Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk – after admitting he has to ‘crawl’ to his car after gruelling choreography sessions

Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions

As an avid follower of Strictly Come Dancing, witnessing Nick Knowles’ journey to the Glitter Ball is nothing short of captivating. His life experiences have been etched onto our screens for years, and now it seems he’s ready to conquer a new challenge – ballroom dancing!


On Saturday evening, he’ll aim to impress the judges significantly as he performs his dance routine in the competition for the Strictly Come Dancing Glitter Ball.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I myself found myself enjoying a leisurely cigarette break amidst my busy dance rehearsals in the vibrant city of London on Monday.

In a casual setting, the presenter of DIY SOS was spotted taking a sneaky puff on a cigarette while chatting with frequent collaborator Luba Mushtuk, outside a nearby studio during a break from their work on the BBC program.

After putting in four hours of intense rehearsal, Knowles, aged 61, appeared noticeably tired when he stepped outside for a moment’s rest.

Before reentering, the Russian ballroom expert Mushtuk, aged 34, shared a cigarette with his companion.

Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions

Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions

As a committed enthusiast, I can’t help but share that Knowles confides that his preparations for the performance are so intense that I find myself crawling to my vehicle post-rehearsal. To recuperate, he resorts to immersing himself in ice baths.

When questioned regarding the “Strictly Curse”, Knowles, participating in the 20th anniversary season of the program, stated: “I hardly have enough energy to make it to the car after. It’s not a problem for me.

Yesterday, after wrapping up an intensive day of learning, I found myself dragging myself to the car upon arriving home. Instead of collapsing on the couch, I opted for a rejuvenating hour-long soak for my feet in an icy cold water bath. It was just what my tired body needed!

Last August, during their filming stint in the U.S., Knowles proposed to Katie Dadzie, aged 34, who runs a lingerie business.

The individual, known for hosting the show “Who Dares Wins,” recently disclosed a weight loss of nearly two stones, achieved over the past six weeks while preparing for the weekend’s dance competition.

He added: ‘I was very fat, I’ve lost a lot of weight. I’ve done about six weeks of training to get fit enough to start dancing.

‘That’s the main thing, be fit enough to be able to do it, because it is unbelievably hard work.’

Earlier, Knowles mentioned that he aims to lose weight in preparation for the dancing contest, in response to a fan’s tweet suggesting a wager about weight loss during Strictly Come Dancing: “I’ve set a goal of losing 3.5 stones…” [sic]

Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions
Rehearsals going well, then? Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles looks drained as he takes a smoke break with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' to his car after gruelling choreography sessions

Responding to this, the television personality disclosed that they’ve been working out at the gym and following a restrictive diet, resulting in a weight loss of approximately 15 pounds so far.

At the gym, Nick posted a video of himself nearly tumbling from the treadmill, humorously commenting: “Fooling around on the exercise bike before Strictly dance training, almost had a mishap.

Nick seems to be enjoying his training regime and seems to be committed to getting in shape.

In an interview with a mirror in 2021, he stated: “I’ve built my career by appearing as a larger-than-life character on television. Currently, I weigh around 120 kilograms and consider myself quite substantial.

Constantly, I find myself at construction sites. Over the lockdown period, I gained nearly four stones in weight. However, I’ve managed to shed about two stones from my weight since then, and I’m making an effort to get back into shape.

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2024-09-09 17:05

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