Thomas Skinner is reportedly suing the BBC with claims he has proof that Strictly bosses ensured he left the competitors first
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner seems to be the newest contestant to stay the boot in to the BBC. The fact TV star is claimed to be suing the organisation over claims suggesting that the dance present’s voting system was rigged.
It is mentioned that The Apprentice star, 34, believes he has proof that there was foul play so as to remove him from Strictly as quickly as attainable. Skinner and his skilled dance accomplice Amy Dowden had been despatched packing in the beginning of the sequence as the primary duo to be eradicated.
The present noticed scores from the judges from the primary two weeks added collectively, together with outcomes of a public ballot. Whereas the BBC by no means revealed what number of precise public votes every star obtained, Thomas is claimed to suppose he has proof they intentionally downplayed his whole, the Mirror reviews.
An insider claims he’s now following within the footsteps of Donald Trump and has plans to sue the organisation. Talking to The Solar, a supply mentioned: “Thomas is adamant he obtained a bigger share of the general public vote and believes he has the proof to show it.
“He’s decided to see it by means of, however there’s no manner the BBC will take this sensational declare mendacity down.” They went on: “They’ll robustly defend any sorts of claims that the voting was rigged or mounted.”
Requested to touch upon the allegations, a BBC spokesperson instructed the Mirror: “Strictly Come Dancing’s public vote is powerful and independently overseen and verified to make sure full accuracy.” Sources on the company additionally mentioned it hasn’t acquired any authorized grievance or paperwork in relation to this matter.
The Solar’s insider additionally mentioned that whereas Thomas was allegedly invited alongside to the Strictly remaining this weekend, there was no probability he’d settle for the invitation as they claimed he has been “locked in rows with bosses ever since he was despatched dwelling”.
They added: “He’s satisfied the BBC was hell-bent on getting him out as quickly as attainable – regardless of what number of of his followers obtained behind him.”
Regardless of these allegations, it was reported this week that Thomas’ no present this weekend is all the way down to a previous dedication. Nonetheless, Amy will return to reunite along with her fellow ballroom stars.
Different celebs who appeared on the sequence this 12 months embody Geordie Shore icon Vicky Pattison, Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope and Physician Who actress Alex Kingston.
It is believed that they may all make a return to the dancefloor, alongside different former contestants like drag queen La Voix, showbiz guru Ross King and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey amongst a number of others.
Within the weeks main as much as the BBC present kicking off, Thomas stirred up a storm over his behaviour off the dancefloor.
He additionally confronted backlash over his social media posts, most notably with reference to a selfie with Vice US President JD Vance.
He made issues worse for himself when he stormed out of the press launch for Strictly and snatched a journalist’s cellphone.
His marital affair was then uncovered as Thomas confessed to dishonest on his spouse simply weeks after their marriage ceremony. and by the point Strictly launched, he was splashed throughout headlines for all of the mistaken causes.
