Nick Knowles will not perform in this week’s Strictly Come Dancing after suffering an injury during rehearsals, marking his second injury in two weeks. He shared the news alongside his professional dance partner, Luba Mushtuk, during Friday’s episode of Strictly: It Takes Two, explaining that the injury to his knee will prevent him from dancing this weekend.
According to competition rules, Nick and Luba will receive a bye and will automatically proceed to next week’s round, depending on his recovery. Knowles is awaiting the results of an MRI to determine the full extent of the damage to his knee.
Both Nick and Luba remain hopeful about returning to the show next week. Knowles stated, “Even if we have to glitter up the crutches, I am determined to get back and try and dance for you next week.” Mushtuk echoed this sentiment, expressing her hopes for a quick recovery “Fingers crossed, we really hope that we’ll be back and see you guys very soon.”
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One on Saturday evening followed by the results show on Sunday.
