Comedian Katherine Ryan has been accused of hypocrisy after she criticised Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner for his comments about cheating on his wife. Skinner, 34, admitted to having a fling with a single mother in 2022, shortly after his wedding to Sinéad.
On her podcast, Ryan claimed that Skinner's wife would not have forgotten the betrayal, despite his assertion that the couple had moved on. She suggested that Sinéad was in a vulnerable position at the time, raising their young son, and that the affair would always linger in her mind.
Ryan also branded Skinner hypocritical for promoting conservative values and family unity online while being unfaithful. However, critics have pointed out that Ryan herself has made jokes about infidelity in her comedy routines, raising questions about her stance.
Skinner has faced previous backlash for controversial social media posts, including comments about national pride and safety in London. He was also pictured with US Vice President JD Vance at a summer barbecue.
BBC director general Tim Davie defended Skinner's casting, stating that the network would not include anyone with extreme views. The controversy has sparked debate about the double standards in public figures' reactions to personal scandals.
