STRICTLY signing Thomas Skinner appeared to storm of the first publicity event for the dance show staged today by the BBC.
The former Apprentice star suddenly exited a session at the Beeb’s Elstree Studios where he met members of the press to publicise the new series.
He was seen grabbing the phone, being used to record him, before swiftly leaving the room where the event was being held.
An insider said: “It was incredibly strange and no one could quite work out what was happening. he just seemed to take exception to something and leave.
“BBC staff said he’d had to take a family call but that didn’t explain why he’d chosen to grab a member of the press’s recording device before exiting.
“There were alot of bewildered looks on the faces of those present with everyone frantically wondering what had unfolded.”