Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles Leaves After Emotional Performance

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Strictly Come Dancing's audience was left emotional on Saturday night as DIY expert Nick Knowles bid farewell to the show after a nail-biting dance-off with partner Luba Mushtuk. The duo had scored 21 points for their Movie Week Charleston, the lowest score of the night, but were given a second chance to perform again in the dance-off. However, it was Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu who made it through to the next round, leaving Nick and Luba in the bottom two. Nick's determination and passion for the show were praised by fans and his partner Luba, who held back tears as she thanked him for his hard work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk scored 21 points for their Movie Week Charleston, the lowest score of the night.
  • Nick Knowles suffered a serious injury during dress rehearsal, which left him on crutches and forced him to miss out on Movie Week last weekend.
  • Nick Knowles had previously injured his shoulder away from rehearsals while simply changing a car tyre.
  • The judges unanimously voted for Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu to stay in the competition.
  • Fans praised Nick Knowles' determination and passion for the show, with many feeling that his elimination was "heartbreaking".
  • The show's 20-year anniversary was celebrated earlier this year, with the most iconic moments from the past two decades being revisited.

Statistics:

  • 21 points: the lowest score of the night, achieved by Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk for their Movie Week Charleston.
  • 20 points: the score achieved by Dr Punam Krishnan and Gorka Marquez for their Jive, which put them in last place.
  • 2: the number of injuries suffered by Nick Knowles during the competition, including a serious injury during dress rehearsal and another while changing a car tyre.
  • 20: the number of years Strictly Come Dancing has been the nation's favourite show.

Sources:

  • Mirror
  • OK! Strictly Come Dancing glossy magazine
  • Strictly Come Dancing returns next Saturday at 6.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.