STRICTLY Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has hit out at celebs with ‘unlimited’ money while he grafts in his delivery van.
The outspoken Apprentice star, who sells mattresses when he’s not on screen, complained about seeing other reality stars with fancy cars and houses.
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Strictly star Thomas Skinner has complained about other celebs making easy money while he flogs mattresses from a vanCredit: Instagram
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He found fame on The ApprenticeCredit: BBC
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The businessman will soon compete for the Glitterball Trophy on Strictly’s latest seriesCredit: PA
In a deleted tweet, the 34-year-old said: “How do all these celebrities have loads of money? You don’t get bundles of dough for TV or adverts etc (well I don’t)….
“But I look on Instagram and they’re always in this gaff or posting in a new motor.
“I finished me Strictly stuff earlier today and I’m now out in me van delivering mattresses. Do I need to be part of a special club now on the tele that’s gives ya unlimited monies.”
The usually upbeat dad-of-three, who is also known for his ‘bosh’ catchphrase, faced a backlash from some Strictly fans when he was announced as one of this year’s contestants.
FAN BACKLASH
He came under fire for a conviction for handling stolen goods in 2011 as well as having a selfie with Donald Trump’s Vice President, J.D Vance, on his recent visit to the UK.
Thomas addressed the fury head on and wrote on X: “Yes I did get arrested when I was younger, in fact I got arrested several times.
“And been charged and paid the price for my convictions. I wrote a book about it.”
And defending his picture with Vance at a barbecue in the Cotswolds, he wrote: “I’m not right wing.
“People are like sheep and just started saying it because I got invited to go to bbq with JD Vance and I posted a picture with him.
“Who is gonna turn down an opportunity to meet the 2nd most powerful man in the world?”
He’ll be joined on the dancefloor this September by celebs including Vicky Pattison, YouTuber George Clarke and Dani Dyer as part of the 2025 line up.
SHOW REVEAL
Back in August, Thomas “gave away” his Strictly spot.
The Sun exclusively revealed the cockney entrepreneur had joined the dance contest back in May.
Tom was finally announced as the latest Strictly signing on Hits Radio and he said: “It’s my mum’s favourite show, I’m going to be putting on the outfits and trying my best.”
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The TV star also shared a cheeky video from a cafe and tucked into his “favourite breakfast” of pie, chips and veg.
While delivering a rousing speech about taking care of yourself and working hard, fans noticed that Tom‘s alphabet potatoes spelled the word ‘Strictly’.
Strictly Pro Kai Widdrington posted clapping hands in the comments.
Tom shot to fame on The Apprentice in 2019 and has made a name for himself on social media and TV, starring on MasterChef in 2020.
He is also due to return to his roots on Celebrity Apprentice this year.
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Tom went straight back to grafting after shooting his promoCredit: X
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Tom suggested he should be part of a ‘special club’ which ‘gives ya unlimited monies’Credit: Alamy
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Some fans have slammed the reality TV star’s inclusion in the Strictly line up
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