Ex-mistress posts expletive message as Thomas Skinner says wife forgave him for cheating

Amy-Lucy O'Rourke, the former mistress of The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner, posted an expletive-filled message on Instagram Stories on Sunday after speaking out about their affair. Skinner, 34, has acknowledged cheating on his wife Sinead with O'Rourke weeks after their May 2022 wedding, describing the fling as a 'moment of madness' that nearly ruined his life. The Daily Mail reported that communications between Skinner and O'Rourke began on May 13, 2022—eight days before his wedding.

O'Rourke shared a photo of artwork reading 'F*** 'EM ALL' on her Instagram Stories and told the Daily Mail she has more receipts to prove what he put her through. She said her motive was not money or fame but to tell the truth, listing messages, calls, voice notes and CCTV as evidence. She also pushed back against trolls and insisted she is not a homewrecker.

The Daily Mail contacted Skinner's representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, Skinner's wife Sinead has previously forgiven him for his past cheating, with friends describing her as resilient and a rock who stood by him as their relationship weathered the storm. A friend told The Sun on Sunday that she knew about the episode more than three years ago and helped the couple move past it, stressing that Sinead is a very strong partner who remains central to the family.

On Saturday's launch episode of Strictly Come Dancing, Skinner will take the floor with Amy Dowden as the famed dancer makes her return to the competition following her breast cancer battle. The Welsh dancer was paired with JB Gill during last year's series but had to withdraw due to injury. In his introduction video, Skinner thanked his three children and wife for their support and said they would be watching every week from home, adding that he feels like the underdog but intends to give his best effort.

The Daily Mail contacted Skinner's representatives for comment.