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Thomas Skinner is the tenth celebrity contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2025

The TV personality, social media star and businessman will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer this September

Published: 09:13 am, 14 August 2025
A head and shoulders shot of Thomas Skinner in a dark body warmer over a dark top, smiling to camera. He's set against a glittering blue background.
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!
— Thomas Skinner

Thomas Skinner is the tenth celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios, will return to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer for its new series this September.

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, 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.

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!â€

The news was first teased by Thomas in a video posted on his social accounts from his favourite cafe and 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 is a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios Entertainment production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. The Executive Producer is Sarah James, and the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill. The Commissioning Editor for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is Jo Wallace.

Strictly Come Dancing will return to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer this September. Add Strictly to your watchlist on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer now.

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