Thomas Skinner has revealed his return to the BBC after missing the Strictly Come Dancing final. During a segment on Good Morning Britain, the former Apprentice contestant engaged in a candid conversation with ITV hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid. Last year, Thomas partnered with professional dancer Amy Dowden on Strictly, who recently explained his absence from the finale. Despite facing online criticism even before his debut performance, Thomas was the first contestant to be eliminated, sparking accusations of manipulated voting.

Susanna read out a statement from the BBC during the interview, affirming the independence and accuracy of the Strictly public vote verification process. Reflecting on his brief stint on the show, Thomas expressed his plans to collaborate with the broadcaster again, dismissing any potential legal disputes. He shared his decision to skip the reunion finale to avoid further negative media attention on himself and his family.

Although Thomas missed the final, he mentioned his friendship with Amy and his upcoming golf game with pro dancer Kai Widdrington. Recounting the intrusive media scrutiny during his time on Strictly, Thomas highlighted the distress caused to his family by journalists. Despite the challenges, he acknowledged his regret for participating in the show but expressed gratitude to the BBC for his initial opportunity on The Apprentice.

An exclusive report by The Mirror revealed low voting figures for Thomas during his time on Strictly. An independent exit poll indicated his unpopularity among viewers, with minimal votes compared to other contestants. The factual data dispelled any rumors of rigged voting and emphasized the transparency of the competition results.

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