Fresh blow to Thomas Skinner as he’s blocked from using catchphrase by Bosch

Thomas Skinner has blocked from using ‘bosh’ catchphrase in his business name after German giants Bosch got their lawyers involved

Thomas Skinner has been slapped with a ban on using the word “bosh” in his company name. The 34-year-old telly favourite has made his catchphrase famous across social media, but he’s now been blocked from incorporating it into his business following a legal row with electrical giant Bosch.

An insider revealed to The Sun: “Thomas has huge plans for the Bosh name and wanted to attribute the name to a number of hustles.

“But as his profile and social media following grew, Bosch got wind of it and put their lawyers on the case. A names tribunal forced Thomas to back down and he was powerless to stop it.”

Thomas actually deployed his signature phrase when he was unveiled as one of the contestants on Strictly Come Dancing.

The telly personality – who previously starred on The Apprentice – declared at the time: “I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing.

“I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff! I’ve never danced in my life (other than at weddings) but I’m ready to graft and of course have a laugh. Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!”.

Meanwhile, Thomas recently rallied behind Amy Dowden – his professional partner on Strictly – after radio presenter Peter Levy suggested that he feels sorry for her.

In response, Thomas posted on X: “Don’t feel sorry for Amy, Peter. She is an incredible woman, a fighter, and we’re gonna have a great time together on Strictly. In fact we haven’t stopped laughing. Maybe instead of making daft digs at me, you should be cheering on a brilliant dancer who’s beaten bigger battles that you and I have had to face.

“Anyway, you stick reading the autocue, I’ll stick to learning the cha-cha. I will be working my hardest on learning to dance so I don’t let her down. I want to do as well as possible, not just for myself but for her as-well. Bosh. (sic)”.