Russell Grant to quit Strictly Come Dancing due to knee injury?Doctors have advised the Russell to have keyhole surgery to repair a tear in his knee lining, which could rule him out of the show for a month.
The estimated recovery time is three weeks longer than the time allowed for a celebrity to spend out of the BBC1 competition because of illness or injury.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: 'Russell is really in two minds about what to do. He spent a whole day yesterday without any problems at all.
'His knee seems to be getting better thanks to the care and attention of the physios he has been seeing and the anti-inflammatory medication he's taking.
'Russell is a huge reason why Strictly is doing so well in the ratings at the moment.'
The 60-year-old media personality – who has become a fans' favourite on the programme – could be forced to stop dancing anyway if his condition worsens because his knee issues might invalidate the show's insurance.
A Strictly spokesman said: 'We will be seeking further medical advice during the week before a final decision is made on what treatment may be needed.'
Russell – who is partnered by professional dancer Flavia Cacace - is expected to come to a decision later this week, and he is due to compete on this weekend's show.
Metro
