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After Thomas Skinner’s bombshell interview where he revealed he’d cheated on wife Sinead, let’s take a look at the pair’s relationship over the years…

Just one week before he takes to the dancefloor for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, Thomas Skinner has revealed he cheated on his wife Sinead during a “two-week fling”.

The reality star, who made a name for himself on The Apprentice in 2019, made the bombshell revelation and admitted it was the “biggest mistake” of his life.

Thomas, 34, has found himself in the public’s gaze due to his participation on the upcoming series of Strictly, with many hitting out at his casting due to his divisive opinions. He also recently shocked onlookers after he snatched a reporter’s phone during an interview and stormed out.

As he prepares for an onslaught of public opinion thanks to his cheating scandal revelation, let’s take a look at his relationship with wife Sinead over the years, from how they met to having a family together…

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Cheating revelation

Just weeks after he tied the knot with Sinead in May 2022, Thomas revealed he had a “two-week fling” with a beauty clinic boss he met at the pub and that she offered him “cosmetic slimming treatments”.

Detailing the moment he came clean to Sinead, about his affair with Amy-Lucy O’Rourke, he told The Sun on Sunday: “I’m so lucky she forgave me. It was the worst thing I’ve ever had to do. It was terrible, I’m a very, very open book, and I don’t hide anything from my wife. She was obviously distraught, upset.”

He continued: “No one else made me do what I’ve done. But it just shows how something so brief could ruin your life.” The pair appear to be in a much better place today as she’s forgiven him for his indiscretions.

Thomas added: “My wife is my rock. She’s the person I adore more than anything in the world. And I let her down, I’m ashamed, I’m so fortunate my wife’s forgiven me, she didn’t deserve it. I was a selfish person.”

A spokesperson for Amy Lucy told the Mirror: “This has been an incredibly stressful and painful chapter in Amy Lucy’s life. She did not have a fling with Mr Skinner, she had a relationship with him and was deceived then treated appallingly. She will consider her response and speak her truth in due course.”

First meeting and engagement

Thomas and Sinead first met in a London bar back in 2018 and got engaged two years later, in July 2020. He took to Instagram to reveal he’s got down on one knee and asked Sinead to be his wife.

The BBC One star posted a snap of the two of them, with the then bride-to-be showing off her ring to the camera. He simply captioned the post: “SHE SAID YES.”

Thomas later took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share more details about the sweet moment as he revealed: “I’ve just got down on one knee to ask the love of my life to marry me. He followed with: “MY MUMMY TO BE SAID YES.”

The couple were inundated with well-wishes and congratulations messages from fans and showbiz pals as they basked in the happy moment.

Marriage and family life

Three months prior to getting engaged, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together. Sharing pictures of them both holding up the baby scan photo, he exclaimed: “BEST NEWS! Just wanted to let you know that Sinead and I are expecting a little baby.

“It works. Due date is 23 ^rd October. We are super excited! Thought I would send a little tweet to make you smile. Hope you all have a great day! We are absolutely over the moon. Thomas and Sinead,” he signed off.

The pair welcomed their baby boy Henry before going on to have twins Roma and Darla three years later on June 1, 2023.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness was noticeably emotional as he announced the news of Ricky Hatton’s death while hosting his Sunday morning radio show today

Paddy McGuinness could be heard struggling to fight back tears as he announced the death of his ‘great mate’ Ricky Hatton on his BBC Radio 2 show earlier today.

TV and radio host Paddy, 52, was clearly shocked and upset as he shared the news with listeners as he spoke after playing a string of songs back to back. He said: “Apologies everyone just had to play a couple of songs back to back there I’ve just learned erm… this terrible news that… a great mate of mine has passed away, Ricky Hatton. Erm…” Paddy then took a long pause.

“Sending love and thoughts are with his family,” he exhaled deeply, fighting back tears. “God. Ricky mate, wherever you are, this is for you…” Paddy then played Frank Sinatra’s song Blue Moon.

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Ricky was found dead found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.

The Stockport-born fighter was just 46 years old. A police cordon is currently in place at his residence on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross, Hyde.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the discovery of a body and stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious.

After his radio announcement, Paddy took to his Instagram page to post a tribute to Ricky which consisted of a black and white snap of the iconic boxer followed by a photo of Ricky and Paddy posing with Robbie Williams.

Paddy then penned in the caption: “World Champion. People’s Champion.

“I’ve had some great times with Ricky over the years. From being out in Vegas to the streets of Manchester, he always had time for everyone.

“Deepest condolences to Ray, Carol, Campbell, Millie, Fearne and all his family. Rest In Greatness champ.“

Paddy and Ricky had taken part in a number of showbiz projects together over the years including appearances on A Question Of Sport and Soccer Aid. Paddy even partied with Ricky and his then-girlfriend Claire Sweeney at 2024’s BBC Radio 2 In The Park.

Meanwhile, other celebrities have also paid tribute to Ricky including Piers Morgan, who wrote on X: “RIP Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton, 46. Found dead at his home in Manchester, police say no suspicious circumstances. What incredibly sad news.”

Meanwhile, Amir Khan said: “Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.

“As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human.

“And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other. Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what’s possible. To everyone reading this: if you’re hurting or struggling, you are not alone. Talk. Reach out. Because we need more light, more compassion, more understanding. Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories.”

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dated Claire Sweeney after the pair ‘fell for each other during rehearsals’ for Dancing On Ice, but he’s been linked to a string of women over the years

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton, known for his tumultuous love life outside the ring, has died at the age of 46. The boxing icon was found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, the police have confirmed.

The boxing legend, also known as The Hitman, met Claire, 54, on ITV’s Dancing On Ice in January and they were inseparable since. The pair were recently spotted arm-in-arm during a lively pub crawl in Greater Manchester.

Claire, who was happily single before meeting the Stockport-born trainer, was swept off her feet by his charm, leading to an ‘electric chemistry’, according to a source who spoke to the Mirror. However, things weren’t to last between the pair as things ended in December 2024. It was reported their romance fizzled out but they remained good friends.

However, Claire isn’t the only woman to be charmed by the boxer – he we take a look at the late star’s romances.

Claire Sweeney

Ricky, a former light welterweight champion, met Claire during rehearsals for the ITV reality show and began to win her over. A source told the Mirror: “The chemistry was electric. Ricky went out of the show early on but he contacted her afterwards and let’s say he started wooing her. They’ve been out on several dates.”

They added: “They’ve been seeing each other quite a bit. He is completely besotted.”

The insider went on: “It seems like an unlikely match but he’s always had a way with women. They fall for his personality, and Claire has. He knows her number one priority is her son so they are being very careful. Let’s watch this space.”

Claire, from Liverpool, last dated Daniel Reilly, the father of her eight year old son Jaxon. Their relationship ended in 2017.

Speaking to the Mirror’s Invite Only podcast in January, she said: “I really want to be with someone who makes me laugh. Someone who’s kind. Someone I will click with. So, someone like that, it just wouldn’t be about aesthetics – OK, there’s an initial attraction but I want it to be more than aesthetics, that’s the type of person I’m looking for.”

However, sadly romance didn’t last between Ricky and Claire as it was reported they called time on their relationship in December 2024 but remained on friendly terms.

Chelsea Claire

Just before his Dancing on Ice debut, Ricky ended things with Playboy model Chelsea Claire, who was 14 years his junior. The couple had a short-lived romance, beginning in the summer of 2023 but keeping their love affair under wraps until October of the same year.

Despite things seeming to go well for the sportsman, work commitments put a strain on their relationship.

A source told The Sun: “Ricky and Chelsea had a great time together, but it ended up being more of a fling. They are at very different stages of their life and Ricky is really throwing himself into training and wants to concentrate on that. Things are still really amicable and they will be friends going forward.”

Angela Blemmings

Beauty expert Angela Blemmings began seeing Ricky in July 2022 and the couple made their relationship official after sharing a snap from their romantic Dublin getaway.

Angela accompanied Ricky to the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year ceremony in December, but their romance fizzled out in 2023.

Marie Pollard

Ricky and Marie Pollard were an item in 2016 but their relationship was brief as they parted ways the next year.

However, five years on, they rekindled their romance and revealed to followers that they were back together.

The duo shared snaps from their loved-up Croatian holiday in 2021.

A source at the time revealed: “He’s known Marie for years, but they’ve grown close again. Ricky’s really happy.”

Jennifer Dooley

Ricky was already father to son Campbell Hatton, a boxer, with former partner Claire when he began dating Jennifer Dooley in 2005.

The pair, who are parents to daughters Millie and Fearne, became engaged in 2009 after Ricky popped the question on Valentine’s Day.

Yet he ominously christened their Cheshire home the ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ in tribute to Elvis Presley’s legendary track. In 2010, footage emerged of Ricky taking cocaine, leading him to enter rehabilitation whilst Jennifer remained supportive.

However, just a month afterwards, Irish boxing champion Emma Bowe revealed to the Mirror that she’d been conducting an 11-month affair with the boxer following an autograph encounter in Dublin.

The pair separated in 2013 with Ricky departing their £3million family residence, though they reconciled 12 months later.

Ricky commented at the time: “Me and Jennifer are working through our difficulties. We are no different to anybody else except my life is under the spotlight because of who I am.”

The relationship appeared to be improving when the family holidayed in Tenerife during the New Year period.

However, in 2016, following another series of alcohol-fuelled evenings out for Ricky, his 11-year romance with Jennifer concluded after he was photographed looking dishevelled whilst partying with other women.

Speaking to the Daily Star about his former fiancée, he said: “It’s very upsetting when you’ve been in such a long-term relationship and it comes to an end. I can’t deny there are times I have found things difficult.”

It seems Prince Harry is making inroads into a reconciliation with the royals – but it’s something that may leave his wife Meghan feeling somewhat ‘threatened’, a royal expert claims

As the Duke of Sussex works to build bridges with his family in the hope of returning to the UK more frequently, his wife Meghan is said to be bracing herself, “threatened” by the prospect of stepping back into the royal fold, as OK! reveals. Last week, Harry, 41, enjoyed a successful four-day solo visit to his homeland, meeting up with his father, King Charles, for the first time in 19 months.

Asked how his father was shortly after arriving at a reception for the Invictus Games, Harry – whose historic meeting at Clarence House lasted just 54 minutes – replied, “Yes, he’s great, thank you.” And he couldn’t stop smiling as he joked with guests at the central London reception – a marked contrast to the more solemn figure seen on previous UK visits.

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Harry’s trip and, crucially, his positive meeting with King Charles, sparked hopes that a reconciliation with the rest of his estranged family could be in the pipeline. But after former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that Meghan, 44, “would feel somewhat threatened by her husband being drawn back into the royal circle”, a leading psychologist has warned that the mum-of-two’s past trauma could be triggered by such a move.

Meghan has spoken openly about her negative experiences in the UK. In her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, she revealed she felt lonely when she joined the royal family and “didn’t want to be alive any more”, but was refused professional help.

During the legal case over the publication of the handwritten letter from Meghan to her dad, Thomas Markle, documents filed by Meghan’s team revealed she also felt “unprotected by the institution” and “prohibited from defending herself” when she was pregnant with Prince Archie, now six.

According to psychologist Clare Deacon, Meghan’s traumatic experiences won’t “just disappear” because she relocated across an ocean. “It isn’t erased by distance, and even years later, stepping back into a space that once felt emotionally unsafe can activate past fears, doubts, and protective behaviours,” she says.

“If reconciliation [with the royal family] led to a return or increased UK presence, Meghan could understandably feel conflicted – torn between duty, identity and the peace she’s built since.”

She added that Meghan might feel at risk “of losing herself again” if she even temporarily steps back into her old life after “finding her voice and reclaiming her wellbeing”.

Just last week, a friend of the prince revealed he has not abandoned the fight to bring his family back to the UK, telling The Times, “He wants them to know their family here. He really would like to come back to the UK much more.”

The report also claimed that Harry is planning an “under-the-radar” approach to the security issue, and “the government should expect private ‘lobbying’ from the prince” to continue. But bringing Archie and Lilibet, four, into the equation is likely to be even more unsettling for Meghan.

Psychologist Clare, founder of therapy and coaching platform Happya, says Meghan’s instincts will be to shield Archie and Lilibet from any pain she has experienced herself, and therefore bringing them to Britain, even for a short visit, would be difficult.

If a UK visit becomes unavoidable, Clare adds, Meghan needs to “explore what feels unsafe, separating past experience from present reality”, and set firm boundaries for herself and her kids.

Harry, 41, has said he “would love” a reconciliation with his family. But after losing his High Court appeal over his security provisions while in the UK, he said he “can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK”.

In July, rumours of a possible reconciliation ramped up further after a meeting between senior aides from the King’s office and representatives from Harry and Meghan’s communications team.

Meredith Maines of the Sussexes’ California-based PR team and her UK counterpart, Liam Maguire, were pictured on the balcony of a private members’ club in London with Tobyn Andreae, the King’s communication secretary, having what were described as “secret peace talks”.

Last month, Meghan revealed she loves the freedom of living in Montecito, California, branding aspects of her life as a working royal while in the UK as “inauthentic”.

Whether the Sussexes ever fully make peace with the royals again may depend not just on Harry’s longing for home, but also on Meghan’s determination never to lose the freedom she fought so hard to reclaim.

The woman named as Thomas Skinner’s fling has posted a cryptic message on social media hitting out at ‘crybullies’ and ‘narcissists’ after the Strictly star’s ‘fling’ admission

Thomas Skinner’s fling Amy-Lucy O’Rourke has shared a cryptic post after the Strictly Come Dancing confessed to having a ‘fling’ with the beautician boss. Thomas, 34, who shot to fame when he appeared on The Apprentice in 2019, recently admitted to having a brief fling with the weight-loss and aesthetics owner, two weeks after he tied the knot with his wife Sinead in 2022.

Amy-Lucy reposted a quote about narcissists but it remains unknown who she is referring to. The post read: “Narcissists are crybullies. A crybully is someone who plays the victim in a situation they created.”

Thomas, who is a father of three, recently admitted to a two-week fling with Amy-Lucy before guilt consumed him and he confessed to his wife Sinead Skinner. The reality TV star said he was beyond grateful that his wife forgave him.

Thomas, who is set to appear on the BBC dancing programme in a matter of weeks, said in a recent interview: “I had a fling. It was nothing more than that. It was the one time, it was a mistake. I woke up feeling absolutely terrible about it.”

He continued to tell The Sun on Sunday: “I felt so guilty. I told my wife. I let her down in that brief moment of madness where I wasn’t thinking, where I didn’t appreciate what I had. “

He added: “When I told my wife, I fully understood if she was to never speak to me again. No one else made me do what I’ve done. But it just shows something so brief could ruin your life.”

Thomas met Sinead in a bar seven years ago. And just two years on from meeting her, he decided to propose which came three months after they found out they were expecting their first child.

The former market trader recently hit headlines after he suddenly got up and abruptly left a press call after he snatched a reporter’s phone.

Taking to social media to address what has been described as a meltdown, he told his fans: “To set the record straight off the back of yesterday, during one of the interviews, a journalist placed their phone on the table to record the conversation. I happened to catch a glimpse of the screen and saw numerous messages – not about Strictly, but about a personal story from my past.”

He continued: “I’ve been through some difficult times in my life, which I’ve worked hard to move on from. In that moment, seeing it there caught me off guard. I felt it was best to step away and gather myself. This had nothing to do with the interviews or Strictly itself. I’m sorry I picked up someone else’s phone and I don’t even know if the journalist realised their messages were visible, and I don’t want to suggest any bad intentions on their part.”

Thomas concluded: “What I do want to say is how excited I am to be part of Strictly this year. I’m so grateful for all the love, kindness and support I’ve been shown so far. It means the world to me, and I can’t wait to give it my all on that dancefloor. Bosh.”

Strictly is set to kick off on September 20 on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer.

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Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh has previously spoken about how he is worried about dying young due to his dad passing away at the age of just 62

Alan Titchmarsh has made a morbid confession after saying time is slipping through his fingers. The TV star recently opened up about his worries of dying at a young age due to his father passing away at the age of just 62.

This has led him to already think about what may be said in his obituary. The gardener thinks that his work is bound to be mentioned by everyone he knows.

The star said that there is one word in particular that he is expecting to be in every tribute that’s paid to him. Alan was asked how he feels about seeing “decking and water features” in most towns due to his own gardening influence.

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Speaking to The Guardian, Alan replied: “Guilty. I know all my obituaries will include the word ‘decking’.” The Gardeners’ World star has been open about his health over recent years and has said that he even had to turn down taking part in Strictly Come Dancing due to aches and pains from his job.

This comes as Alan recently spoke about feeling that time is “slipping through his fingers”. Writing in Gardeners’ World Magazine, he said: “There are those who become maudlin about the increasing speed at which ‘time flies’ and, true enough, the older one becomes, the faster the hours, minutes and seconds seem to slip through one’s fingers.”

Alan has previously confessed his fears of passing away “at a relatively young age” after his father’s death at 62. In a past interview with Yours Magazine, he revealed: “The thing is, the men in my family have had a tendency to die from heart disease at a relatively young age.

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“My dad, for instance, died suddenly in 1986 from a heart attack, aged just 62.” In 2014, Alan started taking statins daily in hopes of extending his life.

He admitted initially not being sure of the treatment, saying: “I don’t like the thought of taking tablets every day, but I’m following my doctor’s advice. He thinks it’s a good idea.”

Alan has said that he has enjoyed having a good life and that it is down to “luck” and “following the wind”. He says that having a job he loves, which allows him to spend time outdoors, along with the love and support from his family, has benefited his wellbeing.

Alan has been a staple on our screens for almost five decades. He began off his career on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours and The Today Programme as a gardening specialist in 1977.

Before that, Alan had worked as an editor of gardening publications before progressing to writing his own work. His love affair with gardening first began in his youth when Alan worked as a trainee gardener with Ilkley Council.