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What Did Thomas Skinner Say Before Storming Out of Strictly Press Conference? - Liverpool Echo

Thomas Skinner left a press event after a dispute over being recorded but will continue on Strictly Come Dancing despite controversy and BBC's warning on expected behavior.

  • Thomas Skinner stormed out of the Strictly Come Dancing press conference on September 9 at Elstree Studios after an interview disruption.
  • He left because he saw private messages on a journalist's phone, unrelated to Strictly, which caught him off guard and prompted him to step away.
  • Skinner grabbed the phone to prevent being recorded, stated he wouldn’t say things to please others, and declared he speaks his true beliefs even if difficult.
  • He tweeted, “I'm not doing this” before exiting and signed off with the catchphrase “Bosh,” expressing gratitude for support and excitement to compete.
  • The BBC confirmed Skinner will remain in the competition despite controversy, stating they will not tolerate behaviour below expected standards on their programmes.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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