Nick Knowles sports a sling and leg support at the Pride Of Britain Awards with Luba Mushtuk after his Strictly exit and injury – as he gives major update on the show’s final

Nick Knowles stepped out at the Pride Of Britain Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday night – after his recent Strictly exit and injury.

The DIY SOS star, 62, and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk were forced to pull out of Movie Week after the star hurt his shoulder and knee. 

Nick fell and injured his knee during a jump, leaving him on crutches and heading to hospital for an MRI scan.

The TV presenter was well enough to return to Strictly but his comeback was short lived as he became the third celebrity eliminated last Sunday. 

At the Pride Of Britain Awards Nick looked smart in a black suit while Luba, 34, wore a sheer black dress.

Nick Knowles stepped out at the Pride Of Britain Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday night with Luba Mushtuk – after his recent Strictly exit and injury

At the Pride Of Britain Awards Nick looked smart in a black suit and sported a sling and leg support – while Luba, 34, wore a sheer black dress

His appearance comes after he revealed his Strictly Come Dancing future, after he was asked by a fan whether he’d be doing the end of series group dance. 

A fan asked him on social media: ‘Will you still be able to do the end of series dance in the final? Wouldn’t seem right you not being there.’

Nick then replied saying: ‘I’m not sure my injuries will allow – I have to wait for the knee operation until the bicep operation has healed so I can use crutches afterwards.

‘So I don’t think recovery will be in time sadly.’

Last Thursday nick shared a video from his hospital bed where he told fans he has ‘two or three months’ of physiotherapy ahead.

He said: ‘Just woken up from my op. 

‘All went well by all accounts so I have a reattached bicep now so bit of physio over the next two or three months and all should be right as rain and back to 100% I think. 

‘So that’s one down and one to go on the knee,’ he added and captioned the video: ‘All done – thanks to Mr Ahrens the surgeon and all the medical staff’.

He looked in good spirits despite the recent injury and elimination from the popular BBC dancing show 

The DIY SOS star, 62, and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk were forced to pull out of Movie Week after the star hurt his shoulder and knee 

Nick fell and injured his knee during a jump, leaving him on crutches and heading to hospital for an MRI scan 

Nick and Luba lost the dance-off to Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu. 

Both couples performed their routines again; Shayne and Nancy performed their Cha Cha to Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use) by Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams. 

Then, Nick and Luba performed their Charleston to Rain on the Roof from the film Paddington 2.

However, despite narrowly making it back into the competition as he recovered from a shoulder and knee injury, Nick, 62, was soon sent home by all four judges – Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. 

When asked by Tess about their time on the show, Nick said: ‘I’ve really, really been surprised by how much I’ve loved doing it and by two things that happen.’   

He explained: ‘One is how much you care each week, and the other is how much you don’t want to let down your partner.

‘The only reason I could do this is simply because of Luba’s changes, she’s been amazing.’

Luba said: ‘I’ve never met someone as determined as you, and I remember you saying that if you do your best, you’ll be very happy. I think you did more than your best. Thank you.’

When asked by Tess about his partner Luba, Nick shared: ‘Luba’s been amazing and just been so fabulous every day. 

‘And I should say thank you also to all the background staff, the physios, all the people that have actually got me through this week, and to all of my fellow competitors who have been absolutely astounding, beautiful people. 

‘There are some amazing dancers up there, and I will love watching the rest of the series.’

The annual Pride Of Britain Awards is returning for its 25th year, with Ashley Banjo and Carol Vorderman set to return as co-hosts.

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks are on hand to host the red carpet, while GK Barry will be presenting online content at her very own bar during the event. 

The TV presenter was well enough to return to Strictly but his comeback was short lived as he became the third celebrity eliminated last Sunday 

Taking place since 1999, the ceremony honours the achievements of truly remarkable people from across the UK and all walks of life – nominated by members of the public.

After a shortlist has been produced from the thousands of entries, winners are chosen by the Pride of Britain judging panel.

Ahead of the ceremony, The King and the Prime Minister Keir Starmer led tributes to the nation’s unsung heroes.

The King called them ‘the very best’ of us, while Sir Keir said, ‘They embody everything that is great about Britain’.