NICK Knowles could STILL be axed from Strictly Come Dancing despite being cleared to dance in the competition. With the first elimination of the series approaching, he may be the first to go due to his profession. 3 Nick Knowles could be the first to leave Strictly due to his profession on Sunday night’s results show Credit: PA 3 The star has returned to Strictly rehearsals ahead after his injury 3 The DIY SOS star suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday Credit: Peter Jordan Across the 21 previous series, one celebrity has faced the unfortunate fate of being the first to leave.

And it turns out that many of those who’ve been sent packing have one thing in common. Since the dance show began in 2004, 38% of the stars eliminated first have been presenters - making it the most common job before actors. Most recently, presenter Les Dennis , 70, was eliminated, following Quentin Willson, 67, Gregg Wallace, 59, and Kaye Adams, 61.

Read More on Strictly hitting back Shayne Ward takes fresh swipe at trolls after being branded 'insufferable' IN GOOD NICK Nick Knowles seen without arm sling for first time ahead of Strictly return This means that Nick could potentially be in a vulnerable position on Sunday night's episode. It comes after The Sun revealed he has been given the green light to return to the BBC dance competition. The DIY SOS star stuffed a nasty shoulder injury on Sunday while changing a tyre on his car.

Nick Knowles trains without arm sling after injury ahead of Strictly .