NICK Knowles has revealed when Strictly Come Dancing bosses will make a decision over his future on the show.

The 62-year-old place in the current series of Strictly was thrown into jeopardy after he injured his arm changing a car tyre at the weekend.

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Last night The Sun revealed DIY SOS presenter Nick was still in the dark over whether or not he’ll be able to dance on Saturday night.

After training all day yesterday with Luba Mushtuk, Nick took to Instagram to give fans an update.

He said: “I’ve just got out of soaking in the bath after a day’s training, which went very well. 

“My shoulder is repairing very well. I saw a great physio today that’s helped enormously.

“So I get another day’s training tomorrow. The decision will be made tomorrow afternoon, whether I can actually compete on Saturday.

“I’m doing my level best to get there, keeping my fingers crossed. So hopefully see.”

Last night an insider told The Sun: “Nick is desperate to carry on and is insisting he is fine to perform but the BBC are naturally wary.

“If Nick continues and does more damage to himself in the long run it puts them in a tricky position. His health comes first but Nick is pleading with them to continue.”

He spent hours in a rehearsal studio with Luba to try to prove he could still perform — despite being in a sling.

A source revealed he will have little time to practise if he is cleared.

They added added: “Nick needs to learn a whole routine, he has barely any time at all.

“If he is cleared he will need to learn quickly. Luba is an amazing teacher and she is confident they can do it. But, ultimately, it might get to a point that the BBC just put their foot down.”

DARTS could be set for a major broadcasting with stars like Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen moving away from Sky Sports.

The broadcaster has been airing PDC darts action ever since the inaugural World Matchplay in 1994.

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Since then, the sport has grown into a money-spinning giant after spawning new heroes like Littler and Luke Humphreys.

But PDC king Barry Hearn has now thrown the future of darts on Sky into doubt.

The broadcaster’s contract to show PDC darts expires next year.

And while Hearn is grateful to Sky for keeping faith for the past two decades, he feels his organisation deserves a better deal.

The supremo claims that other sports shown by Sky get a great slice of the pie.

Littler pocketed £500,000 for his performances at the World Championship this year.

In comparison, Dennis Priestly only received £16,000 when he won the same tournament in 1994.

But Hearn feels his current stable of darts stars need to be getting a bigger reward for their work.

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He said: “(Deal expiring?) Handy, that’s very handy. You know, timing is the essence of everything, isn’t it?

“Listen, we owe Sky a massive, massive debt. They stuck with us in the early days, and loyalty is a big part of our business.

“But, also, I have a responsibility to players to maximise their earnings.

“There’s going to be some interesting conversations. I really hope Sky raise the ante, understand what they’ve built. What it’s worth.

“Compare us to anyone else. Show me what you pay rugby union, league, golf, and tell me why I don’t get the same or more.

“It’s my job, a passion, and I’m building something that is my own legacy for when I’m not around.

“I would like the darts players in 50 years’ time to raise a glass to me. Is that big-headed? I don’t really care if it is, because I know I’m doing a good job.

“Everybody’s got to do well out of this deal, it has got to work for everyone, and I hope it’s Sky because they deserve it because of the work they put on.

“But, respect. Just give us respect and we’ll be fine. We’ll be fine and we’ll deliver value on a global scale you’ve not seen before.”

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