Who is Thomas Skinner? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and TV personality
He's swapping the boardroom for the ballroom.
Strictly Come Dancing season is fast approaching, with the countdown officially on until the starry show returns to the Saturday night schedules.
Earlier this summer, the BBC unveiled the 15 famous faces who'd be taking to the dance floor this autumn, including Thomas Skinner.
He'll be swapping the boardroom for the ballroom this series, as he joins a long list of celebrities all hoping to take home the coveted Glitterball trophy.
As get closer and closer to Strictly season, read on to find out more about Thomas Skinner.
Who is Thomas Skinner?
Age: 34
Job: Businessman
Instagram: @iamtomskinner
Thomas Skinner rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on The Apprentice, and while he didn't win the show, he has since become one of the more popular contestants and continues to appear on various TV programmes.
Since his stint on the BBC programme, he has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
He currently runs a number of small businesses. including a gym. In 2023, he released his debut book, Graft - How to Smash Life, and is a regular on TalkSport Radio.
What has Thomas Skinner said about Strictly Come Dancing?
On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas Skinner 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!"
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
