Nick Knowles has revealed he is “gutted” to have missed Strictly Come Dancing while watching Saturday night’s show on crutches.
The DIY SOS star, 62, missed Film Week, just a week after her future on the show was left in doubt due to injury.
But during a dress rehearsal for his Charleston on Friday, Nick fell and hurt his knee during a jump, leaving him on crutches and having to be taken to hospital for an MRI.
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At the top of the show, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman updated viewers on the situation as he and partner Luba Mushtuk earned a bye to the next round of the competition.
Nick Knowles has revealed he is “gutted” to have missed Strictly Come Dancing while watching Saturday night’s show on crutches.
The DIY SOS star, 62, missed Film Week, just a week after her future on the show was left in doubt due to a shoulder problem.
Tess said: ‘As you can see, Nick Knowles and his partner Luba are not here. “In rehearsals, Nick suffered an injury and will not be able to perform tonight.”
Claudia added: “According to the rules of the competition, you will receive a direct pass to next week’s show.”
Claudia also sent her love to Nick on behalf of the entire team and wished him a “speedy recovery”, for which she was received with applause.
Nick was also inundated with well wishes on his social media. with fans rushing to send him get well soon messages.
One wrote: ‘Gutted for you, glad to see you supporting them! unknown’
Another said: “I’m so sorry you’re not dancing tonight and I really hope your knee can heal in time to have you back next week.”
‘We don’t want to lose you! You look very smart there!’
A third wrote: “I’m so sorry you’re hurt and can’t dance.” Rest and I wish you a speedy recovery.’
Nick and his partner Luba Mushtuk got a bye to the next round of the competition.
Nick and Luba were scheduled to perform the Charleston to Paddington 2’s Rain On The Roof for Film Week.
Nick was also inundated with well wishes on his social media. with fans rushing to send him get well soon messages
Earlier this week, a Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Unfortunately, Nick Knowles suffered an injury during rehearsals and as a result will not be dancing this weekend.
‘Under the rules of the competition, Nick and Luba will be given a break until next week, when it is hoped they will be able to dance again. Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery.
A source also said The sun: ‘Nick won’t be able to take part in Strictly tomorrow night after hurting his knee. He was at a dress rehearsal with his partner Luba Mushtuk when he jumped and landed awkwardly.
‘Nick has hurt his knee and now has to use crutches to get around. It’s such a devastating blow for him and he has the support of the Strictly team.