STRICTLY star Thomas Skinner has called wife Sinead his “rock” and says she’s been “unbelievable’ after she forgave him for cheating “over three years ago”.

Thomas, 34, tearfully admitted last week that he had a “two-week” fling with beautician Amy-Lucy O’Rourke in 2022, soon after he had tied the knot with Sinead.

Tom Skinner and Amy Dowden in light blue dance outfits, posed against a pink background with confetti.
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Tom Skinner will partner with Amy Dowden on the upcoming series of StrictlyCredit: BBC

Thomas Skinner and his wife Sinead.
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Skinner has called wife Sinead his ‘rock’ and says she’s been ‘unbelievable’ after she forgave him for cheating ‘over three years ago’Credit: Instagram/@ iamtomskinner

Amy Lucy, a beautician, sitting on a gray sofa.
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The TV personality had a ‘two-week’ fling with beautician Amy-Lucy O’Rourke in 2022Credit: Dan Charity
His wife has told friends that the couple dealt with it back then — and says it is “all in the past”.

Last night, a friend of the mother of three told The Sun on Sunday: “This has of course all been upsetting for Sinead.

“The attention has been difficult for her as it brings it all back but she is resilient and her family is strong, her marriage is strong.

“And, as she says, she knew about this more than three years ago and they dealt with the aftermath together back then. This is old news to her, she forgave him then.

“What people probably don’t realise is that Sinead is an incredibly strong woman. Tom has described her as his rock and it is so true, she is.”

Since The Sun on Sunday’s revelations last week, Amy-Lucy, 35, has claimed Thomas told her that his marriage was a “loveless relationship of convenience” and he planned to marry her one day.

Thomas yesterday took to social media, telling followers: “It’s been a hard couple of weeks for me and family. What I’ve learned is my wife is unbelievable.”

The former Apprentice star is among 15 celebs on Strictly this year.

Sinead was in the audience last night as he was paired with pro dancer Amy Dowden on the BBC One ballroom show.

Thomas met Sinead in a bar in 2018 and they got engaged two years later.

Strictly star Thomas Skinner admits having a fling behind his wife’s back in emotional interview
His fling happened shortly after their May 2022 wedding, when they already had their first child, a son now four.

Thomas told The Sun on Sunday last week that he will never forget the heartbreaking moment he told Sinead that he had “f***ed up”.

It’s been a hard couple of weeks for me and family. What I’ve learned is my wife is unbelievable

Tom

Fighting back tears, he said: “My wife is the best thing that’s ever happened. I’m so lucky she forgave me. It was the worst thing I’ve ever had to do. It was terrible. I’m a very, very open book and I don’t hide anything from my wife.”

After training on Friday he and Sinead were seen laughing and joking together with their eldest child and two-year-old twin daughters.

Our source said: “Thomas is so proud of the fact he is a family man, he would do anything for Sinead. His wife and kids mean everything to him.

“Even though the past week has been hideous, she has been strong for him.

 

“Seeing them both smiling together makes it clear how things are between them. The children are really excited about him going on Strictly.

“And Sinead wants him to go all the way on the show too.”

Thomas Skinner with a woman.
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Sinead told pals they dealt with it back then — and says it is ‘all in the past’Credit: Instagram/@ iamtomskinner