Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles’ fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

As a seasoned entertainment journalist with years of experience under my belt, I must say it’s always heartwarming to witness the love stories that unfold on Strictly Come Dancing. Nick Knowles, the DIY SOS host, has managed to win our hearts not just for his carpentry skills but also for his newfound passion for dance and his adorable romance with partner Luba Mushtuk.


It has been a whirlwind Strictly Come Dancing journey for Nick Knowles.

Despite the setbacks like broken arms and poor scores, Luba Mushtuk, his professional dance partner who is 34 years old, appeared eager to quash speculations about any conflict between her and his fiancée, Katie Dadzie.

As a completely devoted admirer, I couldn’t help but notice the whispers that Luba and Katie, both shining stars at the age of 33, seemed to have some tension. It was hinted that Luba felt she was overstepping the boundaries with her long hours spent in the rehearsal studio, which made me wonder…

However, the duo appeared keen on dispelling the gossip by posing happily in a snap shared on Luba’s Instagram Stories.

The twinkle-toed dancer captioned her post: ‘Always here to support us’.

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

Following his comeback on the show after an injury, it’s said that Nick is experiencing some intense moments in the rehearsal room due to a disagreement between his fiancée and his dance partner.

It’s been reported that Luba voiced worries, in the presence of others backstage, about Katie showing up rather often at the rehearsal space.

The skilled dancer reportedly encountered more difficulty instructing Nick, as a businesswoman from the lingerie industry was present, and since then, Katie has been reducing her frequent visits following their conversations.

According to a source, Luba expressed frustration over the frequent interruptions, as she believed they were disrupting their training schedule and regular routine.

As the sense of Katie’s gaze intensified during their close interactions, it became more challenging for Luba to maintain her usual teaching style.

Luba exhibits true professionalism, yet it’s undeniable that it feels uncomfortable when your partner’s significant other is present. It appears that Katie tends to be quite attached to Nick.

Instead of commuting all the way back to Berkshire after work, this pair has been honing their skills at dance or art studios located approximately 30 miles north in London.

According to a representative from the BBC, it’s completely false that any complaint was made.

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie
Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

‘There have been no such complaints made to anyone, so these assertions are completely false.’

TopMob have contacted Nick and Luba’s representatives for comment.  

Despite any underlying strain, Nick seemed cheerful and upbeat when he re-entered the dance floor, having taken a week’s break due to a knee injury.

In simpler terms, the star of DIY SOS danced a Charleston themed around Paddington during Movie Week. Since he missed the previous week’s performance, the production team let him continue with his dance from week three.

Dedicating the dance to his 10-year-old son Eddie, judge Motsi Mabuse praised the star for his ‘courageous return’ as she confirmed ‘your son will be proud.’ 

After pouring his heart into dancing just a few days ago, Nick shared with Claudia Winkleman his genuine feelings: “A week ago, I truly believed I wouldn’t make it, but now I couldn’t be happier!

Let me tell you, I’m utterly spellbound by this individual’s spirit and resilience! It’s simply enchanting to learn that his passion lies in dance – a captivating revelation indeed!

On Friday, Nick received the news from medical professionals that he could return to the dance floor the following day, exactly a week since an injury had compelled him to withdraw from Movie Week.

Upon his reappearance on the program, Nick shared some uplifting updates via Instagram. He confessed that he regretted missing out last week and is now completely hooked on dancing again.

He began: ‘Hello everyone. Well I watched last week show feeling so sad that I wasn’t there. Of course I loved cheering on everyone else but I really missed it. I missed being part of it. 

As I embarked on my Strictly journey, I honestly didn’t anticipate developing such a deep affection for dancing. But here I am, completely smitten and bitten by the dancing bug! So, I’m overjoyed to share that I’ll be back on the dance floor tomorrow.

Expressing his heartfelt appreciation, he said: “I’m deeply thankful to each and every physio and the entire medical staff at the BBC for helping me regain my strength. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.

A representative from the BBC added, “Everyone is thrilled that Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk are set to perform on this coming Saturday’s show. After his injury last week, Nick has received the green light from our medical and physical therapy teams to dance.

Since they had some time off from rehearsals this week, they’ll be dancing the Charleston for “Movies Week” using the song “Rain on the Roof” from the movie “Paddington 2.

In August 2023, Nick and Katie became engaged in New Orleans. They shared their joyous news on Instagram.

In a collection of photos, it shows Katie, who is 27 years younger than DIY SOS host Nick, appearing overjoyed. One image captures the moment when Nick proposed by getting down on one knee.

In another image, she was beaming widely while displaying the candy-like ring that Nick had presented to her.

Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie
Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie
Strictly Come Dancing star Luba Mushtuk quashes claims of a rift with celebrity partner Nick Knowles' fiancée Katie Dadzie as they pose for a social media selfie

She captioned her post: ‘So last minute something special happened in New Orleans.’

Nick wrote: ‘There was a Haribo ring incident in New Orleans. Very happy.’

Late last month, Katie headed wedding dress shopping. 

On the eve of a significant day, the proprietor of the lingerie shop was accompanied by her mother Lizzie, grandmother, and maid of honor in their preparations.

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2024-10-13 21:34

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