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Strictly contestant reveals they’ve already shed over a stone to prepare for the show and plan to lose more


Nick Knowles is one of 15 celebrities taking to the dance floor for the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing, and the TV presenter has been working hard to prepare

Nick Knowles is gearing up for the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor and has revealed that he has already lost 8 kilos (17 pounds) and hopes to lose another 5. I’m following my old rugby training routine because I used to really enjoy the off-season, eating and drinking well.” Nick was recently spotted filming alongside professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, 35. The much-anticipated celebrity line-up joining Nick includes comedian , singer JB Gill, opera star Wynne Evans, rock icon Toyah Willcox, TV doctor Dr. Punam Krishan, model Tasha Ghouri, reality TV hunk Pete Wicks, actor Shayne Ward, comedy actress Sarah Hadland, EastEnders favourite Jamie Borthwick, Olympic swimmer Tom Dean MBE, Gladiators star Montell Douglas, former footballer Paul Merson and Olympian Sam Quek.

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