Nick Knowles will not perform on Strictly Come Dancing this week after "sustaining an injury during rehearsals". The BBC announced the unfortunate news on Instagram, telling fans: "Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend." The showrunners confirmed that he and his professional dance partner Luba would be given a pass this week.

The broadcaster added: "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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) "Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery." Strictly Come Dancing fans wishing Nick Knowles a 'speedy recovery' after injury Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to respond to the Nick Knowles news with one user writing: "Wishing him a speedy recovery would hate to see him go.

" Another said: "Poor Nick! 💔 hope he feels a lot better soon." A third person added: "Ahh love him on strictly, hope he recovers for next week." A fourth joked: "Oh no.

He's very unlucky, 2 injuries in as many weeks. Can someone please wrap him in bubble-wrap." Others added: "Oh no!" and "please get well soon! please don’t leave Nick!!" Strictly Come Dancing will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, October 5.

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