Overview

• Skinner gave his most detailed comments yet, saying the affair occurred weeks after his wedding and that reading the coverage has been hardest on his wife.
• He characterises the liaison as a brief mistake, while Amy‑Lucy O’Rourke maintains it lasted three months and says he introduced her as his girlfriend.
• He says Sinead ultimately forgave him after a long period of strain and describes her as his rock as they focus on family life.
• The first Strictly 2025 live show airs tonight with judges delivering initial scores and no public vote this week, according to the coverage.
• He remains in the competition partnered with professional Amy Dowden, and Sinead was expected in the Elstree audience for the broadcast, the Mirror reported.