Thomas Skinner facts: Reality star's age, wife, children and businesses revealed
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28 December 2025, 11:52
Who is Thomas Skinner and what is he famous for? Here's everything you need to know about the ex-Apprentice star, including where he's from and what happened with JD Vance.
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Thomas Skinner is a controversial TV personality who first rose to fame in 2019 on the 15th series of The Apprentice.
Back then, he was known as the cheeky chap from Essex who could sell anything he touched, but his recent years in the spotlight have been more controversial.
He faced criticism following a public cheating scandal, but signed up the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing in a shock turnaround and was partnered with professional Amy Dowden.
But who really is Thomas Skinner? From how he rose to fame, to his family life with his wife and kids, here are all the important details you need to know.
Who is Thomas Skinner?
Age: 34 (born on 6th February 1991)
From: Romford, Essex
Instagram: @iamtomskinner
Thomas is a reality TV star and businessman who first became a public figure when he appeared on the 2019 series of The Apprentice. He was fired by Lord Alan Sugar in week nine.
Since then, Thomas has appeared on multiple TV shows including Celebrity Masterchef and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and is known as a character who has a lot to say, sparking much online debate.
Why is Thomas Skinner famous?
Other than his reality stints, Thomas has become a household name for a number of different reasons.
Along with being a showbiz personality, he has become a social media influencer and speaker known for his catchphrase 'Bosh'.
Thomas films breakfast videos, which have become well known on Instagram and TikTok.
He also has a book out called 'Graft - How to Smash Life'.
What are Thomas Skinner's businesses?
With his stint on The Apprentice behind him, it's no surprise to hear that Thomas has tried out a few business ventures since.
Some of his most successful ideas include 'Bosh Beds' and 'The Fluffy Pillow Company'.
Who is Thomas Skinner's wife and does he have children?
In 2022, Thomas married his wife Sinéad Chambers. The couple first met in 2018 in a bar and two years down the line he was proposing.
Thomas and Sinéad share three children together – their eldest son Henry and their twin daughters Roma and Darla.
Their marriage came under fire in 2025 when it emerged that Thomas had reportedly cheated during a two-week affair not long after their wedding.
Both he and his wife were open about the infidelity and revealed they had dealt with his actions years ago.
Thomas, reflecting on the headlines, took to social media earlier this year and wrote: "It’s been a hard couple of weeks for me and family. What I’ve learned is my wife is unbelievable."
What happened with Thomas Skinner and JD Vance?
The former Apprentice star caused controversy when he was pictured at a BBQ with US Vice President JD Vance.
After posting a picture on Instagram, Thomas received a huge amount of backlash for spending time with the Republican Party member.
He defended himself on X and commented: "I’m upset, I’m angry, and I’m sick to death of being treated like the villain by people who shout about tolerance and be be kind but show none to anyone who doesn’t agree with every word they say."
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