Who is Nick Knowles? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant and TV presenter
The DIY SOS host has been recovering from an injury this past week.
Nick Knowles was notably missing from last week's Strictly Come Dancing live show as he recovered from yet another injury.
After impressing viewers the week prior having learnt a routine in just 16 hours after a shoulder injury, many were left disappointed to see he wouldn't be making it to the dancefloor after sustaining an injury during rehearsals.
While it is currently unclear if Knowles will return to the ballroom this weekend, the TV presenter is remaining hopeful. However what he will be performing if he is given the all-clear is unknown.
Only time will tell if the presenter will manage to make it back, but in the meantime let's get to know Nick Knowles and how he feels about appearing on Strictly Come Dancing 2024.
Who is Nick Knowles?
Age: 61
Job: TV presenter
Instagram: @nickknowles
Partner: Luba Mushtuk
Nick Knowles is a TV presenter and musician, known for presenting BBC series DIY SOS, which has broadcast over 32 seasons!
Knowles has been presenting the series since its launch in 1999, and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Knowles has been a mainstay on television for years, having presented various game shows including Who Dares Wins, Break the Safe and 5-Star Family Reunion.
Back in 2018, Knowles took part in I'm a Celebrity and came in sixth place, and was an instant favourite among viewers during his time in the jungle.
What happened to Nick Knowles's shoulder?
Nick Knowles injured his shoulder and arm after changing a car tyre, which threw up questions as to whether or not he would be able to perform with Strictly partner Luba during the second live show (28th September).
Knowles revealed the news in a video posted to his Instagram, where he was seen sat in a car with his arm in a sling.
He said in the video: "I thought I'd give a little update. As you can see, my arm is in a sling, and that's because at the weekend my car broke down at the side of the motorway. I had my little boy in the car, so I wanted to change the tyre as quickly as I possibly could, to make sure we were safe.
"And in the process of hurrying to get the wheel off as quickly as I possibly could, because there was a big wheel on my big car, I managed to damage my shoulder and arm a little bit.
"I'm not quite sure how or what, but it's been quite painful, although a little better this morning. So I'm on my way up to London, to Harley Street to get a scan done, and to get some top medical advice. But I am heading to training afterwards so I can learn the steps of my next dance."
Nick Knowles's Strictly journey so far
Scoreboard
Week 1: Jive (3+5+5+5) = 18
Week 2: American Smooth (5+5+5+6) = 21
What is Nick Knowles dancing to in Week 4 on Strictly?
It isn't clear what dance and song Nick will be performing to this weekend. We'll be sure to keep this page updated once we know more!
What has Nick Knowles said about joining Strictly 2024?
Knowles said after his involvement in the season was announced: "I’m so, so excited to be doing Strictly this year. People may be more used to me getting stuck in on a building site or travelling the world, but dancing live on TV will be a whole new adventure.
"I’ve spent my whole life learning new skills and I’ve never been afraid of a challenge. There’s life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one - being taught how to dance! I’ll give it my everything... and try not to embarrass my kids, of course!"
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Authors
Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
