Thomas Skinner (businessman)
Thomas Henry Skinner (born February 1991) is an English businessman and television personality. He is best known for appearing as a candidate on the fifteenth series of The Apprentice.
Thomas Skinner | |
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| Born | Thomas Henry Skinner 6 February 1991 Romford, East London, England |
| Nationality | British |
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| Television | The Apprentice (2019) |
Known for his strong Cockney accent and "bosh" catchphrase, he has since appeared on other shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Masterchef and has also become known for posting his large and unusual breakfasts at Dino's Cafe in New Spitalfields Market on X (Twitter) and TikTok, generating millions of views.
Early life edit
Skinner was born in Romford on 6 February 1991.[1][2] He is an alumnus of Brentwood School, Essex. He worked as a market trader from the age of 16 after the completion of his GCSEs.[3]
Career edit
In 2019, Skinner became a candidate on the fifteenth series of The Apprentice, and at the time of his appearance, he was the owner of The Fluffy Pillow Company, selling beds, mattresses and a memory foam pillow of his design.[4] He applied for the show after being persuaded by his girlfriend.[5] Skinner was fired by Lord Sugar in week nine.[6]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, after the owner of the company's pillow manufacturer died of COVID-19, Skinner set up Bosh Beds, specialising in mattresses.[7] Skinner supports West Ham United FC and became manager for the West Ham TST team in 2023, which was held in North Carolina, United States.[8]
In 2020, Skinner appeared on the fifteenth series of Celebrity MasterChef.[9][10][11][12]
Skinner has become known for the videos he posts on social media, particularly those showing his large and unusual breakfasts, such as Christmas dinner and lasagne, usually eaten at Dino's Cafe on New Spitalfields Market and always ending with his catchphrase "bosh."[13][14][15][16] Skinner has mentioned many times that his favorite breakfast from Dino's Cafe is Eggs Monte Carlo.[17]
On 12 January 2023, Skinner was invited to appear and sing his trademark "bosh" in the accompanying music video titled "BOSH", in collaboration with the Essex ska band, Death of Guitar Pop.[18][19] From 22 to 28 May 2023, Skinner became the voice of Elizabeth line platform announcements between Heathrow and Shenfield, to mark the start of direct services between the stations.[20][2]
Personal life edit
Skinner supports West Ham United F.C. He married his partner Sinéad Chambers in May 2022.[21] Their son was born in October 2020, and their twin daughters were born in June 2023.[22] Skinner is friends with broadcaster Rylan Clark.[23]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Apprentice | Candidate | [6] |
| 2020 | 8 Out of 10 Cats | Panellist | [24] |
| 2020 | Celebrity MasterChef | Contestant | [10] |
| 2021 | Talking Pints with Nigel Farage | Guest | [25] |
| 2022, 2023 | The Apprentice: You're Fired! | Panellist | [26] |
| 2023 | Good Morning Sports Fans | Panellist | [27] |
| 2023 | Michael McIntyre's The Wheel | Celebrity expert | [28] |
References edit
- ^ Skinner, Thomas. "Good morning and happy Monday you lovely people! It's Monday, new week, new start so go and smash the day!! Today is my birthday and of course I'm starting my day in the famous Dinos cafe with the lovely spicy Korean noodles, chicken & poached eggs!! Have a blinder. Bosh". Twitter. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ a b Martin, Clive (30 June 2023). "The rise of Citizen Celebrity". New Statesman. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Cook, James (25 January 2022). "Which stars of The Apprentice have the most Instagram followers? – Business Leader News". Business Leader. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Meet Thomas Skinner, Apprentice 2019 candidate and pillow company owner". Radio Times.
- ^ "Thomas Skinner net worth: The local market trader now worth millions". 24-7 Project. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b "BBC One – The Apprentice, Series 15 – Thomas Skinner". BBC. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Ganye, Daniel. "How The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner pivoted his business to weather Covid". Romford Recorder. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "West Ham United learn TST group-stage opponents | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (3 July 2020). "Celebrity MasterChef review – anyone for a giant lasagne?". The Guardian.
- ^ a b Bullimore, Emma. "Meet Celebrity MasterChef 2020 contestant Thomas Skinner". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ Golby, Joel (27 June 2020). "Celebrity MasterChef: rejoice, TV's oldest format is back to save us". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Lavender, Jane (3 July 2020). "MasterChef star Thomas Skinner's incredible transformation after his dark past". The Mirror. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Livesey, Tony (2 January 2023). "02/01/2023". 5 Live Drive. 110 minutes in. BBC Radio 5 Live.
- ^ "The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner has outdone himself with Christmas dinner for breakfast". LADbible. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Milan, Aidan (8 December 2022). "Cafe offers all-day Christmas dinner – yes, that includes breakfast". Metro. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ McCormick, Sebastian (5 January 2023). "Apprentice star Thomas Skinner gets parking fine in Leeds during radio interview". LeedsLive. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Skinner's Breakfasts". Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Sophie. "The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner releases music video dedicated to viral catchphrase | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "It's finally here!! The music video for "BOSH" by @dogpska featuring myself is now available to watch! The song will be on @CapitalOfficial fm tomorrow morning! I hope you love the video it was great fun. Please share and RT!! Available to stream on all platforms Bosh". Twitter. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Quadri, Sami (22 May 2023). "Apprentice star Tom Skinner becomes voice of Elizabeth line to mark east-west linkup". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Tina (20 May 2022). "The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner reveals he is marrying 'love of his life' this weekend". Evening Standard. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (30 April 2023). "The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner announces he's expecting twin girls with wife. The Twins was born on the 1st June early in an emergency c section. Thomas was in America managing a West Ham legends team in the TST tournament and had to rush back. They named the twins, Darla & Roma". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Tom Skinner is auditioning men to be Rylan Clark's next boyfriend". Essex Live. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Skinner". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "Talking Pints with Apprentice star Tom Skinner". 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Bosh! How would Thomas Skinner have fared in this week's task?". BBC. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Sky Sports slammed for Thomas Skinner and Steven Bartlett chats while ignoring important matters". Fan Banter. 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, Series 3, Episode 9". BBC. Retrieved 5 March 2023.