Overview

• Skinner was photographed in Brentwood with his wife Sinead and their three children days before the launch, appearing relaxed following his public confession.
• He describes the encounter as a two-week fling shortly after his 2022 wedding, while Amy‑Lucy O’Rourke alleges a three‑month relationship and says she has messages, calls and CCTV as proof.
• He continues training for Strictly and praised his professional partner as a “legend,” with the pre‑recorded launch airing on 20 September.
• Comedian Katherine Ryan challenged his claim that the episode is “forgotten,” telling listeners on her podcast that his wife “has not forgotten.”
• The BBC has reiterated that behaviour below expected standards will not be tolerated after reports he walked out of a press event when he objected to being recorded.