TV star Nick Knowles has had to pay for his own treatment after suffering a knee injury on Strictly Come Dancing, as he was reportedly not covered by the show's insurance. The 62 year old DIY SOS presenter tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a rehearsal for this year's series, forcing him and professional partner Luba Mushtuk, 35, to briefly withdraw before later being voted off.
Over the weekend, Nick posted pictures and videos of himself in a brace and using crutches, thanking fans for their supportive messages. He revealed that he is learning to walk up stairs again after two major operations, and disclosed that the BBC show's insurance did not cover his surgeries despite him injuring his knee doing a jump in rehearsals, reports Birmingham Live.
He wrote: "Thank you for all the amazing messages. To answer a few questions . . . the brace helps keep it stable as I recover. No, Strictly insurance did not cover the operations. I paid for them myself but I'm hoping they will help with rehab.". READ MORE: Nick Knowles 'learning to walk again' as he shows grim reality of nasty injury.
He also praised his fiancée Katie Dadzie, 34, for her unwavering support throughout his recovery. In a humorous aside, Nick joked: "In my letter to Santa, I did not have two major operations - three knee and one elbow braces, and learning to walk upstairs again - but that's what he brought me.".
