Dan Walker: Strictly star in injury update as he discovers ‘lumpy’ forehead amid recovery

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has taken to Instagram to give fans an update on his forehead, which he injured last week. Showcasing a visible bump, the BBC presenter, 44, unveiled his and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadia Bychkova’s new rehearsal space, before addressing the painful looking lump he is sporting on his forehead.

Taking to his Stories, Dan told his 217,000 followers that his head was slowly getting better.

The caption read: “Training day update…,” as both Dan and Nadia appeared on the screen.

The BBC star could be heard impersonating Strictly’s commentator, saying: “Please welcome Dan Walker and his professional partner, Nadiya Bychkova.

“Welcome to Sheffield, this is our lovely training room,” before Nadia agreed, “Beautiful, beautiful room”.

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he duo went on to reveal the “trigger words” that the Russian dance pro will shout include “fish fingers” and “captain”.

Last week, the BBC star was taken to hospital after hitting his head days before Strictly’s pre-recorded launch show was set to air.

After walking into a door, Dan went to hospital a day after the incident as he started to feel lightheaded and “wobbly” at training, and ended up seeking medical attention.

Following the injury, the newsreader revealed that a CT scan had come back clear with no signs of bleeding to the brain, but was told to rest for the remainder of the week.