TV star Thomas Skinner seen filming in Ipswich town centre

Thomas Skinner was seen outside the Town Hall by the Cornhill by shoppers on Wednesday afternoon.

The celebrity, who is known for his 'Bosh!' catchphrase, first appeared on our TV screens as a contestant on The Apprentice in 2019, where he became a fan favourite before his elimination in week nine of the competition.

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Thomas Skinner and our reporter Paris Maben-Hume (Image: Paris Maben-Hume) He was also recently announced as one of the celebrities taking part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing which returns with the launch show on Saturday, September 27.

Skinner was in Ipswich to film a piece which is set to air on The One Show.

He met with 18-year-old DJ Mudziviri, who founded Better Youth UK last summer as a way to give teenagers with limited opportunities the chance to make money legally after he escaped from "going down the wrong route" himself.

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DJ Mudziviri, founder of Better Youth UK (Image: Lucy Taylor) The Needham Market teenager recently won a community champion award from the Eastern Education Group for the success of the charity.

Better Youth UK identifies young people who may need support as part on an outreach programme across towns an cities in the region.

They also provide mental health support, help young people set up their own businesses via monthly workshops and provide support for athletes.