It was a tough weekend for DIY SOS star Nick Knowles as he found himself watching Strictly Come Dancing from the sidelines.
Instead of taking the spotlight during the show’s famous Movie Week, Nick, 62, was left on crutches after a painful knee injury.
Just days before, his future in the competition had already been uncertain due to an earlier injury scare.
Unfortunately, during a dress rehearsal on Friday, things took a turn for the worse.
A Devastating Fall
While practicing the Charleston with his partner Luba Mushtuk, Nick’s injury occurred when he mistimed a jump, awkwardly landing on his knee.
The accident forced him to seek medical attention, resulting in an MRI scan.
Nick shared his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Gutted not to be out there with everyone tonight on the dance floor, but still suited up and cheering them on from the sofa!”
Fans were quick to offer their support, flooding his social media with well-wishes and hopes for a swift recovery.
Hosts Offer Updates and Support
At the beginning of Saturday night’s show, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed Nick’s absence.
Tess explained to viewers, “As you can see, Nick Knowles and his partner Luba are not here.
In rehearsals, Nick sustained an injury and is not able to perform tonight.”
Claudia followed up, explaining the competition’s rules: “As per the rules of the competition, he will receive a bye into next week’s show.”
The team sent their love to Nick, wishing him a speedy recovery, which prompted a warm round of applause from the audience.
Social Media Flooded with Well-Wishes
Nick’s fans didn’t waste any time sending their support.
Social media was buzzing with get-well messages, with one fan writing, “Gutted for you – glad to see you supporting them! x”.
Another chimed in, “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!” It’s clear that Nick has a lot of support behind him as he navigates this tough time.
Strictly’s Official Statement
Earlier in the week, Strictly Come Dancing representatives confirmed the unfortunate news.
A spokesperson stated, “Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and, as a result, will not dance this weekend.
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.”
A Setback, but Not the End?
While it’s been a challenging moment for Nick, fans are holding out hope that he’ll be able to return to the dance floor next week.
A source close to the show shared that Nick had been deeply disappointed by the injury but was grateful for the support he’s been receiving.
For now, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Nick’s knee will heal in time for him to continue his Strictly journey.
Until then, he remains a supportive presence, cheering on his fellow contestants from home.