Strictly’s Nick Knowles gives update on show injury and operation - and lengthy recovery process
Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles has given an update on his injuries as he focuses on his recovery.The DIY SOS presenter, who became the third contestant to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly, sustained an arm injury in the second week of the show after a mishap while changing a tyre and also a knee injury during the third week.
And now, one month after leaving the competition, Nick, 62, has revealed that he will go under the knife in just four weeks’ time.The TV personality also explained that he hopes to be “fully recovered” by August next year.
While attending an event to mark the new collaboration between Grove Gallery and Astrea Diamonds, Nick opened up about his recovery as he sported braces on his knee and shoulder. “I’ll be resting until February but then I’m due to film for DIY SOS,” he told The Sun. “I’m really hoping I’ll be back on my feet by then, although I won’t be fully recovered until August next year.” Nick, who is engaged to fiancee Katie Dadzie, also spoke about his plans to be able to take part in a first dance at their big day next summer. “We’ve booked our wedding for next summer and the plan is for us to be able to do a first dance,” he added.
The latest update comes after Nick addressed the possibility of making a return to the show despite his injuries. After posting a picture from his hospital bed and telling fans he needed surgery for his knee, one fan asked if he would be joining the final dance at the end of the series. “Will you still be able to do the end-of-series dance in the final?
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