Thomas Skinner STORMS OUT of Strictly press conference in huge meltdown as BBC boss defends decision to cast him on show despite opposition from liberal ‘wokerati’

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On Tuesday, Thomas Skinner, a contentious figure during the dance contest, dramatically exited the initial press gathering.

According to sources, The Apprentice’s 34-year-old celebrity participant reportedly participated in just two interviews before withdrawing from the event that was hosted at Elstree Studios, which left the organizers greatly annoyed.

Thomas, seated beside ex-Chelsea player and fellow Strictly participant Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, made the statement ‘I’m not participating’ to a group of journalists as he rose from his seat holding a journalist’s phone.

It’s thought that the market trader became upset or annoyed when his political associations, particularly his unexpected connection with U.S Vice President JD Vance, were questioned.

In my capacity as a lifestyle expert, let me rephrase that situation for you: Upon a brief scuffle that resulted in a female journalist recovering her phone, I found myself exiting the scene – with BBC attendants promptly whisking Jimmy away from our table. Amidst the commotion, I found myself on a quick quest to ascertain my whereabouts.

According to a source, this is not the desired situation for Strictly. Given the recent turmoil, officials aimed for a trouble-free season, but it seems Tom’s actions are already stirring up trouble instead.

An unnamed source commented, “It’s highly unusual for a celebrity to skip the show’s press day event, and show organizers believe it sets a poor example.

‘If this is a sign of things to come, Strictly have a big problem.’

The Daily Mail reports that top officials are now holding urgent discussions on whether to keep Tom, a father of three, on the program.

Fervent viewers have flooded the BBC with complaints and threatened to stop watching the program, following Thomas’ meeting with Vice President Mike Pence and his description of him as a “polite gentleman.

Just prior to Thomas’ breakdown, Tim Davie, the head of BBC, had already defended the choice of casting the previous Apprentice star. He made this statement during his interaction with members of the Culture, Media and Sport committee in Parliament.

He mentioned that the selection of those individuals wasn’t his choice; instead, it was the production team who were searching for contestants interested in participating in ‘Strictly’, and they believed these people would engage the audience.

Undeniably, we wouldn’t consider individuals who hold extreme, discriminatory views that we deem wholly unacceptable, including racist beliefs. We categorically reject such perspectives.

‘But that’s not the case here, from what I know, I’m not an expert on the individual, per se.’

Meanwhile, Thomas has insisted that the left-wing flak is unfair.

Last month, he clarified to The Daily Mail that he’s not politically right-wing. He explained that people may have labeled him as such due to his attendance at a barbecue with JD Vance and posting a photo together, but it doesn’t reflect his actual political stance.

‘Who is gonna turn down an opportunity to meet the 2nd most powerful man in the world?’, he added.

Sometimes, individuals may dislike you even if they haven’t truly understood you – and that’s alright.

‘I hope they find happiness. We all have distinct perspectives on life, and not everyone will view things the same way. If their frustrations or resentment need an outlet, I’d prefer they direct it towards me instead of spoiling someone else’s moment. I can handle it.’

Lately, he’s been openly discussing on social platforms about the intense bullying he’s encountered since his encounter with Donald Trump’s key aide a month ago, stating that it has significantly affected him and his family.

Defending his meeting with Vance at a barbecue in the Cotswolds, he said: ‘I’m not right wing.

I might sound like everyone else because I recently attended a barbecue with JD Vance, and I shared a photo of us together.” This version preserves the original sentiment while making it more conversational and less direct.

‘Who is gonna turn down an opportunity to meet the 2nd most powerful man in the world?”

Tom was a surprise pick for the upcoming series.

After gaining fame from his stint on The Apprentice in 2019, his next significant television appearance was on Celebrity MasterChef the year after.

Recognized by his unique catchphrase, Tom brands himself as a contemporary equivalent of Del Boy, garnering a massive following on social media platforms due to his inspiring talks held at his favorite café during the initial stages.

Last month, Tom expressed frustration that his wealth didn’t measure up to other reality stars he admires on social media in a tweet, which was soon taken down.

He expressed frustration: “Why do so many celebrities seem to have a lot of wealth? It’s not as if they receive piles of cash from television appearances or advertisements, at least not me…

‘But I look on Instagram and they’re always in this gaff or posting in a new motor.

After wrapping up my Strictly tasks earlier, I’m currently on the road in my van, delivering mattresses. Does joining a television club that supposedly grants limitless money sound appealing to me? Not necessarily.

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2025-09-09 17:19