Overview

• Skinner posted a Monday message urging followers to "keep learning," saying he will not take criticism from people he would not take advice from and that he is training hard for Saturday’s first live show.
• He appeared to hint at the nature of his first routine in the same post, which some outlets treated as a possible spoiler.
• Professional partner Amy Dowden publicly backed him after the launch, praising his effort in training and describing a positive start to their partnership.
• Viewer criticism continued, including BBC presenter Peter Levy saying he felt sorry for Dowden, to which Skinner responded by defending her and pledging to work hard.
• Betting markets moved against him after the launch, with one outlet reporting his price drifting from 16/1 to 40/1, as scrutiny also focused on his press‑event walkout and his admission of a past affair.