Strictly star Dan Walker was taken to A&E after hitting his head

Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has revealed he was taken to A&E after hitting his head.

The TV presenter, 44, has been training for the BBC show ahead of Saturday’s curtain raiser, where the stars will team up with their professional partners.

Walker said he hit his head on “a big glass window” on Thursday and was taken to hospital a day later after “feeling a bit wobbly”.

And he thanked his Strictly partner, who will remain a mystery until Saturday’s pre-recorded show airs, for making sure he was okay.

Alongside a selfie from the hospital, Walker wrote: ‘A bit of head based drama today! After hitting the large glass window yesterday I was sent to A & E today as I was feeling a bit wobbly.

“A lovely nurse at Barnet Hospital called Karina checked my vitals and consultant Erik Witt did a CT scan to check for bleeding on the brain. Fortunately… everything ok.

“I’ve got to rest for a few days – so I’ll be a bit behind – but ready to be at it again next week.”

Walker, who presents BBC Breakfast, added: “A timely reminder of how amazing the NHS is and even though I’m not allowed to tell you who my Strictly pro is… I can tell you he’s been waiting for hours in parking. to make sure I’m ok. Whatever happens on television…she has a friend for life.”

Walker, who has three children with wife Sarah, said he agreed to do Strictly because he wanted a “giggle” after reporting on difficult news during the pandemic.

The 15 celebrities taking part in the new series include Olympian Adam Peaty, rugby star Ugo Monye, ​​TV presenter Judi Love and former Bake Off winner John Whaite, who will be part of a same-sex pairing.

– Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on September 18.