Overview

• Skinner was photographed dining out in Brentwood with his wife, Sinead, and their three children days before the BBC One series returns.
• In an Instagram Story, he said his professional dance partner is a “legend” and reported intense training ahead of the pre‑recorded launch on September 20 and the first live show on September 27.
• Earlier this month he admitted to a “fling” shortly after his 2022 wedding and called it the biggest mistake of his life, saying his wife forgave him.
• Amy‑Lucy O’Rourke disputes his account as a brief fling, describing it as a months‑long relationship and saying she has texts, calls, voice notes and CCTV as evidence.
• Skinner also posted a lengthy statement on X saying he has been targeted by abuse and that he is focused on his family and moving forward.