Nick Knowles has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing this week over a second injury.
The DIY SOS star has been competing on the BBC dance show with pro dancer Luba Mushtuk. This will come as a huge disappointment to Paddington fans as the presenter had planned a fun dance to the movie. The 62-year-old was due to dance the Charleston to Rain on the Roof from Paddington 2.
There has been plenty of support for the star on social media following the announcment. Here’s what we know and what we don’t know. You can watch Knowles’ recent Strictly performance with his pro dancer in the video below.
What we know
Nick Knowles is injured
We are only in week three of Strictly and Knowles has received his second injury of the series so his future on the show remains in jeopardy. It has been reported the TV star has injured his knee after falling while trying to do a jump in dress rehearsals.
The BBC has released a statement announcing that Knowles has no chance but will have to miss out on the iconic movies week. A Strictly spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend.”
The reports first hit headlines on The Sun and it has been confirmed by the BBC.
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Nick Knowles injured his arm the first time
There were fears Knowles would have to quit Strictly earlier this series when he got injured for the first time. Previously, the telly star injured his shoulder while changing a flat tyre on the side of the road. Many were surprised to find out that Knowles hadn’t injured himself during rehearsals.
Knowles informed fans how he got injured the first time. He said on Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two: “We broke down on the motorway with a flat tyre. It was raining and there were big lorries going past. So I tried to do it quickly and change the tyre quickly, and as I took the tyre off I basically damaged my bicep and damaged my arm…
“And then I went on and I was like, ‘It’s fine, I’ve hurt it but I’m OK’ and then it got worse and worse and worse. I actually missed my birthday party because of being stuck on the motorway.” However, luckily, Knowles was able to return to the show after being given the all clear from doctors.
He had been determined to perform on Strictly as he went to see a specialist for his shoulder in London’s Harley Street at the time. This courted the attention of trolls on social media but Knowles shrugged off the drama.
What we don’t know
Will Nick Knowles return to Strictly?
But now a new injury has put a question mark over his future on Strictly. It is hoped he will make a comeback to the show the following week but this will depend on doctors advice. The BBC added in their statement: “As per the rules of the competition, Nick and Luba will receive a bye through to next week when he is hopefully able to dance again. Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery.”
Earlier this week, Knowles said being given a free pass can be considered cheating as he turned it down first time he was injured. He told Morning Live: “We were offered the chance of a bye but I felt like that would be cheating and we really should try and go for it. I spoke to the physios and once that was decided, you just throw yourself into it. The harder you work, the more confidence you gain.”
Nick Knowles has yet to break his silence
Knowles hasn’t spoken out about his second injury while competing on the BBC show but he has reposted the BBC’s statement on his Instagram page via his stories. No doubt the personality will be feeling disappointed that he has to sit out on this week’s Strictly.