during Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 Show on Wednesday. Also, trailblazing model and actress, Ellie Goldstein participation in the show was also announced. Article continues below Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to BBC One this September
Daily Record
5 days ago
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing adds The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner to 2025 line up
BBC The Apprenctice star Thomas Skinner is the 10th celebrity to be added to the 2025 line-up The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has been announced as the tenth celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The new line-up for the 2025 series is being announced throughout this week, with the latest cast reveal featuring the self confessed "grafter" and well-known TV personality. Since his appearance on The Apprentice in 2019, Skinner has gone on to become a breakout star of his season, and has since appeared on the likes of 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Wheel, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Good Morning Britain and Faking It, alongside a memorable and meme-worthy appearance on Celebrity Masterchef. His motivational-style social media videos, often featuring unconventional breakfasts, have become hugely popular, and in 2023 he released his debut book Graft – How to Smash Life. Thomas is also a regular on TalkSport Radio and in 2024 he presented their men's mental health podcast The Men's Room with Neil Ruddock. Born and bred in Romford, Thomas has spent much of his life on market stalls and currently runs a number of small businesses, ranging from mattresses to a gym. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Thomas teased the news in a video posted on his social accounts from his favourite cafe and confirmed on Hits Radio Breakfast presented by Sam Thompson on Thursday morning. He said: 'I'm beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I've tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff! I've never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I'm ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!' After months of speculation, the official line-up announcements kicked off on Monday, with Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey being the first name revealed. Love Island champion Dani Dyer will also take part, as well as Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston, footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and YouTube star George Clarke. Drag Race star La Voix, rugby player Chris Robshaw, and trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein were added to the much anticipated new cast list on Thursday. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton du Beke and Shirley Ballas are all set to return for 2025 alongside hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer in September.
Wales Online
5 days ago
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing announce tenth contestant as The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Thomas Skinner has been named as the tenth contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. The TV personality, social media star and businessman will enter the famous ballroom when the BBC One returns this September. Thomas first hit TV screens on The Apprentice in 2019, becoming a breakout star of his series. Since leaving the boardroom, Thomas has appeared on TV shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Wheel, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Good Morning Britain and Faking It, alongside a memorable and meme-worthy appearance on Celebrity Masterchef. (Image: Getty Images) Born and bred in Romford, Thomas is a self-confessed 'grafter' who has spent much of his life on market stalls and currently runs a number of small businesses, ranging from mattresses to a gym. His motivational-style social media videos, often featuring unconventional breakfasts, have become hugely popular, and in 2023 he released his debut book Graft – How to Smash Life. Thomas is also a regular on TalkSport Radio and in 2024 he presented their men's mental health podcast The Men's Room with Neil Ruddock. (Image: PA) On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas said: "I'm beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. "I've tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff! "I've never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I'm ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!." (Image: iamtomskinner/Instagram) The news was first teased by Thomas in a video posted on his social accounts from his favourite cafe this morning and then confirmed on Hits Radio with Sam Thompson. The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be announced in due course Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September
