Nick Knowles issued an update on his Strictly Come Dancing future today, confirming he must rest his arm, despite his team trying to make the BBC show work. The BBC DIY SOS star, 62, worried fans on Monday when he shared a video of himself sporting a sling made from a blanket, explaining he'd hurt his arm and shoulder while changing a tyre on his car. The presenter was on his way to Harley Street for "top medical advice" before telling viewers on It Takes Two later that evening that he hoped to be fit for Saturday.
However, he was still wearing his sling this morning as he told fans he'd had an "interesting few days". On his way to rehearsals with professional partner, Luba Mushtuk, he said on Instagram : "It's been an interesting few days, that's for sure. I've seen a load of people, I've got a load of people trying to make everything work for me.
" Nick went on: "I'm feeling good, arm's in a sling still to make sure that it's rested when I'm not using it. But today I'm going to try and dance and see what my capabilities are. Luba is trying to prepare a dance that will work for me.
" Revealing he was hoping to find out today if he can dance on Saturday, he concluded: "It's a big day for me. I'm really really hoping that we find out that I can dance on Saturday. I'd really like to stay part of the competition, so keep your fingers crossed for me.
" Nick appeared on It Takes Two on Monday, with his sling, and explained he celebrated his birthday on Saturday with a party. However,.