Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has revealed he required emergency physiotherapy sessions ahead of his latest performance on the BBC show. The YouTube sensation, who is partnered with professional dancer Alexis Warr, disclosed that he suffered a pinched nerve in his back during training for the second live show.
Speaking on his podcast The Useless Hotline, Clarke explained that the injury occurred when he attempted a handstand during rehearsals. 'I did that and got up and went, 'My back hurts a little bit actually. Ah s**t, I've got a little twinge in there somehow. I'll try to carry on,' he said. However, after the lunch break, he was unable to continue and went straight to physio.
Clarke revealed that he underwent acupuncture midway through the week and visited physio four times in total. 'I didn't want it to be a thing on the night,' he said, explaining why he chose not to mention the injury during the live show's VT segment. His partner Alexis Warr described the week as the 'most frustrated' she had seen Clarke throughout the entire process.
Despite the setback, Clarke and Warr delivered a paso doble to Game Of Survival by Ruelle, earning them 30 points from the judges. They were confirmed safe during the first results show of the series on Sunday. The couple will return for Movie Week, performing to 'Soda Pop' from K-pop Demon Hunters.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday on BBC One from 6:05pm.
