Apprentice legend Tom Skinner will be putting his dancing shoes on as he has been revealed as the tenth celebrity taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
The TV personality, social media star and businessman revealed the news this morning, August 14.
On joining Strictly, Tom said: "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!
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"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!”
Tom is the latest reveal for the Strictly cast so far, with the show back on BBC next month.
Who is Strictly star Tom Skinner?
Thomas 'Tom' Skinner first appeared on TV screens on BBC's The Apprentice in 2019, becoming a breakout star of his series.
Since leaving the boardroom, he has appeared on various TV shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Wheel, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Good Morning Britain , Faking It and Celebrity Masterchef.
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.
I better start learning how to dance 😂😂 Honestly over the moon to be asked to be a contestant on @bbcstrictly - Can’t wait to learn and give it me best shot. Bosh❤️ pic.twitter.com/ubys9kqSZ2
— Thomas Skinner ⚒ (@iamtomskinner) August 14, 2025
Tom 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.
The news of his joining the Strictly cast was first teased in a video posted on his social accounts from his favourite cafe and confirmed on Hits Radio Breakfast.
The BBC says the remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series of Strictly will be announced in due course.
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Full Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up so far
Here are all the celebrities who have been confirmed for Strictly 2025 so far:
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – Nitro from Gladiators
- Dani Dyer – former Love Islander
- Alex Kingston – actor, ER and Doctor Who star
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – ex-footballer
- Balvinder Sopal – EastEnders star
- George Clarke - YouTuber and podcaster
- La Voix - RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist
- Chris Robshaw -former England rugby union player and captain
- Ellie Goldstein - model
- Tom Skinner - The Apprentice star and social media influencer
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September.
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