BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have alleged that there is a 'plot for Thomas Skinner to win'.
Last week, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcomed the 15 new celebrity contestants, now without Dani Dyer following her shock withdrawal due to injury, with her replacement now announced, into the ballroom for the first time.
However, 34-year-old Skinner has been the talk of the show so far, following a wake of damaging reports.
Who is behind the plot for him to win - it's like Farage in the jungle - non stop media stories
Thomas Skinner finally comes clean on his affair with Amy-Lucy O'Rourke https://t.co/nod6s4h0Wo— dave lawrence 🐟🐟🐠 (@dave43law) September 27, 2025
Today, fans have blasted the wall-to-wall coverage of the controversial star known for the catchphrase 'bosh'.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, one user said: "Who is behind the plot for him to win - it's like Farage in the jungle - non stop media stories Thomas Skinner finally comes clean on his affair with Amy-Lucy O'Rourke".
To which someone replied: "Wall-to-wall Farage in the media feels like ‘I’m a Celebrity’ all over again — a manufactured circus to keep him in the spotlight, no matter how thin the story. Meanwhile, Thomas Skinner’s love life somehow makes the headlines too. Priorities, eh?"
Another user added: "Let's give him some credit. He has cured me of my addiction to strictly."
The show is now in its 23rd series. It will be continuing over the coming autumn - but one star has already had to leave.
During the launch show on Saturday (September 20), The Apprentice star Thomas said he was “over the moon” to be partnered with Amy and added: “I hope you can teach me a few moves because I’m useless at the minute.”
The 34-year-old has been in the headlines recently after admitting to cheating on his wife three years ago.
He also apologised for picking up a journalist’s phone and walking out of a Strictly press event earlier in the month.
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