BBC Strictly Come Dancing unveils week 4 songs and dances as one star remains sidelined

Strictly Come Dancing is back on BBC One this weekend with the couples taking on some of the trickiest dances in Latin and Ballroom. Here are the songs and dances...

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this weekend, with the couples facing off in some of the most challenging Latin and Ballroom dances to date. Hot on the heels of Movie Week's success, the stars will need to up their game to surpass their previous performances.

Before the live show kicks off, the BBC has unveiled the dance pairings and songs for the upcoming episode. However, one name conspicuously absent from the list was Nick Knowles, who missed out on Movie Week owing to an injury and remains unlisted for the coming weekend.

Regarding Knowles' status, the broadcaster stated: "We will update with more news on Nick when we have it."

The much-loved hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman expressed their best wishes to Nick during last week's broadcast after he had to withdraw due to his condition.

Previously, a Strictly spokesperson reported: "Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend. As per the rules of the competition, Nick and Luba will receive a bye through to next week when he is hopefully able to dance again.

"Everyone at Strictly Come Dancing wishes Nick a speedy recovery."

During the Movie Week episode, Nick could be seen resting at home while nursing his injured knee.

The anticipated dances and music set for this weekend are:

Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe - Viennese Waltz to Nobody Gets Me by SZA.

Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez - Jive to 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo.

Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin - Samba to Hips Don't Lie by Shakira.

Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola - Foxtrot to Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish.

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec - Charleston to Unhealthy by Anne-Marie, Shania Twain.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell - Salsa to Down Under by Men At Work.

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas - Salsa to Danza Kuduro by Don Omar ft. Lucenzo.

JB Gill and Amy Dowden - Rumba to You Might Need Somebody by Kara Marni.

Paul Merson and Karen Hauer - Quickstep to I Won't Dance by Fred Astaire.

Pete Wicks and Jowitza Przystal - Quickstep to Town Called Malice by The Jam.

Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu - Cha Cha to Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use) by Sub Sub feat. Melanie Williams.

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones - Tango to Money, Money, Money by ABBA.

Meanwhile, Nick had expressed his disappointment on Instagram last week, saying: "Gutted not to be out there with everyone tonight on the @bbcstrictly dance floor, but still suited up and cheering them on from the sofa."

However, he has not yet shared any updates on his training for this week, leaving fans concerned.

Head judge Shirley Ballas provided an update on Virgin Radio UK, stating: "Apparently, he is possibly on the mend."

"We are hoping that by the weekend he will be back because he is an asset to the show."