Thomas Skinner Shares Playful Makeover Photo Following Strictly Outburst Apology

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Thomas Skinner Apologizes After Press Conference Meltdown, BBC Stands Firm
[Image: Thomas Skinner smiling in a stylist’s chair with two hairdressers. Caption: Thomas shared a lighthearted post after his apology, captioning it, “Just had me first blow dry. Bosh.”]

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner, 34, has apologized following an explosive incident at the show’s press day, where he snatched a journalist’s phone before storming out. Despite calls for his removal, BBC bosses confirmed he will remain in the lineup, insisting he can “handle the pressure.”

The Incident and Apology
During Tuesday’s press event, Thomas reportedly grew agitated after glimpsing messages on a reporter’s phone related to his past. He later apologized on Instagram, explaining he felt “triggered” by the content. “I’ve worked hard to move on from difficult times,” he wrote, admitting he “shouldn’t have picked up the phone” but denied malice toward the journalist.

[Image: Thomas looking solemn while running errands. Caption: Thomas appeared tense hours after the incident while out in Borehamwood.]

BBC Backs Thomas
Insiders revealed Strictly producers held crisis talks but ultimately stood by the former Apprentice star. A source noted, “Tom felt out of his depth but is committed to focusing on the dancefloor.” Thomas, who’s paired with a pro dancer for the prerecorded launch show, later shared a playful salon photo, signaling a return to business as usual.

Political Backlash and Past Controversies
Thomas’s casting drew criticism from some fans due to his vocal support for U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Donald Trump. He previously posted a photo with Vance at a Cotswolds BBQ, calling him a “proper gent.” Critics argue platforming his conservative views is “inappropriate,” but Thomas insists he’s on Strictly to inspire “pint-drinking dads with beer bellies.”

[Image: Thomas posing with actor Danny Dyer. Caption: Thomas with co-star Danny Dyer at the Strictly launch.]

Criminal History Resurfaces
The market trader’s past legal troubles also resurfaced. In 2011, he was convicted for handling stolen goods, including Body Shop products and diazepam tablets. Earlier this year, he faced backlash after criticizing Greggs robbers while wearing designer clothes, prompting accusations of hypocrisy. Thomas defended himself online, stating he’d “paid the price” and now mentors youth on avoiding crime.

[Image: Thomas with wife Sinead and their children. Caption: Thomas credits fatherhood for helping him turn his life around.]

Looking Ahead
Despite the drama, Thomas remains focused on Strictly, calling it his mother’s “favorite show.” With the BBC’s support, he aims to prove himself on the dancefloor—one “bosh” at a time.

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