Thomas Skinner shared a gushing tribute to his wife Sinead on Tuesday night as he aims to put a recent affair revelation behind him ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing stint.
The Apprentice star has found himself in the news of late after he publicly admitted to a “fling” with aesthetician Amy-Lucy O’Rourke soon after tying the knot with his wife.
Mr Skinner has insisted the affair was the “biggest mistake” of his life and claims he told his other half, who decided to forgive him after it happened three and a half years ago.
However, Ms O’Rourke has contested Skinner’s version of events, asserting the pair were romantically involved across three months rather than the fortnight “fling” he claimed.
Ms O’Rourke, who claimed on Instagram that she wasn’t getting paid “half as much as she should” for the revelations, accused Mr Skinner of “emotionally torturing” her and conducting deception with both women simultaneously.
She told the Daily Mail: “It makes me really angry that his narrative is that he told her. He did not tell her. I can’t believe he’s trying to make out that he did the honest thing.”
Ms O’Rourke also provided doorbell camera recordings showing Mr Skinner outside her residence, along with photographs documenting their time together.
She alleged he proclaimed her “the love of his life” whilst claiming his marriage was merely convenient.
The couple wed in May 2022, having met at a London bar in 2018. Mr Skinner proposed in July 2020, three months after announcing their first pregnancy.
They share three children: five-year-old Henry and two-year-old twins Roma and Darla.
On Monday, Mr Skinner tearfully acknowledged the situation had “humiliated” his wife, describing the transgression as his “biggest mistake.” He claimed to The Sun on Sunday that he provided an immediate confession to Chambers, who possessed “every right to leave” but chose reconciliation.
The businessman then returned to social media earlier this week and suggested additional revelations might surface, noting people had been offered “BIG money” for stories.
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On Tuesday, Mr Skinner appeared to attempt to put the scandal behind him, paying tribute to his “beautiful” wife and providing an update on his Strictly prep.
In an X post that has since been deleted, Mr Skinner wrote: “My beautiful wife Sinéad has made me chicken n cus cus salad. Had a full day of training at Strictly that my legs are burning, but honestly enjoying it so much.
“The diet is in full swing (still not had a pint or a bit of chocolate). Hope you all had a wonderful day. Keep on going you lovely lot. When you make a mistake no matter how long ago or how big or small.
“There are only three things you should do about it: admit it, learn from it, and definitely don’t repeat it. Watching a Disney film with the kids and looking forward to an early night. Love you all. Bosh,” he signed off, followed by a love heart and Union Jack flag. (sic)
Why Mr Skinner deleted the post remains a mystery. However, he did return to the platform on Wednesday morning to show his gratitude for one supporter who’d sent him some words of encouragement.
The fan had penned: “Growing up and older, we’ve all screwed up & made mistakes! Our mistakes aren’t all we are.
❤️
— Thomas Skinner ⚒ (@iamtomskinner) September 17, 2025
“You bought my disabled son a free double bed a few years ago which was so kind. You’ve done lots of good too. Keep your family close & move on fella!”
The Strictly star replied with a sole love heart emoji as he showed his appreciation for the kind words during such a tumultuous time.
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