The BBC has signed TikTok star Niall Gray on Strictly Come Dancing’s spin of show It Takes Two.

Niall Gray, 28, who has garnered a legion of fans on the social media platform, will be giving viewers an insight into behind the scenes gossip of the BBC show His coverage of backstage of Strictly will be aired during weeknights. Speaking about landing the role, Niall said: “I’m really excited to be the backstage reporter for It Takes Two! Getting up close with all the behind the scenes action – it’s going to be great fun. As a Strictly fan I cannot wait to bring all the backstage gossip to the viewers!”

Niall’s access to all areas of the show appears to know no bounds as he is also able to peek in at the celebrities during the training sessions. Elsewhere on the show, Nick Knowles finally broke his silence after he was forced to bow out from the BBC show, this weekend.

The DIY SOS host had been a favourite of this series but suffered an injury at the beginning of the series, which marks 20 years. The star had injured his shoulder while fixing a car tyre after the initial episodes. And while he was given the all clear by medics ahead of the second show, it seemed the gruelling training regime set his recovery back – and so he bowed out of the show this weekend.

TikTok star Niall Gray has been announced as Strictly: It Takes Two’s presenter ( 
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Speaking of his departure Nick took to X: “I’m absolutely gutted and feeling very very sad.” Earlier, he took to X and Instagram to share a post by Strictly, that read: “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.”

Fans then rushed to comment. One fans said: “Hope you’re on the mend soon. What a shame you’re missing out on movie week.” Another wrote: “So sorry to hear that! I hope you are ok! #Strictly.” And a third person said: “Take Care Lovely, See you back next week.”

Just before it emerged that he wouldn’t be competing in this weekend’s show, Nick shared his desire to win enough points to carry him through to the following week. Another fan said: “Let’s hope you get through over the weekend fingers crossed.” And Nick himself replied with a string of fingers crossed emojis.