DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, 62, has given fans a glimpse into his gruelling recover after two huge surgeries. The BBC host shared a video on Instagram today, showing him working his way up some stairs. Nick was aided by crutches, with a medical professional also lending him support. The Strictly Come Dancing star wore shorts, revealing a hefty brace covering his left leg, and visibly strained as he slowly made his way up step by step.
Alongside the video, Nick wrote: “So it wasn’t on my letter to Santa for two major operations - one to reattach my bicep and a second to build a new ACL and mend two years in the meniscus. Thank you to my two magnificently talented surgeons - Mr Ahrens for the bicep and Mr Jig Patel for the knee.
“Three types of knee brace and one type of elbow brace - crutches - game ready ice and pressure machine - pressure leggings - physio stretching out for months ahead but I want to be walking normally by start of February for the next DIYSOS.”. He added: “Katie my fiancee has been patient and supportive and amazingly patient with me - the worst patient in the world. It’s been frustrating and very expensive but I’m determined to get back to 100% fitness which I hope will be around August 2025 Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement - happy new year all.”.
Nick was on Strictly this year, and had to pull out of one of the live shows in October after badly injuring his knee during rehearsals. He was then the third celebrity to leave the show, but admitted he “played down” his injuries before being voted out. One of Nick’s injuries took hold during a dress rehearsal with pro partner Luba Mushtuk, who reportedly saw the star land badly after a jump. It came just weeks after the TV host hurt his shoulder and arm while changing a car tire.
