Pete Wicks reveals heavily-strapped feet during cigarette break ahead of Strictly performance

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Ahead of the live show on Saturday 9 November, Pete Wicks took a moment to step outside the Strictly Come Dancing studios for a cigarette break, and a glimpse of his bandaged feet sparked fears his injuries may affect his performance on the show.The former TOWIE star, 36, is gearing up to take to the dance floor once again with his professional partner Jowita Przystał, 30, as they near the finale and the coveted Glitterball Trophy.This Saturday, they will perform their Couple's Choice routine, hoping to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing performance.

During a brief pause in rehearsals, Pete was spotted outside the Elstree studio, dressed in a partially unbuttoned beige silk shirt and matching trousers, his long dark hair pulled back into a half ponytail and his feet bare, with bandages visible on both.

As he lit up, he chatted with a team member in the backstage area. Last week, Pete and Jowita performed a Freddie Mercury-inspired salsa for Icons Week, dancing to Queen's Another One Bites The Dust.

However, their routine was marred by a near-miss during a lift, which left Pete whispering a heartfelt apology to Jowita at the end of their performance, saying, "I'm sorry, darling.