{"id":1984193,"date":"2025-08-28T07:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1984193"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:32:55","slug":"strictly-come-dancings-thomas-skinner-complains-about-not-having-loads-of-money-compared-to-other-celebs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/strictly-come-dancings-thomas-skinner-complains-about-not-having-loads-of-money-compared-to-other-celebs\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s Thomas Skinner complains about &#8216;not having loads of money&#8217; compared to other celebs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_2753c3\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Strictly star reportedly complained about not making as much money and having to work while training.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10424321\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10424321.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Thomas-SkinnerJPG.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Skinner starred on BBC's The Apprentice\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10424321.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Thomas-SkinnerJPG.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10424321.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Thomas-SkinnerJPG.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10424321.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1023\/1_Thomas-SkinnerJPG.jpg 1023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1023px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Thomas Skinner has reportedly complained about not earning as much cash as other celebrities for television appearances and advertisement work<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: iamtomskinner\/Instagram)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> star<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/strictly-star-tom-skinner-backlash-10427905\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"> Thomas Skinner <\/a>has reportedly grumbled about not earning as much cash as other celebrities for television appearances and advertisement work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The contentious star, 34, shot to prominence on<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/the-apprentice\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"> The Apprentice<\/a> in 2019 and failed to win Lord Alan Sugar&#8217;s backing, resulting in his dismissal following the ninth challenge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The bedding and mattress business proprietor has sparked considerable controversy after his announcement for this year&#8217;s Strictly alongside personalities such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/strictly-come-dancing-star-vicky-10441601\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Vicky Pattison <\/a>and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/love-island\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Love Island<\/a> winner <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/strictly-come-dancing-faces-fix-10426891\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Dani Dyer <\/a>due to his vocal political stance, including his backing of Donald Trump and championing the concept of national pride.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10457801\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10457801\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457801.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_p07p2tvh.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Skinner\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457801.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/3_p07p2tvh.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457801.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_p07p2tvh.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457801.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/3_p07p2tvh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Thomas rose to fame on The Apprentice in 2019<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: BBC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_2753c3\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/itv-good-morning-britain-star-10457731\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10457731\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">ITV Good Morning Britain star leaves fans distracted as they fume &#8216;it&#8217;s beyond a joke&#8217;<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_2753c3\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/bbc-presenters-left-red-faced-10457578\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10457578\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">BBC presenters left red-faced as co-star snaps &#8216;look interested&#8217; live on-air<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thomas has now allegedly voiced his frustration about how fellow celebrities possess &#8220;loads of money&#8221; in comparison to him, whilst he continues working.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a now-removed tweet spotted by The Sun, he wrote: &#8220;How do all these celebrities have loads of money? You don&#8217;t get bundles of dough for TV or adverts etc (well I don&#8217;t)&#8230;.&#8221;, reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/lifestyle\/tv\/strictly-come-dancing-star-thomas-32363773\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">Wales Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But I look on Instagram and they&#8217;re always in this gaff or posting in a new motor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I finished me Strictly stuff earlier today and I&#8217;m now out in me van delivering mattresses.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10457807\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10457807\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457807.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_Strictly-Come-Dancing-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Skinner\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457807.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/3_Strictly-Come-Dancing-2025.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457807.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_Strictly-Come-Dancing-2025.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457807.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/3_Strictly-Come-Dancing-2025.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Thomas will be competing on Strictly this year<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: PA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Do I need to be part of a special club now on the tele that&#8217;s gives ya unlimited monies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Devon Live has contacted Thomas&#8217; representatives for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The father-of-three has previously used social media to respond to the criticism surrounding his Strictly participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He said, &#8220;They say don&#8217;t read the comments on social media. But I couldn&#8217;t help myself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve had absolute pellets all day on my Instagram lost about going on strictly&#8230; Have a look at some of these on Instagram &#8230;. Why are some people so angry that don&#8217;t even know me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10457803\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10457803\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457803.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_VanceandSkinnerjfif.jpg\" alt=\"The 34-year-old businessman described his evening with Donald Trump's number two as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457803.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/3_VanceandSkinnerjfif.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457803.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_VanceandSkinnerjfif.jpg 615w,&#10;          https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10457803.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/3_VanceandSkinnerjfif.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Thomas defended his meeting with JD Vance after immense backlash<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: X\/@iamtomskinner)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He also previously told the Mail, defending a picture with JD Vance, &#8220;I&#8217;m not right-wing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;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?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: &#8220;Some people will hate you without ever really knowing you &#8211; and that&#8217;s okay. I wish them well. We&#8217;re all different, and not everyone will see life the same way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;If their anger or bitterness has to go somewhere, I&#8217;d rather they throw it at me than ruin someone else&#8217;s day. I can take it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer next month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.devonlive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Strictly star reportedly complained about not making as much money and having to work while training. 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