Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden were paired together on Strictly (Image: BBC)

A Strictly star has revealed that their baby twins have been rushed to the hospital in a heartbreaking ordeal. Thomas Skinner, who was the first celebrity contestant to be eliminated from the BBC dance competition this year, has informed fans on social media of the news. The former Apprentice candidate has three children with his wife, Sinéad Chambers, and it has been revealed that his twin daughters have spent “all night in hospital.” Roma and Darla arrived in 2023, and prior to that, Thomas and his wife welcomed their son, Henry, in 2019. The Essex lad was partnered with Amy Dowden on Strictly Come Dancing this year; however, his journey came to an end on Sunday after the judges opted to save Chris Robshaw instead.

Taking to X, Thomas said: “We are having a proper s**t time recently. My twins have spent all night in the hospital. Thank you to the wonderful NHS for looking after them. Back home with them now. They’ve both now had 2 fits each and it is so so scary.”

Many of his followers have flooded the comments section and given him words of support. One person typed: “Nothing else matters when this happens. Nothing at all. Best wishes Tom, you’re a good family man.”

A second also chimed in: “I experienced this many years ago with both my then young, children. It is very distressing and frightening to witness. It can happen with a raised temperature- but not always the case. It is more common than we realise.”

A third also commented: “So sorry to read this Thomas. Sending my love to Roma and Darla and to you and sinead. Stay strong mate x.”

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Last weekend, Thomas and Amy performed a salsa to Dizzee Rascal’s “Bonkers,” but it wasn’t enough to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood, as all three opted to save Robshaw.

This meant that Motsi Mabuse – who had the casting vote on this week’s show – did not need to give her verdict, although she stated that she would have voted the same way when asked by presenter Tess Daly.

Reflecting on his time on Strictly, Thomas said: “I’ve loved it. I’ve never danced before and my stay was short, but Amy’s amazing.

“It’s been great fun and I’ve enjoyed it. I can’t really dance that well but I’ve had fun! Thank you, Amy – sorry that we haven’t done too good, ’cause you’re a different class.”