Thomas Skinner has admitted that he cheated on his wife Sinead just weeks after their wedding when a 'moment of madness' saw him almost 'ruin his life.'
The former Apprentice star, 34, who is set to star on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, said it was the 'biggest mistake' of his life.
The admission comes just days after 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.
Speaking candidly about the 'fling' for the first time, Thomas told of how he met the woman, Amy-Lucy O’Rourke, in a pub before taking her up on an offer of some free cosmetic treatments.
The TV personality went on to reveal he had a 'two week thing' with the beauty clinic boss and was 'fortunate' that Sinead forgave him.
The couple, who share a son Henry, five, and two-year-old twin daughters, Roma and Darla, married in May 2022.
He told The Sun: 'I had a fling. It was nothing more than that. It was the one time, it was a mistake. I woke up feeling absolutely terrible about it.
'I felt so guilty. I told my wife. I let her down in that brief moment of madness where I wasn’t thinking, where I didn’t appreciate what I had.'
'When I told my wife, I fully understood if she was to never speak to me again. No one else made me do what I’ve done. But it just shows something so brief could ruin your life.'
Thomas, who has become known for his social media videos and 'Bosh' catchphrase, met Sinead in a bar in London back in 2018.
He announced he had proposed to her in July 2020, just three months after the couple revealed they were expecting their first child.
It comes after Thomas brushed off his meltdown and got his dancing shoes on days before his Strictly Come Dancing debut, in an Instagram video on Friday.
The former Apprentice star left journalists shocked on Tuesday when he abruptly left a press call after snatching a reporter's phone.
Addressing the scandal himself, Thomas took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a statement in which he apologised to the journalist and admitted he was working to 'move past difficult moments in his past'.
The Daily Mail also told how the BBC was standing by Thomas and he would remain on the show, which launches on September 20.
In a statement on his storm out, Thomas told his followers: 'To set the record straight off the back of yesterday, during one of the interviews, a journalist placed their phone on the table to record the conversation.
'I happened to catch a glimpse of the screen and saw numerous messages - not about Strictly, but about a personal story from my past.'
Revealing he felt triggered by the tales of his past, Thomas continued: 'I've been through some difficult times in my life, which I've worked hard to move on from.
'In that moment, seeing it there caught me off guard. I felt it was best to step away and gather myself.'
Thomas continued: 'This had nothing to do with the interviews or Strictly itself.
'I'm sorry I picked up someone else's phone and I don't even know if the journalist realised their messages were visible, and I don't want to suggest any bad intentions on their part.
'What I do want to say is how excited I am to be part of Strictly this year. I'm so grateful for all the love, kindness and support I've been shown so far. It means the world to me, and I can't wait to give it my all on that dancefloor. Bosh.'
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: 'I'll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let's hope I'm as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.'
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: 'My hips don't lie.'
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: 'I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.'
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: 'Strictly is a national institution and I can't wait to get started. All that's left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here's hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.'
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: 'Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!'
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: 'I'm absolutely buzzing to be part of this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't terrified.'
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: 'I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.'
Dani Dyer
Age: 29
Profession: Reality star, 2018 Love Island winner
Dani says: 'Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.'
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: 'Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.'
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: 'It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream'.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: 'This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class'.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: 'Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.'
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: 'I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!'
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: 'I'm so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing.'
