Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has been forced to abandon plans to launch a homeware range after a legal clash with household electrical giant Bosch, according to reports. The 34-year-old businessman, known for his catchphrase 'Bosh', had hoped to release a collection of bedding and candles under the phrase he popularised during his 2019 stint on The Apprentice.
However, the German firm argued the similarity to its own brand name was too close for comfort. Lawyers acting for Bosch took the case to a names tribunal, which ruled against Skinner, leaving him with no choice but to change the branding. 'Thomas had huge plans for the Bosh name,' a source told The Sun. 'But as his profile and following grew, Bosch got wind of it and put their lawyers on the case. He was powerless to stop it.'
A Bosch spokesperson confirmed: 'As a matter of principle, Bosch doesn't comment on legal proceedings. But we can confirm that an application to the Company Names Tribunal was made last year. No defence was lodged in response, and the matter was concluded in August 2024.'
Skinner is currently partnered with Amy Dowden on the BBC's flagship dance competition, but his time in the spotlight has been far from smooth sailing. Earlier this month, he admitted to cheating on his wife Sinead just weeks after they married in 2022, describing the two-week fling as 'the worst thing I've ever had to do'.
The Romford-born entrepreneur has also drawn criticism over his friendship with US Vice President JD Vance, whom he met during a family holiday in Britain. Writing on X, Skinner hit back at his detractors, insisting: 'Life ain't easy. I've been kicked down and called every name under the sun recently... but I won't be cancelled.'
