Who is Thomas Skinner? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant and TV personality
He's swapped the boardroom for the ballroom.
Strictly Come Dancing season has finally arrived, with the live shows of the series well underway.
Earlier this summer, the BBC unveiled the 15 famous faces who'd be taking to the dance floor this autumn, including Thomas Skinner.
"No one's ever going to think that someone like me would be doing Strictly," he told Radio Times magazine.
"I want people to see that I can try new things and literally learn how to dance. I love that this show brings so much joy to families."
And whilst he may be trying to learn how to dance, he hasn't been doing it very well, coming third from last in Week 1's leaderboard.
As Strictly season gets underway, read on to find out more about Thomas Skinner.
Who is Thomas Skinner?
Age: 34
Job: Businessman
Instagram: @iamtomskinner
Partner: Amy Dowden
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.
Thomas Skinner's Strictly journey so far
Scoreboard
Week 1: Paso Doble (2+4+5+5) = 16
What is Thomas Skinner dancing to in Week 2 on Strictly?
Thomas and dance partner Amy will be dancing the Salsa to Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden.
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!"
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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.
Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.
