The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Former The Apprentice contestant Skinner, 34, who is now a social media star, has drawn strong criticism for some of his X posts.

The BBC business show will return next Thursday at 9pm.

Donald Trump has named Mr Burnett as his special envoy to the UK.

Stan went on to say that he had researched his character in detail, including how he was paying tax in 1983.

A statement from The Apprentice said that Noor Bouziane ‘has had access to any support she need’.