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Thomas Skinner says he was not good enough for Strictly: ‘I move like a fridge’

Skinner and his dance partner Amy Dowden were the first couple eliminated from the BBC One show.

Evening Standard

Strictly: Ola Jordan brands Tom Skinner’s salsa the ‘worst’ she’s ever seen after exit

The former Apprentice star’s upbeat salsa failed to win over the judges or the public and former Strictly pro Ola Jordan was not surprised

Evening Standard

Fans react as Thomas Skinner first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly

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Amy Dowden’s emotional message to Thomas Skinner after Strictly exit

Amy Dowden was visibly emotional after she and partner Thomas Skinner became the first couple to exit Strictly Come Dancing 2025, with the dancer telling the TV personality he “brought her back”.

The Independent UK

Strictly viewers react to Thomas Skinner being voted out after two weeks

Controversial internet personality was widely considered to be one of the poorest dancers on the show, with some viewers calling his efforts ‘traumatising’ to watch

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner becomes first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing

‘I can’t really dance that well but I’ve had fun,’ says Skinner

The Independent UK

First contestant eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

The remaining 14 couples will take to the dancefloor next week for movie week.

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See the first celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden have become the first pair to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 scores from week 2 - see who's top of the leaderboard

See all the scores and the leaderboard after week two of Strictly Come Dancing 2025

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Surprise contestant tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week two

Former Love Island winner Amber Davies topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week two, scoring 29 for her samba with partner Nikita Kuzmin, bringing her total to 56. Davies replaced fellow Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen, who was forced to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle during…

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Thomas Skinner left visibly frustrated by second week of low scores

‘I ain’t good at dancing,’ businessman admits after salsa to Dizzee Rascal’s ‘Bonkers’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Tom Skinner and Amy Dowden deliver lift-packed salsa ahead of first eliminations

All the updates from week two of the BBC dancing competition

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner reveals Strictly ‘lifestyle changes’ have led to dramatic weight loss

Thomas Skinner has revealed that “lifestyle changes” he has made for Strictly Come Dancing have led to a dramatic weight loss.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Amy Dowden ‘under the weather’ days before second live show

‘Strictly’ star is set to perform a salsa with Thomas Skinner on Saturday evening

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Strictly’s Thomas Skinner takes Amy Dowden for English breakfast at favourite cafe

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner took professional partner Amy Dowden for breakfast at a cafe he is known to frequent.

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner speaks out against backlash to first Strictly 2025 performance

Former ‘Apprentice’ star hit out at ‘hate frenzy’ he said the media had created against him, after emerging as the most controversial contestant on this year’s series

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner’s Strictly debut dubbed ‘worst ever’ by baffled fans

‘That was the unsexiest paso doble I’ve ever seen,’ tweeted one audience member, amid controversy that has engulfed the ‘Apprentice’ star

Evening Standard

Thomas Skinner says he does not regret ‘right decision’ to join Strictly

The former Apprentice star admitted to cheating on his wife just weeks after their wedding.

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The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner praises ‘superstar’ Strictly partner Amy Dowden as dancer meets wife and family

Watch as Amy Dowden meets Strictly Come Dancing partner Thomas Skinner’s family ahead of the first live show on Saturday (27 September).

The Independent UK

Strictly fans left in dark over who might replace Dani Dyer after she quits show

Dyer ‘heartbroken’ after quitting BBC show because of ankle fracture in rehearsals

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star upset after being ‘left out’ of 2025 series

‘I do feel disappointed,’ professional dancer said

The Independent UK

Dani Dyer forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing with fractured ankle

Contestant is ‘heartbroken’ after being forced to withdraw

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing star Dani Dyer ‘heartbroken’ as she’s forced to withdraw days before live show

The celebrity was injured during rehearsals and has been advised by doctors that they can not continue in the BBC dance competition

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Thomas Skinner forced to scrap ‘Bosh’ brand after legal row with Bosch

The businessman had hoped to release a collection of bedding and candles under the phrase he regularly uses on social media

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Thomas Skinner vows to ‘keep learning’ ahead of first live show

The businessman and TV personality has so far been making headlines for all of the wrong reasons since being announced for the BBC dance competition

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