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Nick Knowles, 61, shares his health-related reason for joining the Strictly lineup amid claims he's set to compete in the new series


The DIY SOS star, 61, signed up after months of talks with show bosses, with sources claiming he's 'willing to give anything a crack.' after he previously shared concerns for his health.

Nick previously showed off his dance skills while attending a rugby match with pal Ben Shephard, in an Instagram post in March, leading one fan to ask whether a Strictly stint was on the horizon. Nick previously joined forces with Strictly professionals including Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk, for a special episode of DIY SOS, where they transformed a performing arts school in North Tyneside. The presenter, who announced his engagement to girlfriend Katie Dadzie last year, previously offered his thoughts on Strictly when fans discussed how CBBC star Molly Rainford was in the bottom two, while footballer Tony Adams avoided elimination.

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