Strictly Come Dancing star reveals five-figure salary BBC series pays
The Apprentice star, Thomas Skinner, has revealed his salary for the new series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Ahead of the new series, Skinner has been reflecting on his past and his rise to fame after appearing in The Apprentice.
Skinner earned mass attention for his “Bosh” catchphrase while appearing on the BBC show alongside Lord Alan Sugar.
In a new interview with The Times, the Essex business has revealed his salary for Strictly Come Dancing and discussed the recent reports around him.
Thomas Skinner reveals Strictly Come Dancing salary
Speaking to The Times, Skinner said that Strictly was “an absolute honour”, adding: “I’m getting ten grand for Strictly but seriously, I’d do it for a tenner”.
The Times added that Skinner's BBC PR advised that the figure should not be taken as his full fee.
Sharing how he thinks he’ll do on the BBC dance show, Skinner said that he doesn’t think he’ll do well.
Revealing that he used to play rugby, which has left him with no cartilage in his right knee, an ankle he’s broken three times and with no tendons in his right foot.
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Adding that the only dance he knows is “lawnmower”.
Skinner also discussed the dreaded “Strictly curse” with the outlet, sharing that his wife had nothing to worry about.
Sharing: “Listen, I’m a 19st fella who likes a kebab at 4am. Don’t worry, I know I’m lucky to have my beautiful wife. I’m not going anywhere”.
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