Archive September 27, 2025

Since his name was announced as a member of the BBC dance series this year, Thomas Skinner has been the subject of controversy.

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Thomas Skinner, the star of Strictly Come Dancing, claimed that his wife Sinead overtly condoleed him over her affair with Amy-Lucy O’Rourke.

Just weeks after marrying his wife Sinead, Thomas, 34, recently admitted to having a “one-off fling” with beauty expert Amy-Lucy. Amy-Lucy later refuted Thomas’ claims, saying that the couple had been having a three-month relationship.

After Amy-Lucy’s revelations, Thomas has since stated how his wife Sinead has been “awful” by witnessing the scandal. After the birth of their son in October 2020, Thomas and Sinead tied the knot in May 2022. In June 2023, they welcomed twin daughters.

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Even though Thomas’ affair was three years old, it recently gained attention before his Strictly debut.

Thomas has now explained how his wife managed to forgive him for the fling and how she feels the same way about it.

He said, “I know the mistakes I’ve made in my life, but it was awful for my poor wife to read it all, which is why I feel bad.”

Thomas continued, “We had already left this,” Thomas continued to write to the Daily Mail. I’m working hard and currently viewed in the public eye. My wife needs to read something she has read to get through, and my entire life has been squandered and repurposed.

The Strictly star, who is working with Amy Dowden on the series, also revealed how his wife forgived him. He continued, “We have worked at it for a long, long time until she forgives me.” Although I won’t ever claim to be perfect, it was heartbreaking to see my wife go through this. But she asserted that it wouldn’t compromise us or cause us to fall apart. She said, “I love her and she loves me to pieces.

Thomas also disclosed that his wife will attend his first live performance on Strictly until he is chosen to leave the show. The performance will take place tonight.

Due to his centre-right political stance, outspoken rants on X, and connections to Donald Trump’s vice president JD Vance, Thomas’ signing hasn’t been a popular choice among Strictly fans. However, the Apprentice star has maintained a positive outlook on his Strictly journey.

Professional dancer Amy sent a message to her partner ahead of his first live performance dance with Amy Dowden.

She wrote, “Today is the day! ” on Instagram. I’m so excited to dance on the magical @bbcstrictly floor with my amazing partner @iamtomskinner for the first live performance. Watching Tom develop a love for dancing and seeing improvement each day has been such a wonderful experience.

His day job “couldn’t be any easier” to dance and perform. We worked really hard, and we had a great time. I’ve got to know how much fun family man Tom is! Let’s have fun with this! Can’t wait to find a partner.

Dani Dyer, a star of Love Island, was forced to leave the Strictly Come Dancing studio days before her first dance on the series’ first live performance. She had a painful injury.

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After being forced to leave the show earlier this week due to an injury, Dani Dyer has now shared a sweet message to her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.

Following a fall during rehearsals that caused her to fracture her ankle, it was made public on Tuesday that the 29-year-old would no longer be able to compete in the show. Dani has sent her co-stars a message of support despite being unable to participate.

Taking to her Instagram stories, the mum-of-three wrote: “Good luck to all the gorgeous cast starting there Strictly journey tonight. Can’t wait to watch you all, so proud & know how hard you’ve all been working.. see you all soon.”

The official Strictly Come Dancing Instagram page revealed the sad news of Dani’s exit as they captioned it: “Unfortunately due to an injury Dani Dyer is no longer able to compete in #Strictly 2025. She’ll be sorely missed and we wish her a speedy recovery.”

Dani remarked, “I fell on Friday during rehearsals and landed funny. My foot swelled up so much over the weekend, and it turns out I’ve broken my ankle after an MRI yesterday.

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I was forced to leave the show because it seemed like performing the Quickstep on a broken leg was not recommended and because the doctors had told me I was not allowed to dance.

The biggest understatement is to say I’m heartbroken. Although I’m going to miss Nikita dancing, I’ll definitely be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.

Following the news, Sarah James, Executive Producer, BBC Studios added: “Dani has brought so much passion, joy and enthusiasm to Strictly, and her partnership with Nikita was off to the most sensational start.

Everyone on the show is deeply sad that she is unable to compete in the current series this year. We wish her the best recovery possible and express our love to her in the future.

Dani’s professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin took to his own Instagram to share how “gutted” he was to not perform with her on a live show. He penned: “So so gutted to have finished our journey before it even properly started.

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“We had an incredible amount of fun and laughs in such a short amount of time!” After posting a number of photos and videos of the two of them in rehearsals and at the launch show, Nikita wrote, “Really loved our partnership and hope that one day we can actually get to week one.”

He continued, “breaking my heart,” and said he was hoping for the best for her because she was so eager to watch the show. He said, “Hopefully we can pick up next year.”

Dani responded, “It brought me to tears.” She stated, “I’m crying again,” in Nikita’s post comments. Thank you for being the best teacher you have ever had, for being the most generous and amazing. We’re going to miss our laughs and dancing with you; let’s try again one day and arrange our team name.

The BBC confirmed fellow Love Island star and West End performer Amber Davies would be replacing Dani and dancing with Nikita.

Looking for fresh fall clothing to update your wardrobe? For this weekend only, F&amp, F is holding a 25% off Clubcard sale, including everything from cozy knits to practical outerwear.

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This weekend, F&amp, F will be having a limited-time 25% off sale exclusively for Clubcard holders, giving Tesco shoppers a treat. The offer, which lasts only a few days, includes a sizable selection of some of the supermarket’s best items, making it the ideal time to update your wardrobe for the chilly months.

The discount gives customers the chance to purchase affordable clothing without sacrificing style or practicality, from everyday essentials to seasonal layers.

No Clubcard? No problem; this is a free Tesco account.

F&amp, F’s take on the cult classic Dryrobe, is one standout piece that has already caught our attention. Customers can get the Tonal Leopard Print All Weather Robe in Black for £44.60 with a 25% Clubcard discount, which is typically available for a monthly fee of £59.50.

At a fraction of the price, the oversized hooded coat has been created with both comfort and function in mind. It features the same cozy, weatherproof design as its rival. This weekend offer is not to be missed, whether you’re looking to layer up for morning walks or to plan ahead for Christmas festivities.

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F&amp’s Faux Fur Toggle Coat in Brown is now cheaper than its original £49.50 price, which is in line with popular styles from Toteme, Marks &amp, Spencer, and Mango. With its chic toggle detailing and sleek faux fur, this cozy coat is a timeless piece of outerwear. For the ideal new season appearance, layer over warm knits, mini skirts, and straight-leg jeans.

The Ribbed Knit Button Collar Jumper is another item we saw. This knit is ideal for everyday wear because it has extra softness from wool for those cold winter days. The knit is now priced at £22.12 after the Clubcard discount, which was previously expected to cost a normal £27.50.

Finally, we adore The F&amp Midi Skirt’s Edit Check Print. This statement piece is a great addition to your fall wardrobe because it can be worn with everything, including oversized knits and simple white t-shirts, from chunky boots to heeled knee-highs. This fall, checks are back bigger than ever, so the heritage print is in style. With the discount, the skirt is £14.60 down from £19.50.

Fans saw her Little Mix bandmates have remained quiet about the big news, but she recently got engaged to her long-term boyfriend Zion Foster.

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Jesy Nelson has revealed she’s engaged to long-term partner Zion Foster – but her big news appears to have been met with silence from her former Little Mix bandmates.

The 34-year-old singer took to Instagram on Friday morning to share the happy moment, posting a romantic beachside snap with Zion, 26, and showing off her dazzling diamond ring. The couple, who began dating in November 2022, posed in front of a golden sunset as Jesy captioned the post: “Just got engaged to my best friend.” She later added a close-up of her sparkling ring.

Jesy, now a mum of two after welcoming twin daughters with the music star, looked smitten as she celebrated the proposal. But despite the milestone moment, there has been no public reaction from her former Little Mix bandmates; Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, or Leigh-Anne Pinnock. The group rose to fame together on The X Factor in 2011.

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It comes shortly after Jesy Nelson admitted to having “never felt more lucky in her life” by sharing photos of her new babies with her fans on social media.

The singer, who struggled with a difficult pregnancy, revealed that her baby-twins arrived back at her home after a few days for the first time after she welcomed them on 18 May.

Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, both of whom, were featured in a sweet update that Jesy shared on Instagram. The singer captioned the uplifting post, “I have never felt more lucky and blessed in my entire life.”

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She previously made an open letter about the agonizing experience of having her children in NICU. No one, or nothing, will ever be able to prepare you for NICU, she said.

The most enraging and overwhelming feeling of not being able to protect your children is “. You can’t help but hold them and comfort them when they cry, which sounds like a million wires are coming out of them.

Your heart is broken into pieces by the way that people prod them and poke them, “tubes and masks in the way that breaks your heart.” However, as the days pass and the wires begin to vanish, moments like this seem like dreams come to mind.

The most magical feeling I can’t possibly describe was seeing them reunite for the first time today. The most inspiring young girls I’ve ever met have the most heartfelt stories to tell.

Although it has been nearly five years since Jesy Nelson left Little Mix, tensions continue to permeate her relationship with her ex-bandmates. She left the band in December 2020, revealing a significant impact on her mental health. She later admitted that since leaving the band, she hasn’t spoken to her former bandmates.

She admitted in a statement to Cosmopolitan that she was “bigger than the other three,” and that there had never been that in a girl group. I was labeled as fat and obese.

I can’t believe how miserable I was, she continued. She confirmed that the silence was continuing in 2023; however, we haven’t spoken since I left the band. Never say never, but I sincerely wish them the best of luck on their upcoming solo travels.

Her bandmates have suggested otherwise despite the claim that there is “no bad blood” on her side. Jesy’s departure has been described as heartbreaking, while Jade has recently said she wishes it had “seen a better way” and “called the experience incredibly painful.” The split was “messy and” abrupt, according to Leigh-Anne.

Jesy has since left the band to pursue a solo career, while Leigh-Anne, Perrie, and Jade have each pursued their own projects, frequently referring to Little Mix as a lasting sisterhood and referring to the group as a lasting sisterhood. However, Jesy has been notably excluded from that discussion.

In addition, Jade has mentioned the group in a number of her recent performances, even making hints about a potential reunion.

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