Nick Knowles’ Strictly Come Dancing future CONFIRMED after horror injury

NICK Knowles WILL dance in this weekend's Strictly as he continues to recover from an injury.

The DIY SOS host hurt his arm and shoulder while changing a car tyre the morning after the first live show.

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Insiders said Nick, 62, had been given the week off by BBC bosses who hope he can recover.

But he was cleared to dance this afternoon and will now perform alongside pro partner Luba Mushtuk.

Nick spent Tuesday meeting with doctors and discussing the extent of his injury.

A source said: “Nick will miss this weekend’s show to recover.

“He is elated that he is being given another chance at getting back on the dancefloor and is focused on his recovery.

“Nick is in the best hands and will be focussed on getting better before going back into rehearsals.

“He has absolutely loved the Strictly experience so far so knowing he is still part of the show makes him feel incredibly happy.”

The Sun told how Nick had been forced to have an emergency MRI scan on his arm after injuring himself while changing a tyre.

It happened the day after his first live performance with his pro dancer Luba.

The dad-of-two is now being supported by his fiancée Katie Dadzie who has been by his side during meetings with doctors.

Insiders said Nick’s fellow contestants had sent him messages of support.

They added: “The cast are all behind Nick and have been sending him messages.

“Wynne Evans has been trying to keep his spirits up and Nick will be watching this weekend.”

SHOW GOES ON

Nick and Luba are due to perform an American Smooth to Blur's Parklife on Saturday.

Strictly spin off show It Takes Two confirmed they're return.

Janette Manrara said: "Earlier this week Nick Knowles revealed he was injured while changing his car tyre and wasn't sure if he was going to be able to dance on Saturday.

"We have an updated, that Nick has been back training with Luba and will be dancing the American Smooth this weekend.

"Great news, we can't wait to see it. But next time, don't change your tyre yourself Nick. Get someone to help you!"

They appeared on Strictly spin off show It Takes Two on Monday night and Luba said she was sure they could work around Nick’s injury.

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Pointing at Nick's sling, Luba said: “First of all I think we'll sparkle this part.

“And we still have a perfect position on his right arm, and we've got to do perfect footwork.

“We might even do a lift on (his right) arm. So I think I'll work around it. I'll make it work.”