He also apologised for picking up a journalist’s phone and walking out of a Strictly press event earlier in the month. Strictly’s Amy Dowden breaks silence on Thomas Skinner pairingBut taking to Instagram after the first show, Amy told Strictly fans and her 705k followers it’s been “lovely” getting to know Thomas. Honestly Tom it’s been so lovely getting to know the really lovely, bubbly, full of life you this week. Mainly… — Thomas Skinner ⚒ (@iamtomskinner) September 21, 2025“Thank you for being so kind and lovely to me and I’ve enjoyed your company so much. Former Coronation Street star Lucy-Jo Hudson replied: “So good to see you back.”One fan wrote: “so beyond excited for you ames!