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Thomas Skinner has shared a bold Instagram message just hours ahead of his first live performance on Strictly Come Dancing . The entrepreneur and former Apprentice star has recently been in the spotlight for following his admission that he had cheated on his wife shortly after their wedding and reportedly has not paid back a £50,000 Covid bounce back loan. The 34 year old posted on Instagram on Saturday morning, uploading footage of his pre-show exercise routine as he prepared for week one of performances on Strictly Come Dancing. Read more Strictly's Thomas Skinner's wife breaks silence on affair as other woman shares 'truth' Accompanying the video, he penned, "HAPPY SATURDAY! ! ! LIVE SHOW DAY! ! TOUGH TIMES DON'T LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO! ! LOVE YOU ALL. BOSH." The upbeat star was seen dancing in his lounge with his two daughters, beginning by declaring, "Happy Saturday, you lovely people. I just got back from the gym, pumping up the guns for tonight's show." He continued: "Listen, tonight I can't wait. I've got my tan on. I'm going to be like Patrick Swayze after a doner kebab feast. "And remember: tough times don't last last but tough people do. Keep on putting one foot in front of the other and don't ever give u because you are ten times stronger than you can ever imagine." It comes after he declared he would 'not be cancelled' as he addressed his affair, arrests and political career. He said: "Let me tell you this. I won't be cancelled. I ain't gonna kill myself like some of you want. I'm still here. I'm still standin." Skinner is preparing to hit the dance floor alongside professional partner Amy Dowden tonight for the first time. The duo will be performing a passionate Paso Doble to Battle Without Honor or Humanity by Hotei. No celebrity will be exiting the competition this week, with all 15 being given a pass to week two as usual before the public votes begin. Strictly Come Dancing's first live show airs on BBC One tonight at 6.55pm. It will also be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer, where you can also catch up on episodes.
