Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Skinner has shared a heartfelt message to his professional partner Amy Dowden after the pair became the first couple eliminated from the 2025 series. The businessman and the Welsh dancer lost the public vote and faced the dance-off, ultimately being sent home.
In a social media post, Skinner praised Dowden, saying: 'Amy Dowden is one of the most amazing persons I've ever met. I loved every single second dancing with her. She is an absolutely wonderful person inside and out.' He added that she 'didn't deserve to be out first' and expressed his regret that their journey was so short.
Dowden also faced disappointment earlier in the day, losing out in the Best Presenter category at the BAFTA Cymru awards. The double blow came as a difficult moment for the professional dancer, who has been a popular figure on the show.
Meanwhile, other celebrities are preparing for the next live show, with changes to the voting system announced. The competition continues with couples including Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, who topped the leaderboard, and Lewis Cope and Katya Jones in second place.
