Television personality Nick Knowles has announced plans to 'disappear' from television to support his wife, Katie Dadzie, who requires urgent surgery. The 63-year-old presenter, best known for hosting DIY SOS for over 27 years, also admitted that his stint on Strictly Come Dancing 'didn't work out well for me' due to a series of injuries.
Nick Knowles Steps Back to Care for Wife
Knowles, who married Katie Dadzie in June 2025, revealed he will step back from professional commitments to care for her. Katie, 36, was rushed to hospital after her cervix ruptured following a hysterectomy. She now requires another major operation. Knowles told the Daily Mail's Richard Eden: 'I've been looking after my wife a lot because she has been through it. She's had a lot of tough times. She's got another operation coming up. I will disappear for a while because I'll be looking after her. I'm always worried about her but she's a warrior and a fighter, so I know she'll be fine.'
Strictly Come Dancing: A Painful Experience
Knowles participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, partnered with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk. He suffered multiple injuries during the competition, including damaging his arm and shoulder while changing a punctured tyre before the second week. He later ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during rehearsals for week three. Despite receiving a bye, he returned for week four but was eliminated, visibly hampered by his injuries. Speaking to Heat magazine, Knowles said: 'No. Strictly didn't work out particularly well for me because I damaged my knee. And it's taken me two years to come back from that.' He missed the grand final, won by blind comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, while recovering from two operations to reattach his bicep and reconstruct his ACL.
Life After TV
Knowles acknowledged that his time away from DIY SOS has allowed him to spend more time with his wife. He told Heat: 'We've only been married a year, so spending more time together has been great.' His decision to step back from television follows a long career that also includes hosting the game show Who Dares Wins and appearing on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
