8 h. ago Strictly casting JD Vance’s pal Thomas Skinner marks a huge shift for the show

News that the former ‘Apprentice’ star has joined the show’s roster of celebrities has sparked an online backlash, writes Rachel McGrath. What does it mean for a series that’s usually shied away from contentious castings?

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8 h. ago Thomas Skinner’s casting on Strictly doesn’t feel right. What’s going on?

News that the former ‘Apprentice’ star and pal of JD Vance has joined the show’s roster of celebrities has sparked an online backlash, writes Rachel McGrath. What does it mean for a series that’s usually shied away from contentious castings?

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11 h. ago Hollyoaks and Brookside crossover confirmed to mark Channel 4 soap's 30th anniversary

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks will celebrate its 30th anniversary in October and it has been confirmed that a special crossover episode with Brookside will air to mark the huge milestone

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25 h. ago Has Strictly FINALLY lost its sparkle? Bookies slash odds of show being cancelled as fans complain about 'boring' cast and fewer women than men sign up after abuse scandals

Strictly Come Dancing was once the jewel in the crown of Saturday night TV with millions of viewers tuning into see their favourite celebrities compete for the glitter ball trophy.

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26 h. ago Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova is seen for first time since being hospitalised after horror fall as she arrives for rehearsals with this year's celebrities

The cast of Strictly 2025 were seen for the first time since the full line-up was announced as they headed to rehearse on Friday.

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28 h. ago Strictly's Dani Dyer and Ellie Goldstein lead the celebrities arriving at rehearsals for the first time since full line

The cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 were seen for the first time since the full line-up was announced as they headed for rehearsals on Friday.

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29 h. ago Strictly star Tom Skinner's controversial life – JD Vance link, crime past and family life

Strictly Come Dancing divided fans when they announced former The Apprentice star, Thomas Skinner, as one of the contestants in the upcoming series of the competition

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33 h. ago Good Morning Britain and Lorraine star Ross King joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line

The announcement came during a Friday’s Lorraine, and he’ll join the likes of Vicky Pattison, Stefan Dennis and Thomas Skinner on this year’s installment

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34 h. ago Narinder Kaur slams Strictly bosses for 'disgraceful' casting of Tom Skinner after his divisive comments

The TV personality accused the BBC of having ‘unconscious bias’ and ‘only hiring quiet brown and black women’

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34 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner responds to Narinder Kaur after she slammed BBC show for signing him

Former Big Brother star Narinder Kaur slammed Strictly Come Dancing for choosing Thomas Skinner to take part and she took to social media to make her opinions known but now he has responded

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49 h. ago Narinder Kaur criticises BBC’s decision to have Thomas Skinner on Strictly

Kaur has questioned the decision to cast Skinner on the show after saying she was told she was considered ‘too controversial’ for Strictly.

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55 h. ago Strictly announces Thomas Skinner, Vicky Pattinson and Neighbours star Stefan Dennis for 2025 series

Announcement comes just days after Skinner was pictured with US vice president JD Vance

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55 h. ago Apprentice star Thomas Skinner hits back at liberal meltdown over his spot on Strictly as wokerati demand BBC axe him because he met JD Vance

Strictly fans have been bombarding the Beeb with complaints because they have chosen him as the tenth celebrity dancer after he met Donald Trump 's vice-president.

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56 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Apprentice’s Thomas Skinner and Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattinson for 2025 series

Announcement comes just days after Skinner was pictured with US vice president JD Vance

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56 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announce Vicky Pattison as 11th contestant live on This Morning

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the latest star to join the 2025 series alongside the lieks of La Voix, Thomas Skinner, Dani Dyer and Harry Aikines-Aryeetety

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57 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast: BBC has just ruined Series 23 for me with Thomas Skinner casting decision

Strictly Come Dancing has just ruined series 23 for me with its latest casting decision 😣

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57 h. ago Ex Apprentice star Thomas Skinner joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line

It comes after the 34-year-old met US Vice-President JD Vance for a barbecue and drinks

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57 h. ago Thomas Skinner announced as the 10th star for Strictly Come Dancing

He first hit TV screens on The Apprentice in 2019, becoming a breakout star of his series.

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57 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Apprentice star Thomas Skinner as 10th contestant for 2025 series

Announcement comes just days after Skinner was pictured with US vice president JD Vance

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57 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Thomas Skinner speaks out as he's confirmed as tenth contestant

Ex-The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has been announced as the tenth Strictly Come Dancing contestant for the new series, which returns to BBC One later this year

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