Strictly’s Nick Knowles spotted with knee in brace as he steps out with fiancee Katie Dadzie after Luba ‘clash’
STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Nick Knowles has been spotted wearing a knee brace
The DIY SOS presenter, 62, missed last week’s live show after sustaining a injury during training.
Instead, Nick and pro partner Luba Mushtuk performed their intended Movie Week routine this week.
The star was seen sporting a knee brace during an outing with fiancee Katie Dadzie.
It comes amid concerns of reported “clashes” between Katie and Luba.
A source said: “Luba found the constant interruptions exasperating because she felt it was disturbing their training and routine.
“It was starting to affect how Luba could teach, given that she felt Katie’s eyes on her when they were in close holds.
“Luba is a complete professional but no one can deny that it is awkward having your partner’s girlfriend in the room. Katie seems to be very clingy to Nick.”
The source added that the tension had been the subject of discussion between Luba and other show insiders.
The Sun previously revealed how Nick injured himself after falling when doing a jump during dress rehearsal.
This injury ultimately left Nick on crutches as he recuperated.
Later, the presenter addressed his tough news on social media, writing: “Gutted not to be out there with everyone tonight on the BBC Strictly dance floor but still suited up and cheering them on from the sofa!”
Despite Nick’s triumphant return, some viewers are concerned for his future in the competition after earning a low score.
The judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke – gave Nick and Luba’s Charleston a score of 21.
Strictly 2024 pairings
Here's who is matched with who this series...
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
This has placed them second from bottom, ahead of Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez, who got 20.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Had potential to be a great dancer but he can’t do dances justice with them.
Another added: “Nick Knowles to go surely.”
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.