Injured Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones is "positive" he'll return to the live shows this week and is back in rehearsals with Alex Scott.
The pro, 37, has missed two weeks of performances after hurting his knee, and he's been replaced by fellow dancer Kevin Clifton.
However, Neil has continued working with Alex on her routines and he's now told fans it's looking likely that he'll be back on Saturday night.
This morning, he tweeted: "Most people don’t like Monday’s but I do... That’s because I get to teach @AlexScott a NEW DANCE!!!!"
Fans flocked to his page to ask abotu his injury and whether he would be back on Saturday night.
In response to one fan, Neil tweeted: "It’s positive at the moment but still I need to see."
When another follower asked if Kevin could return for a third week, Neil replied: "I also Love Kevin but I also would really like to continue dancing with Alex."
He added to another fan: "He’s [Kevin] been great but I would really like to come back if that’s ok."
Neil's painful injury is believed to be either a torn knee ligament or a pulled calf muscle, which can take up to six weeks for a full recovery.
During an appearance on It Takes Two last week , Neil confirmed he wasn't fit enough to dance for a second week in a row.
He said: "No I won’t be dancing tomorrow. No that’s the real answer.
"I’ve tried but it’s just not ready yet. I’ll be fine, if I rest it this weekend, you nail the dance, go through, and the I’m ready for you on Monday morning."
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