After being concerned about receiving death threats, Spider-Man actor Tom Holland’s former bodyguard is protecting Thomas Skinner, the star of Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner is bring protected by Tom Holland’s former bodyguard after he received death threats.
Former Royal Marine Daniel Gilbert joined the former The Apprentice contestant at Kempton Park Racecourse in Surrey on Thursday as he filmed scenes for Saturday’s show. Daniel was seen keeping watch over Thomas as he and his dance partner Amy Dowden filmed at a market stall.
Daniel has protected many big name stars including last year when he was seen watching over Spider-Man star Tom Holland at a pro-am golf tournament in Wentworth, Surrey. He was also part of the team working on Love Island All Stars in South Africa with Maya Jama.
He is considered to be among the best in the field, according to a source. Nothing can stop him from receiving the best training. Thomas is safe in the hands of others.
Following reports that Strictly bosses are concerned for Essex-based businessman Thomas after he received numerous threats, the report comes. When the father of three posed for a photo with US Vice President JD Vance on social media, he was immediately accused of being offensive.
The political figure, who is currently traveling in the UK, invited him to a barbecue in the Cotswolds last month.
Thomas remarked, “I’ve received numerous death threats. People claim that I am a political figure, but that is not me. On social media, it seems like the Left is constantly attacking me. I appear to be viewed by the right as a figurehead. It’s been a little too much for me.
Meanwhile, reports suggest the BBC have upgraded security this year to protect all of the show’s contestants and dancers. They replaced Olympus Security (UK) who work at Elstree Studios where Strictly is filmed, with a firm who specialises in film and TV industry work, SRM Security,
According to a source, “Bosses have a new, top-notch company on set and take show security very seriously.” When they are filming on location, they are sending close protection officers with each participant.
The production team wants everyone to feel at ease and content so they can concentrate on dancing and enjoying the show. Thomas has been open about receiving death threats and has attracted a lot of attention in particular.
Strictly is no stranger security issues and in 2020, Dianne Buswell also received death threats. Ex-servicemen were also enlisted after judge Motsi Mabuse became a target for racists in 2019, while head judge Shirley Ballas has also been subjected to threats on different occasions.
There haven’t been any changes to existing protocols based on a particular cast member, according to a BBC spokesman who spoke to the publication.
Source: Mirror
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