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EXCLUSIVE: The Duke of Sussex was due to head back to California this weekend to reunite with his wife Meghan and their two children, but has chosen to prolong his solo trip by an extra few days.

Prince Harry has extended his solo trip abroad without Meghan Markle, Express.co.uk has learned.

According to a well-placed source, the Duke of Sussex, 40, was due to head back to California this weekend to reunite with his wife Meghan, 43, and their two children, but has chosen to prolong his solo trip by an extra few days.

The source adds that the Duke will likely head to Johannesburg and Cape Town for “private time” with family and friends. Another secret visit, which has bizarrely been kept out of his official diary, is also planned.

“It’s all very cloak and dagger but Harry has extended his trip abroad by another few days,” said the source. “He’ll likely go to Johannesburg and then to visit family and friends.

“The Spencers have a home there [in Cape Town] and he has a lot of friends from that part of the world.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be ‘drifting apart’ by friends (Image: Getty)

“There’s also another trip planned which has been blanked out of his diary and he’s keen to keep it very private.”

Friends of the Sussexes sparked concerns for their relationship earlier this week over the amount of time the couple were spending apart.

Prince Harry has been undertaking several weeks of solo engagements in the United States, United Kingdom and Africa.

The Duke reunited with his old friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho this week as he gave a passionate speech around a bonfire about the work his Sentebale charity has been doing.

Prior to his trip to South Africa, the Duke embarked on a solo trip to London to attend this year’s WellChild awards.

During his brief visit to the UK, Harry did not see either his father, King Charles nor his brother, Prince William.

The Duke’s UK visit was preceded by another solo trip to New York City in the United States two weeks ago.

Prince Harry was in the Big Apple to attend a number of events during UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week.

He spoke at a panel event for The Diana Award, a nonprofit organisation founded after the late Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in 1997.

During another appearance, at the Clinton Global Initiative, Harry gave a passionate speech on online harm and called for action to tackle the “pervasive threat” the online world poses for children.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were pictured together during their successful tour of Colombia (Image: Getty)

While Harry undertakes his independent travels, Meghan is said to have remained at home in Montecito, California, with their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

Harry’s series of solo visits has led friends to fear that the couple – who have been married for six years – have drifted apart.

“Harry hasn’t been home for several weeks now,” said the source. “He’s conducted a tour on his own which has given him pause for thought and time to reflect on what’s important.”

The news comes after it was confirmed that another member of Harry and Meghan’s staff are to step down from their role at Archewell – bringing the total number of staff to have walked away from the couple in recent years to 19.

Ashley Hansen – who acted as Archewell’s communications chief for two years – has announced that she will be leaving to set up her own PR firm.

However, marking a change from the previous 18 staff members to quit and completely walk away, Hansen will continue to act as “advisor” to the couple and will manage the PR for Markle’s American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand.

The Sussexes have been approached for comment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be ‘drifting apart’ according to friends who fear for the couple, as the Duke has allegedly been spotted ‘moping’ around at a café near the Montecito residence

Friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are worried the couple are “drifting apart” as the Duke of Sussex was seen “moping” alone at a local café.

The prince was spotted grinning in recent photos taken on a recent trip to Africa, but sources close to the pair say the series of solo trips are a worrying sign. Meghan had previously accompanied Harry on trips to the continent in May of this year, but the most recent trip for Harry has sparked fears the couple is on the verge of drifting apart.

A confidante for the Sussexes’ downplayed rumours of problems between the pair, revealing: “It is normal for couples to not do everything together.” But the work the pair carries out with their charity, Archewell, is shedding key members of staff with communications chief Ashley Hansen confirming her departure from the brand.

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Hansen is leaving the Sussex charity to set up her own firm, but will continue in an “advisor” role for the couple and continues to manage the PR for Meghan’s new California business venture. The business, believed to be named American Riviera Orchard, has delivered on 50 jars of jam so far, and is seemingly running side-by-side with Harry’s activities, rather than jointly.

Harry is believed to be splitting his time between New York, London and Lesotho and rarely appears at their Montecito residence, The Sun reported. His solo appearances prompted an attendee of the WellChild Awards to comment: “He looked like the old Harry we knew and loved.

“He always came alive at events like this, but lately he has seemed quite glum. He was on good form, full of energy and seemed quite happy to be on his own.” Meghan has since been said to have pulled out of a charity event hosted by actor Kevin Costner, and has not been seen in public since September 14. Sources say she had also not been staying at the Montecito home while it was also claimed Harry had been “moping around” at a local café.

Claims made last year suggested Meghan and Harry had been spending extended spells apart from one another, with the Duke suggested to have used hotel rooms. These claims were denied by the couple. Allegations of another property in Montecito” leased” by one half of the couple were also discarded by California sources. It is said that the couple has their disagreements, but sources consider their relationship as strong as it has ever been.

The Duke of Sussex has been open about his drug use, particularly in his younger years which earned him a catchy nickname.

Prince Harry attended the prestigious boys school in 1998 (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry has been candid about his drug use, particularly in his younger years which he outlined in his best-selling memoir Spare.

But the Duke of Sussex didn’t mention one nickname that came from his time at Eton, which he attended from 1998 to 2003 to gain his A-Levels, where his initial foray into recreational drugs began.

In his 2020 book Brothers of Brothers, acclaimed royal historian Robert Lacey revealed that the Prince was “known as ‘Hash Harry’ at Eton, on account of the smoky aroma that often emanated from his room”.

While Harry engaged in taking marijuana during his school years, he admitted to taking class A drugs later on, particularly as he was dealing with poor mental health following the death of his mum, Princess Diana.

But Harry’s confessions might now land him in trouble as he is potentially facing legal repurcussions for his U.S visa as a think-tank has accused the American government of showing favouritism to high-profile celebrities.

Harry himself opened up about his drug use in his tell-all memoir, Spare, and spoke about his introduction to marijuana at Eton. “I don’t remember how we got the stuff. One of my mates, I expect,” he said.

“Or maybe several. Whenever we found ourselves in possession, we’d commandeer a tiny upstairs bathroom, wherein we’d implement a surprisingly thoughtful, orderly assembly line.

“Smoker straddled the loo beside the window, second boy leaned against the basin, third and fourth boys sat in the empty bath, legs dangling over, waiting their turns.”

The Sussexes and the Beckhams once enjoyed a closer relationship but it has become frosty over the years, with an insider claiming Victoria is “not bothered”.

Victoria Beckham and Meghan Markle have seen brighter days in their relationship (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle received yet another blow after it recently emerged that Victoria Beckham is “not bothered” about her feud with the duchessas she “never really liked her”, according to a source.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex once had a close bond with David and Victoria Beckham, however, in the last few years, their relationship has become frosty.

Cracks in their relationship first showed after the couple were invited to the Sussex wedding ceremony but not the evening reception.

Later, it emerged that the two couples had been at odds over leaks to the press made before the wedding.

Author Tom Bower alleged in his book, House of Beckham, that Meghan was furious after an article about her “growing friendship” with Victoria was published by The Sun.

The Beckhams attended the Sussex wedding in 2018 (Image: Getty)

The report, which came amid the UK media’s ongoing probing into her life, claimed: “And their [Meghan and Victoria’s] love of pricey facials and glamorous blow-dries has become the foundation for a growing friendship.”

Harry and Meghan are said to have initially blamed Victoria for the leaks, with Harry allegedly making a tense phone call to David, who, after speaking to his wife, furiously denied the claims.

The book claimed that “in the end, the blame landed on a beautician”.

Now the Mail has cited a close friend of the Beckhams’, who said that Victoria is “not bothered” about their feud with the Sussexes.

David Beckham attended Prince Harry’s wedding (Image: Getty)

They said: “Both David and Victoria put great importance on family and would never, ever turn on their relations the way that Harry and Meghan did.

“The truth is that Victoria never really liked Meghan much.

“She was friendly and welcoming to her but is not bothered about staying in touch.”

EXCLUSIVE: A PR expert has discussed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity during their time as senior working royals.

Harry and Meghan have been deemed as a previous ‘threat’ to the future of the monarchy (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “threatened the future of the monarchy” due to their popularity during their time as senior working royals, a PR expert has claimed.

The couple – who tied the knot in 2018 – made the decision to step down from royal duties four years ago. In their public statement – which was released on January 8, 2020 – Meghan and Harry shared that they wished to “become financially independent”

Meghan and Harry, who now reside in the US with their two children, appeared to appeal more to the general public prior to their shock announcement.

Speaking of the couple, PR expert Carla Speight claims that Meghan and Harry were previously a “threat” to the future of the monarchy – especially with the now-Prince and Princess of Wales in line for the royal throne.

Discussing calls to abolish the monarchy, which has seen an increase in recent years, Meghan and Harry were two of the most popular royals during the “early days of their engagement and wedding”

Harry and Meghan now reside in California with their two children (Image: GETTY)

Ms Speight told Express.co.uk: “Harry and Meghan were arguably the more popular couple, which threatened the future of the monarchy as it was William and Kate who were next in line.”

According to research conducted by Statista, a poll from October 2019 showed that 71 percent of those polled held a favourable opinion of Prince Harry. This result dropped to just 30 percent during a similar popularity poll conducted last August.

Royal author Ingrid Seward claims that Harry’s explosive claims against the royals were a major factor to his declining popularity.

She told the Sun: “I think what people really dislike is that he dissed his family. I think his memoir Spare earned him millions but gosh he’s paid for it. Or is still paying for it.”

A year after their original statement, Meghan and Harry shared that they had no plans to rejoin the Royal Family nor move back to the UK in 2021. Meghan and Harry now live in California with their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

The Duke of Sussex has made trips to New York, London and South Africa in recent weeks on his own and now sources have claimed there’s a reason why Meghan Markle did not accompany him

Prince Harry has been travelling without Meghan Markle as he “wants space” and is “desperate to be taken seriously”, according to sources.

Since moving to the United States, the Duke of Sussex has usually been seen at official events with Meghan at his side and yet in recent weeks he has been without her on trips to New York, the UK and South Africa.

Harry was at a central London hotel at the end of September as he attended the WellChild Awards ceremony to honour some of the country’s bravest children, while supporting a charity he has been a patron of for 16 years.

He then headed off to Lesotho and South Africa for his Sentebale charity with again no mention of Meghan. Dressed in a white shirt, dark blazer and slim-fitting jeans, Harry smiled as he stood with Princess of Lethoso, Senate Seeiso for a snap she posted to her Instagram page. The 22-year-old wrote: “Had a pleasure of hosting a lunch today”, as she shared the image in a reel.

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During his visit, Harry is believed to have met with world business leaders and philanthropists in the region to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities, specifically for young people. But the lack of Meghan’s presence has led to plenty of debate and one source in California told the Daily Mail that it is the new “solo Harry” who “wants space”.

And another insider based in London told the outlet it was because he wanted to be taken more seriously. They stated: “This definitely feels like he is upping his game to cement his position as a serious player on the international stage. He’s always been desperate to be taken seriously and people I know say his fall from grace will really have got to him.”

The source added: “It is a surprise that he went to Lesotho without Meghan. There may be a good reason she can’t leave the kids, but she’s never been to Lesotho and that surprises me – it is like a second home [to Harry]. He first went there as a teenager and the royal family there is like his second family.”

Harry is also being seen as “solo” on the trips due to his difficult relationship with other members of the royal family. While in the UK he was just two miles from Buckingham Palace, but did not appear to visit King Charles, and was less than an hours drive from his older brother William’s home but also did not see him.

David and Victoria Beckham once seemed close to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. But in recent years, it’s clear that their friendship has dramatically cooled

The former England captain is a self-confessed royalist, but even that couldn’t help save his relationship with the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

What was once a close friendship has since turned frosty for the Beckhams and the Sussexes, and an explosive claim on Victoria’s true feelings has now been revealed. While the two couples once had a tight bond, cracks started to appear as the Beckhams were blamed for leaking stories to the press – an allegation they strongly denied.

As the relationship soured, it was then reported Victoria made her feelings clear about the dutchess. Despite reaching out to support Meghan during her move to London, and attending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘s wedding, their fallout became inevitable. The Mirror takes a look at the breakdown of the friendships and where it all went wrong.

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David has maintained a relationship with both Prince William and King Charles – something that is also said to have heightened the tensions between the couples – and he was recently spotted laughing and joking with William at a charity event.

William and David were all smiles when they marked the end of the London Air Ambulance Charity’s ‘Up Against Time’ appeal together. RAF Northolt welcomed the royal, the charity’s patron, and the footballer legend, an ambassador for the LAAC.

But it seems as though the Beckhams won’t be spotted with Harry and Meghan any time soon. Insiders claim the Beckham’s haven’t tried to stay in touch with the Sussexes or help repair their frosty relationships after their alleged fall out. A source told the Daily Mail: “Both David and Victoria put great importance on family and would never, ever turn on their relations the way that Harry and Meghan did.”

The source then claimed Victoria has never been a huge fan of Meghan Markle and continued: “The truth is that Victoria never really liked Meghan much. She was friendly and welcoming to her but is not bothered about staying in touch.”

Victoria had reached out to Meghan when she moved to London and at the time, and it was reported that the Spice Girls icon had lent Meghan her all-important little black book of her favourite hairdressers and stylist in the capital. However things are said to have turned sour when details of their friendship were shared in the press – and it was this that led to the first awkward tiff between the couples.

Meghan reportedly suspected Victoria had ‘leaked’ the stories – promoting a ‘mortifying’ phone conversation between their husbands. A source told The Sun at the time: “Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified. Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it — I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous — and spoke to Harry about it.

“Harry is very protective of Meghan, and decided to deal with the matter head-on, by directly contacting his good pal, David. He quickly put Harry right, and the two men agreed to move on — but it certainly made things awkward for a while.”

David and Victoria were invited to the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018 ( 
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David and Victoria were on the guest list for Harry and Meghan’s wedding, however. The couple joined the pair’s friends, family, and fellow A-listers at St George’s Chapel on 19 May 2018. But, according to reports, they were only invited to the ceremony – and not the reception afterwards, which is said to have irked the Beckhams.

In October that same year, the Sussexes headed off on a tour of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, which coincided with the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. Harry had asked David to be an ambassador for the Invictus Games and the former footballer travelled Down Under to show his support for the event.

But things reportedly became tense when the Prince inexplicably refused to see David in Sydney. It was claimed that the reason Harry was keeping his friend at arms’ length was Meghan – who still feared Victoria was leaking stories about her to the press.

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Despite that, David initially said he was ‘proud’ of Harry following the announcement in 2020 that he and Meghan were stepping down from the royal family.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, David described Harry as an “amazing” person. “We love him,” he said, speaking on behalf of his wife, Victoria. “But I’m proud to see him growing up as an individual and being that person that every father wants to be.”

However, following their exit, Harry and Meghan made numerous public attacks on the royal family – and the monarchy, something likely to have upset David, an ardent royalist who famously queued for 12 hours to pay his respects to the Queen as she lay in state.

Since then, the couples have kept their distance. In 2022 when David and Victoria’s eldest son Brooklyn married actress Nicola Peltz in a lavish wedding in Florida, Harry and Meghan were nowhere to be seen.

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And last summer when David welcomed football superstar Lionel Messi to his Inter Miami team, a star-studded crowd were in attendance for his debut. But again the Sussexes weren’t there.

One issue between the Sussexes and the Beckhams could be David’s close connection to Prince William and King Charles. Like Harry, William has known David and Victoria for many years and the Beckhams were in Westminster Abbey when he married Kate Middleton back in 2011. In fact, Kate has worn a Victoria Beckham dress and sunglasses on outings in the past.

And in 2022, David joined both William and Kate when they travelled to Boston for the Prince of Waleses’ second annual Earthshot Prize awards, where he presented one of the prizes at one of William’s main projects.

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David was also recently named a King’s Foundation ambassador. In photographs released to mark the announcement, the sportstar was pictured with the King on the doorstep of Highgrove, Charles’s Gloucestershire retreat, and shown trying out his carpentry skills with foundation students taking part in woodworking courses at the Snowdon School of Furniture.

The pair also swapped beekeeping tips, with David saying: “Having developed a love for the countryside I’m also on a personal mission to learn more about rural skills which is so central to the foundation’s work. It was inspiring to hear from the King about the work of His Majesty’s foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens – and compare beekeeping tips!”

T he two men caught up again at the inaugural King’s Foundation awards at Buckingham Palace – and were on very friendly terms as they chatted about football and discussed England’s chances in the Euro 2024 championships.

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‘Forgotten’ Love Island star branded ‘most gorgeous human’ as she strips to bikini for stunning Greek getaway

Watch the video above to see a glimpse of her luxury holiday

FORMER Love Island star Harley Brash has wowed followers by stripping off down to her bikini and flashing her toned limbs while on a luxury holiday in Greece.

The 25-year-old can be seen relaxing at the five-star adults-only hotel D´Andrea Lagoon in Kos, showing off her sculpted, tanned physique and enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine.

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Former Islander Harley Brash turning heads in KosCredit: INSTAGRAM
Influencer Harley wrote alongside the sizzling pictures: “Don’t make me come home.”

Fellow Love Islander and friend Francesca Allen commented: “Most gorgeous human.”

“Your eyes, that water,” gushed another.

“Literal mermaid,” wrote a third.

She was joined by her model boyfriend Tommy Marr, 28, on the idyllic Greek island. The pair have been together since 2020.

The Newcastle lass appeared on the show in 2019 and made a connection with Celebs Go Dating’s Chris Taylor but the pair split shortly after.

Harley was dumped from the compound with Chris, Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames.

The bombshell said before going into the villa: “My perfect guy would be lovely and tanned. I need a man, I don’t want a boy, I need someone who will take care of me and put me in my place.

“My whole life I’ve had everything given to me on a plate so I need someone to give me the chase.”

Following her appearance on the ITV2 show, Harley was spotted in 2020 with Piers Morgan’s son Spencer on a sun-soaked Ibiza holiday enjoying the festivities in the Balearics.
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Five most explosive ITV bombshells from Phillip Schofield’s Cast Away as TV insiders hit back

He was accused of lying by some ITV insiders

PHILLIP Schofield has finally returned to the screen after a stormy year and the TV world is buzzing.

The former This Morning legend spent ten days alone on an island where he filmed himself talking to camera for the Channel 5 show, Cast Away.

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Phillip Scofield’s Cast Away episodes have revealed some bombshell truths about his fall from grace

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The star spent 10 days alone on an island
His wife Steph, and daughters Ruby and Mollie sent him off with an emotional final dinner, before he revealed shocking details about his This Morning departure, his personal life, and his fallout with ITV.

However, some ITV insiders have accused him of lying on the show – after he blamed his brother’s arrest for being sacked from This Morning.

Here are the biggest revelations from the interview:

Drowning in guilt

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He opened up on the reason he was axed
Schofield admitted that he was overwhelmed with guilt following his public exit from This Morning.

He confessed that the controversy surrounding his affair with a younger colleague consumed him emotionally.

“I was drowning,” Schofield revealed, noting that the backlash was far worse than he had anticipated.

ITV fallout: No contact after he left

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Phillip said many of his ITV colleagues turned on him
The presenter didn’t hold back when discussing his fallout with ITV.
Schofield revealed that he hasn’t had any contact with the channel since he was fired.

Schofield blamed his brother for being fired from his lucrative This Morning and Dancing on Ice gigs.

Despite years as one of ITV’s most high-profile stars, the relationship turned frosty after his scandal made headlines.

He said: “Man alive, people can be fake. They can be so fake.

“With you when it’s all going well and suddenly utter, utter betrayal.

“When the tidal wave washed through and it washed everybody away, the ones that were still standing, they’re the ones that matter.

“And I thought, how many friends do you need?

“I don’t need 200 fake friends. I’ve got 10, 15, friends I would die for, and they would die for me.”

His affair wasn’t illegal

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Phil talked about his affair
The TV veteran addressed the ongoing talk about his affair, clarifying that, while morally wrong, it wasn’t illegal.

He said the relationship happened between “two consenting adults” and denied any improper conduct while the younger colleague worked on This Morning.

Holly Willoughby silence

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Holly kept quiet during the show’s run
Surprisingly, Schofield admitted that his friendship with Holly Willoughby has been effectively over since the scandal broke.
Once daytime TV’s golden duo, Schofield confessed they no longer talk, with Holly keeping her distance ever since the affair hit the headlines.

Toxic work culture? Schofield says “No”

Amid reports of a “toxic” work culture at This Morning, Schofield pushed back against the allegations.

He praised the crew and behind-the-scenes staff, calling it a “wonderful place” to work.

The former host seemed baffled by claims of toxicity, despite his own highly public exit.

Struggling with Mental Health

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Schofield also revealed the emotional toll the past year has taken on his mental health. He admitted to having dark thoughts, sharing, “I didn’t see a way forward.”

He thanked his family and close friends, who have been a lifeline throughout the ordeal.

What’s next for Phillip?

As for what comes next, Schofield didn’t hint at any longer big TV comeback and said he won’t return to daytime telly.

He said: “This is the last challenge… I’m not going to sit on a sofa again. I won’t do that again.

“And there are some people I won’t work for again. Some people I won’t work with again.

“I’ve been hurt so badly by that sort of telly, and by some of the people in that sort of telly, that you get to the point where you think, ‘I don’t want to do it anymore.’”

After 40 years in the spotlight, he said he is now focusing on rebuilding his personal life.

nick speaks out : ‘Gutted’ Nick Knowles breaks his silence after being forced to pull out of live Strictly show
The Sun revealed how the DIY SOS star has sustained a second injury in just two weeks

NICK Knowles has broken his silence after being forced to pull out of the live show.

The DIY SOS star has taken to social media after The Sun revealed he was unable to take part in this week’s show.

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The 62-year-old said: “I’m absolutely gutted and feeling very very sad.”

Nick injured himself after falling when he did a jump during a dress rehearsal – leaving him on crutches.

It is the second injury to blight Nick on Strictly after he injured his shoulder and arm while changing a car tyre.

A source told The Sun: “Nick won’t be able to take part in Strictly tomorrow night after hurting his knee.

“He was in a dress rehearsal with his partner Luba Mushtuk when he did a jump and landed awkwardly.

“Nick has hurt his knee and is having to use crutches to get around now.

“It is such a devastating blow for him and he is being supported by the Strictly team.

“They are sending him for scans and are doing everything they can to make sure he is okay.”

A spokesperson for Strictly said: “Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend.

“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. Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery.”
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Since news of Nick’s injury broke, fans have flooded the TV presenter with support, with one writing: “Nick, I do hope you feel better soon and are able to carry on with your strictly journey!”

A second posted: “Stay smiling, rest your body and mind, and contemplate what Super Luba is planning for when you are fit again.”

“Take care and hopefully see you next week,” said a third.