Nick Knowles forced to pay for own operations after being injured on Strictly Come Dancing 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.
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.
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.
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.
