Thomas Skinner shared a motivational message about resilience after his ‘secret mistress’ Amy-Lucy O’Rourke vowed to expose him.
The Apprentice star, 34, cheated on his wife Sinéad just weeks after their wedding in May 2022, and admitted that the ‘two week fling’ was a ‘moment of madness’.
However, Amy-Lucy later claimed in an interview with the Daily Mail that their secret relationship lasted three months, during which time he said he was in love with her and unhappy with his wife.
After the affair came to light, Amy-Lucy took to Instagram to claim she could expose Thomas, stating she had ‘receipts’ to prove what he ‘put her through’.
With the drama showing no signs of dying down, Thomas addressed his 700,000 followers on Thursday, in which he referenced the ‘dark shadows’ of life.
Alongside a selfie, he penned: ‘Good Morning You Lovely People!!’
Thomas Skinner claimed ‘dark shadows are behind’ him as he shared a motivational message about resilience on Thursday after his ‘secret mistress’ vowed to expose him
The Apprentice star, 34, cheated on his wife with aesthetician Amy-Lucy O’Rourke (pictured) just weeks after their wedding in May 2022, saying it ‘was a ‘moment of madness’
Mere hours before Thomas’ motivational post, Amy-Lucy had insisted she wasn’t a ‘homewrecker’ after being targeted by trolls
Thomas continued: ‘Nice early start in the gym finishing up my work out and looking forward to another day of dancing with my wonderful Strictly partner.
‘Remeber [sic]….Never give up, because one day you will look back and be glad you didn’t!
‘Now go smash it! You are ten times stronger than you can ever imagine.
‘Make today your day!! Keep your face pointing to the sunshine and the dark shadows will always fall behind you! Bosh.’
Mere hours earlier, Amy-Lucy had insisted she wasn’t a ‘homewrecker’ after being targeted by trolls.
Despite his upbeat message, Thomas looked tense as he was spotted attending rehearsals later in the day.
The mattress salesman kept his head down and his brow furrowed as he took a phone call outside the studios.
In contrast, Amy Dowden, who was also seen arriving at the studios, looked in great spirits as she smiled and waved at onlookers.
Thomas, who was casually clad in black shorts and suede clogs, then finished his call and made his way inside to carry on rehearsals.
Despite his upbeat message, Thomas looked tense as he was spotted attending rehearsals later in the day
The mattress salesman kept his head down and his brow furrowed as he took a phone call outside the studios
Thomas, who was casually clad in black shorts and suede clogs, then finished his call and made his way inside to carry on rehearsals
In contrast, Amy Dowden, who was also seen arriving at the studios, looked in great spirits as she smiled and waved at onlookers
Amy sported black leggings with a pink T-shirt and brown suede jacket as she headed to rehearsals alongside Thomas
Since it was announced last month that Thomas would be joining the Strictly line-up, he has been engulfed in scandal.
During the Strictly press day, Thomas grabbed a female reporter’s phone during an interview after ‘numerous messages about a personal story from his past’ flashed up on her phone.
He then shared a statement in which he apologised to the journalist and admitted he was working to ‘move past difficult moments in his past’.
Days later Thomas admitted that he cheated on his wife, claiming the ‘moment of madness’ saw him almost ‘ruin his life.’
Daily Mail revealed that communication between Thomas and Amy-Lucy began on May 13 2022 – just eight days before he married Sinead.
Amy-Lucy previously insisted that she hadn’t revealed the affair for money or for 15 minutes of fame but instead to make clear how badly she feels she has been treated.
‘No-one knows the full story, the story’s massive the story is insane,’ she posed on Monday.
‘I’ve had to give recipes I’ve had to show text messages, phone calls, voice notes, CCTV. There’s message with me saying “I cant believe you’ve done this to me” I’ve proved it.
‘It’s not about money it’s about speaking my truth and about what Thomas put me though.’
After the affair came to light, Amy-Lucy took to Instagram to claim she could expose Thomas, stating she had ‘receipts’ to prove what he ‘put her through’
Later on Instagram Amy-Lucy shared a slew of vicious memes as she appeared to take a further swipe at Thomas.
One read: ‘POV: You gave an ugly man a chance now he’s walking around like he did you a favour.’
While the second said: ‘We love blaming women for choosing the wrong man, but never blame the man who FAKED his entire personality just to get her.’
Thomas shared a new post on X on Tuesday about ‘making mistakes’ – following his cheating scandal – before swiftly deleting it.
He reflected on the recent revelations in a new post as he said you have to learn from your mistakes and ‘definitely not repeat them’.
Alongside a snap of the dinner Sinead had made him, he penned: ‘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 and early night [sic]. Love you all. Bosh.’
Elsewhere on Instagram, Amy-Lucy shared a slew of vicious memes as she appeared to take a further swipe at Thomas
One said: ‘We love blaming women for choosing the wrong man, but never blame the man who FAKED his entire personality just to get her’
A few minutes later the post was mysteriously deleted from his X account.
Thomas had already hinted more secrets could come out following his cheating scandal.
The entrepreneur wrote on social media: ‘My life ain’t perfect…..far from it. I’ve made big mistakes, I’ve let people down, and done things I’ll always regret in my past. The worst was what I did to my wife three and a half years ago…..one stupid moment I’ll carry forever.
‘It was nothing more and nothing less despite what is being said. I told her straight away. She had every right to leave me back then, but she forgave me…….and that forgiveness changed my life.
‘Since then, we’ve built a new home, had two more beautiful children, and moved forward together. We are stronger. Family is everything to me. It’s what I do everything for. But I’ve noticed I’ve become a target.
‘Every part of my life is being dragged out….. even my families [sic]. People around me have been offered BIG money to sell stories.
‘And I’ve noticed I’m being portrayed as public enemy number 1. They’re trying to break me and get me cancelled. And if I’m honest, I’m not sure why.
‘I know what it’s like to be low and down on luck. It’s the whole reason why I spread positivity online…. because I know what rock bottom feels like. I’ve been there, many times!! I’m not some full-time celeb in a bubble.
‘I still graft, I still go to work. In fact I’ve been working this morning before I start Strictly training.’
Thomas shared a new post on X on Tuesday about ‘making mistakes’ – following his cheating scandal – before swiftly deleting it (pictured with wife Sinéad)
Thomas shared a new post on X on Tuesday about ‘ making mistakes’ – following his cheating scandal – before swiftly deleting it
He will soon be starring on the new series of Strictly
The star went onto add he has received a ‘battering’ from the public online following his affair revelation.
He added: ‘Most of what’s said about me isn’t true. I’ve got thick skin and the abuse and death threats don’t bother me. In fact some lies make me laugh. But please leave my wife and kids alone.
‘I did this to them by a silly moment of madness over 3 years ago, no one else. If you want to go for someone, go for me. In my life….I’ve lost close friends. I’ve lost family.’
He urged: ‘I’ve made mistakes and if you dig you’ll find more. But here’s the truth: most people have made mistakes. It’s okay to own up to them, it’s okay to talk about them and people do deserve second chances.
‘At the end of the day, it’s about getting back up, rebuilding, and looking after the ones you love. And as long as I’ve got my family, I’ll never stop fighting to be a better man.
‘I’ve been forced into a corner to bring up something my wife and I have moved on from years ago. I feel so bad for my wife for having to do this. It’s humiliating for her.
‘I’m sure I’m gonna be forced to talk about other moments that have happened in my life. I’m not sure why everyone is so interested in me……But if I am completely honest….. no one else’s opinions matter apart from those I care about.
‘I Never take any criticism from anyone i wouldn’t take advice from. That’s the truth. Is it all worth it….? We keep on going. I know what is right and what is wrong.
‘Love to you all. Have a wonderful Monday and a great start to the week. And remember, you are ten times stronger than you can ever imagine. Bosh.’
