Downcast Nigel Harman keeps a low profile as he goes for physiotherapy after being forced to pull out of Strictly over hip injury

Nigel Harman kept a low profile as he received physiotherapy treatment on Wednesday after being forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing.

The 50-year-old actor had to withdraw from the competition for medical reasons after injuring his rib during rehearsals.

Nigel, who was partnered with Katya Jones, appeared dejected during the outing as he kept his head low and wore a yellow cap.

The Downton Abbey star cut a casual figure for the outing in a black bomber jacket which he wore with matching track pants.

Nigel also wore a navy blue T-shirt and completed his look with a pair of white trainers.

The outing comes after it was also revealed that the BBC crew were 'relieved' following Nigel's unexpected departure from the show.

After his departure, it was reported that the star often had 'mood swings', which caused bad feelings among the staff backstage

A source said The sun how the actor 'takes himself very seriously' as a performer and throws himself completely into his routines.

Continuing: 'So he's clearly very emotional when things don't go as he hoped. That often means that he can be like a bear with a sore head backstage.

“Viewers got a glimpse of that when he got disappointing scores for their quickstep in Blackpool.”

Before adding, “The crew and professionals of the show are like a close-knit family and the celebrities are welcomed into it. But if someone disrupts that long-standing dynamic, it can create bad feelings.”

Responding to the claims, a BBC source hit back by saying: 'It's always sad when a contestant leaves the show, especially if they get injured.

'Nigel will be greatly missed by those who worked with him on the show and everyone wishes him all the best and looks forward to seeing him at the final on Saturday 16 December.'

MailOnline has contacted Nigel's representative for comment.

Nigel and Katya's routine to Duke Ellington's It Don't Mean A Thing landed them second from bottom in the judges' standings in Blackpool, with a score of 31 points out of 40.

In a video shared on social media, Nigel could be seen quickly leaving the dance floor just seconds after the BBC cameras stopped filming.

Katya appeared confused and stood still for a moment before following along, while other participants happily danced and hugged.

The audience member who shared the video on Twitter also wrote: 'Are #Strictly judges proud of themselves? Nigel is broken tonight and couldn't even face dancing anymore when the theme and cameras stopped.

Taking away someone's love for dance and self-confidence should not be what the show is about.”

The couple both appeared on Saturday's show where Nigel told how he hurt his rib during a jump during rehearsals.

He said: 'I was about to get caught by some very handsome men, but when I landed I did something to my rib. I'm a little high on painkillers.'

When asked by host Claudia Winkleman if he enjoyed his time on the show, Nigel said: 'Oh, I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it. This doesn't really get through.

“When I saw everyone coming down the stairs, it really felt like I wasn't part of it anymore.”

Katya praised Nigel's hard work on the show and looked emotional at the thought of them no longer performing together.

She said: “I absolutely loved every moment of us creating magic on the dance floor.

“I know the reasons he did this were for your daughter and your parents, and I know your parents will be very proud of you. I hope you find something out of this that you will cherish forever in your broken rib.”

Nigel replied: 'The only reason I'm standing here is because of all the work you've put into it. You challenge me, you push me, you support me. Most of all, you're just a part of me now.” He became emotional and added, “I can't even look at you!”