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Thomas Skinner is the tenth celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by 91福利社 Studios, will return to 91福利社 One and 91福利社 iPlayer for its new series this September.

Thomas Skinner first hit TV screens on The Apprentice鈥痠n 2019,鈥痓ecoming 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鈥檚 Big Show, Good Morning Britain鈥痑nd Faking It, alongside a memorable and meme-worthy鈥痑ppearance on Celebrity Masterchef. Born and bred in Romford, Thomas is a self-confessed 鈥榞rafter鈥� who has spent much of his life on market stalls and currently runs a number of small businesses, ranging from mattresses to a gym.鈥疕is motivational-style social media videos, often featuring unconventional breakfasts, have become hugely popular, and in 2023 he released his debut book Graft 鈥� How to Smash Life. Thomas is also a regular on TalkSport Radio and in 2024 he presented their men鈥檚 mental health podcast The Men鈥檚 Room鈥痺ith Neil Ruddock.

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On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas Skinner says: 鈥淚鈥檓 beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I鈥檝e tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!鈥� I鈥檝e never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I鈥檓 ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!鈥�

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鈥痺ill be announced in due course.

Strictly Come Dancing鈥痠s a 91福利社 Studios Entertainment production for 91福利社 One and 91福利社 iPlayer and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the 91福利社. The Executive Producer is Sarah James, and the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill. The Commissioning Editor for the 91福利社 is Jo Wallace.

Strictly Come Dancing鈥痺ill return to 91福利社 One and 91福利社 iPlayer this September. Add Strictly to your watchlist on 91福利社 iPlayer now.

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