Nick Knowles reveals he has to ‘learn to walk upstairs again’ after three operations and dropping out of Strictly
NICK Knowles has revealed he’s undergone a string of operations and is learning to walk upstairs again after badly injuring his knee.
The DIY SOS star was forced to take time out of Strictly after injuring his knee in rehearsals, returning briefly before being eliminated.
But it seems the injury was more serious than he hoped, with the star sharing a video today of him on crutches with his leg in a brace after having surgery.
He also revealed he’d had another operation on his arm as well.
Posting the clip to both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), 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 declared.
He thanked his partner for her support, adding: “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.”
Fans were quick to share their support and give words of encouragement, with some even deeming him an inspiration as they go through a similar experience.
“Doing great there already – keep going mate,” wrote one.
“You have my admiration and encouragement. I’ve had 2 new knees and a hip replacement which I’m still to recover from. If you can do it so can I tho mines not nearly so bad. Onwards and upwards,” said a second.
A third noted: “All the best in your recovery and here’s to a happy and a far healthier New year. Stay safe, all the best.”
“All the best Nick … not nice going through all that but think how you’re gonna be come August,” wrote a fourth.
Nick’s fellow Strictly stars also sent their love and support, with finalist Tasha Ghouri saying: “Sending love to you nick.”
Nancy Xu added: “Getting better soon” while judge Motsi Mabuse wrote: “All the best ”