Some have taken issue with Skinner's recent social media posts including one with a photo of himself meeting US Vice President JD Vance, and another of him wearing a Make America Great again cap.
But many of his fans praise Skinner for what he describes as "standing up for traditional, hard-working, family values", his patriotism, and campaigning on issues such as knife crime.
Skinner first hit TV screens on The Apprentice in 2019, and has since appeared on shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Wheel, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Good Morning Britain and Faking It, as well as Celebrity Masterchef.
He is also known for his social media videos which encourage people to think positively, runs a number of small businesses, including a gym, and is a regular on TalkSport Radio.
In response to criticism from some quarters, Skinner told The Daily Mail last month: "I'm not right wing.
"People are like sheep and just started saying it because I got invited to go to BBQ with JD Vance and I posted a picture with him.
"Who is gonna turn down an opportunity to meet the second most powerful man in the world?"