The Peep Show star, 48, looked exhausted as he left the dance studio after a full day intense rehearsals in preparation for his first live performance in the competition.

The presenter is battling on after a 'stupid' injury.

The former Great British Bake Off winner is on the show partnered up with Johannes Radebe in an all male pairing

Johannes said John has been 'lovely to work with'.

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S Tom Fletcher has shared a 'worrying' update on his Strictly Come Dancing journey while lying on the training room floor, apparently due to exhaustion, earlier today.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing kicked off last weekend revealing the new couples

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has revealed he broke down during rehearsals with partner Johannes Radebe.

As many as three pro dancers on the BBC One show are refusing to be inoculated with the vaccine, it has been reported

John Whaite will make history when he performs as part of Strictly Come Dancing’s first all-male partnership on Saturday

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is underway and the celebrity contestants have been partnered up

The Bake Off star said it has been a challenge.

Strictly's first live show will be on BBC One on Saturday.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 started at the weekend which showcased the 15 new celebs involved

Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has suggested the dancers reportedly refusing the Covid-19 vaccine should quit the show

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 has barely begun and Nina Wadia has already shed some serious pounds, but which other stars have done the same?

Appearing on ITV's Loose Women, Dr Hilary Jones weighed in on the debate surrounding reports that some of the Strictly professional dancers have shunned the Covid-19 vaccine

John Whaite and Johannes Radebe discussed being the first male pairing in Strictly Come Dancing's history on Steph's Packed Lunch.

The pair are rumoured to be doing their dance training on Teesside