Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing anonymous claims first reported by The Sun, say Skinner alleges the public vote was manipulated and that he has proof, though no court filing has been confirmed.
- The BBC rejects the allegation, saying Strictly’s vote is robust and independently overseen, and it reports receiving no legal paperwork related to the claim.
- The first celebrity eliminated this series will not take part in the traditional all-contestant return for Saturday’s final, with reports split between a prior commitment and a boycott linked to the dispute.
- Professional partner Amy Dowden is set to appear in the final despite Skinner’s absence.
- Recent coverage recaps Skinner’s off‑show controversies and source claims about tensions with producers, but the reported rigging claim remains unverified.