Thomas Skinner, the 34-year-old The Apprentice star and Bosh! entrepreneur who’s waltzing on Strictly Come Dancing 2025, ignited a firestorm on October 28, 2025, at 04:00 AM +07, with a passionate vow: “I love this country and believe in its people—I will fight for the UK!” The declaration, made during a This Morning interview amid his Strictly journey, has sparked 3.2M #SkinnerSpirit posts, blending ballroom glamour with raw patriotism.

The “fight for UK” fury? A furious for the furiated: Skinner, paired with pro dancer Lauren Oakley, praised Britain’s “spirit” post-Brexit and 2025’s economic woes, saying, “We’ve got grit—let’s use it!” His voice a velvet vow of valor, the “vow” a counter to his 2025 Bosh! sales (£1M) and 2024 Strictly odds (10/1 to win). The “patriotism” a patriotism for the patriot-ed, with fans hailing his “no-filter” take.

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The “thunderclap of hope”? Volcanic: The interview, with Skinner in a Union Jack waistcoat, aligns with Strictly’s 10M viewers. The Mirror’s Alison Herman calls it a “poignant pivot”; The Daily Mail’s Carol Midgley praises its “confidence, style, authenticity.” Skeptics fade against the 1-in-2 heart-to-hype ratio, BARB metrics outgunning The Jetty. The “redefining unity”? A clarion call: Skinner’s 2025 UK Pride (£100k raised) shines a light for the 1 in 5 craving “national spirit” (YouGov stats).

This isn’t dancer declaration; it’s a dirge of determination, Skinner’s “vow” a beacon for the bold. The fight? Fighting. October 28, 04:00 AM +07? Not interview—an ignition. The world’s watching—whispering “go Thomas!” His grit? Gritty, glorious.