Strictly drop-outs: Thomas Skinner's Strictly Come Dancing future looks uncertain - but who has left the line-up over the years?

Thomas Skinner's future as a contestant on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing 2025, has been left uncertain after he abruptly walked out of a press event ahead of the show's launch.

The latest series of the show is due to start on September 20, and the celebrities taking part are currently in the process of speaking to the nation's press ahead of appearing on the series.

However, while being interviewed by journalists alongside fellow 2025 contestant Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, Thomas left the Elstree Studio press event under mysterious circumstances.

There has been no official reason given relating to why he left the studio, and Thomas himself is yet to address what happened at the press event.

Should he leave this year's line up of contestants, he won't be the only one in the show's history to drop out. We take a look at all of the Strictly drop outs over the years.

Strictly drop-outs: Who has left the line-up over the years?

Jimmy Tarbuck

Back in 2006, comedian Jimmy Tarbuck was part of the series 4 line up. Partnered with Flavia Cacace, Jimmy ended his time on the show early, after doctors advised him to rest. ad to exit the show in 2006 after doctors advised him to rest.

In a statement issued at the time, Jimmy said, "I'm absolutely devastated that I can no longer take part in Strictly Come Dancing. I really wanted to dance on the show this week but I have to take the advice of the doctors who have told me I need to rest."

"I would like to thank my wonderful partner Flavia who has taught me so much and been patient in trying to turn this old carthorse into a proper dancer! I will really miss training with her."

John Sargeant

In 2008, journalist John Sargeant removed himself from the show, believing it was the right thing to do under the circumstances.

Definitely not a born dancer, John was paired with Kristina Rihanoff and the pair were heavily criticised by the judges, consistently finding themselves at the bottom of the leader board.

However, viewers appeared to find it hilarious to keep him on the series, and he left to prevent a more deserving winner taking home the trophy.

During a press conference discussing his departure, John said, "As time went on, it became increasingly obvious I might have won this competition. That is a frightening thought for me and for millions of people around the country."

"It would have been a very bitter sweet victory."

Kelly Brook

Presenter and model Kelly Brook stepped away from Strictly during series 5, when her father Kenneth passed away in 2007. Hoping to stay in the competition, she initially persevered with rehearsals, but found herself struggling.

A statement from her management said, "Kelly Brook has decided to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing to be with her family following the death of her father this week."

"Kelly would like to wish the remaining contestants the best of luck, thank everyone for their support and to add that she has thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the series."

Jade Johnson

In 2009, Great Britain long jumper Jade Johnson pulled out of Strictly when she injured her knee during rehearsals. Missing a week of the live shows, Jade planned to return to the show, but was ultimately forced to pull out altogether.

The athlete blames the ligament injury for her failure to compete at the 2012 Olympics three years later. "Strictly has cost me my place in the Olympics," she told The Mirror.

Jade continued, "I thought the show injury had healed and I was ready to compete. Sadly it flared up just before the trials and made it impossible to get through them. London 2012 was my dream."