The TV star, who has been a regular on the show for several years, has shared his experiences of the Strictly training process. He has revealed that the training is incredibly demanding and requires a lot of physical and mental stamina. He has also highlighted the importance of teamwork and communication in the process. He emphasizes that the dancers and the professional partners need to work together seamlessly to achieve their goals.

* The summary states that the athlete has faced challenges with his fitness. * The athlete has battled with long Covid. * The athlete has previously spoken about his fitness struggles.

Image: Getty) Getty) “You have to wait until your body is ready to recover. But I also understood that if I were patient and waited, there would come a time when I would be able to start training again and get the weight off. I just had to be kind to myself in the period in between.” Appearing on the ITV show Lorraine in 2022, he also shared how he was hit with Covid at the start of the first lockdown. His symptoms lasted 10 months, but he didn’t tell anyone at the time. “I didn’t want to tell anyone because I thought I wouldn’t get a booking for work,” he admitted. “I kept it to myself.”

Nick Knowles, a well-known TV personality, has been open about his struggles with long Covid. He experienced significant weight gain during his recovery, reaching a weight of 19 stone. This weight gain was attributed to the long-term effects of the virus.

The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 launch show will air on Saturday 14 September at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.