Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has revealed his wife Sinead is expecting – four months after he publicly acknowledged having an affair with another woman in 2022. Thomas, who already shares three children with his wife Sinead, shared the news in an emotional Instagram post this morning – which also happens to be his birthday. The photograph shows a delighted Thomas embracing his wife Sinead as they stand beside a display of two balloons. In front of them are their three children, Henry, Roma and Darla – each holding a sonogram image of their unborn sibling.
Thomas, who in September confessed to having a relationship with Amy-Lucy O'Rourke in 2022, expressed his excitement about the news in the caption. He wrote: "It's my birthday today... and I've got the greatest present in the world. Baby number 4 is on the way.
"I honestly couldn't ask for anything more. Our little family of five is about to become 6! ! I am so blessed and grateful! Better start looking for a bigger car," he joked before adding: "Can't wait to meet you, Baby Skinner. Best birthday ever. Mummy, Daddy and Your big brother and sisters are going to love you so so much.", reports the Mirror.
He concluded his message with his catchphrase: "Bosh" followed by a red heart emoji. His announcement was met with a flurry of congratulatory messages in the comments section.
One user exclaimed: "Wohoooooo, s*d sitting next to u lot on a long flight can't wait to meet baby skinner number 4! xxx". Another wrote: "Wicked news happy birthday have a blessed day with the family".
A third commented: "Congratulations Tom, what a present. Happy Birthday".
This joyous news follows a tumultuous period for the contentious TV star. In August, it was revealed that he would be participating in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, a decision that sparked backlash from fans due to his provocative social media posts.
The controversy didn't end there, as Thomas grabbed a journalist's phone and stormed out of a press event promoting the upcoming BBC series just weeks later. Shortly afterwards, Thomas publicly confessed to having a "two-week fling" with a beautician named Amy-Lucy O'Rourke in 2022 – not long after he and Sinead had exchanged vows.
Amy-Lucy subsequently hit back, refuting Thomas' claims and stating that they did not have a "fling", but rather an affair that lasted three months. Thomas later admitted: "It wasn't difficult for me because I know the mistakes I've made in my life, but it was awful for my poor wife to read it all, and that's why I feel bad... My whole life has been dug up and regurgitated and my poor wife has to read something that she has moved on from."
