September 24th 2024.
The rigorous rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing have taken a toll on Nick Knowles, according to his fiancée Katie Dadzie. She revealed that the DIY SOS star, who is 62 years old, has been left utterly exhausted by the intense training sessions with his partner Luba Mushtuk, who is 34 years old. Nick had previously shared that he had lost two stone due to the grueling practices.
Katie, who is 33 years old and the founder of a lingerie company, expressed concern for Nick's well-being, stating that he has become a shell of his former self since joining the BBC show. She told Closer Magazine, "We knew it would be hard work but he is shattered every day when he comes back. He's near enough crawling into the house." When asked about the infamous Strictly curse, Katie reassured that it was the last thing on Nick's mind as he is completely drained from the experience.
Meanwhile, Nick himself revealed that he had sustained a painful injury to his arm and shoulder after quickly changing a flat tire on the motorway. However, during his appearance on last night's It Takes Two, he remained optimistic about his performance on Saturday. He said, "I find out more tomorrow, but I'm fully expecting to go into training and hoping to dance on Saturday." Nick and Luba will be dancing an American smooth for their second routine, provided he gets the go-ahead from his doctor.
Katie also debunked any fears of Nick falling victim to the Strictly curse, stating that it was not even a thought in their minds. This follows after a source revealed that Nick was upset over the possibility of not being able to perform in the live shows and potentially having to withdraw from the competition, which would be his worst nightmare. The source also shared that Nick is aware that he needs to give himself time to recover and may not be able to train properly with Luba.
Nick and Katie were first seen together in September 2021 and announced their engagement the following year, after Nick proposed during their vacation in New Orleans. Nick was previously married twice, first to Gillian Knowles from 1996 to 2000, with whom he shares a daughter and son. He then divorced his second wife, Jessica Rose Moor, in 2017 and was in a relationship with PR guru Emily Hallinan in February 2020 before making things official with Katie. Nick also has another son from a previous relationship with dancer Paula Beckett.
Katie also has children from a previous relationship and shares two daughters, Savannah (8) and Alex (5), with her ex-partner. As for Strictly Come Dancing, the show will continue on Saturday at 6:15pm on BBC One and iPlayer. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you. You can reach us via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page.
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