STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nick Knowles planted a kiss on supportive fiancee Katie Dadzie as she helped him out of the automotive following his knee operation.
The BBC One present contestant – who suffered two accidents throughout his stint competing for the Strictly Glitterball trophy – not too long ago underwent the process with a nine-week restoration interval.
Nick, 62, was seen clad in a leg brace which spanned from his left ankle to his knee, and negotiating the pavements with a pair of crutches.
The DIY SOS frontman additionally had an arm brace protecting his left elbow from a separate damage, and wore a short-sleeve prime to raised accommodate for his strapping.
He loved a smooch with Katie exterior the pair’s Berkshire property earlier than heading to their car.
The lingerie model founder donned maroon-coloured leggings, brown boots and a nude cardigan, holding Nick’s coat as he made his option to the car.
She pulled her brunette hair up in a ponytail and wore minimal make-up for his or her day trip.
Mum of 1 Katie – who will marry the telly icon subsequent yr – then stood shut by the passenger door as Nick slid his method onto the seat.
Nick’s first damage mishap got here earlier than he was booted off Strictly with present accomplice Luba Mushtuk.
It occurred when Nick was altering a tyre on his automotive, leading to him hurting his shoulder after the primary reside present.
The presenter’s Strictly future was then left hanging within the stability after a failed knee bounce in rehearsals, leaving him on crutches and needing his surgical procedure.
He has stored his followers within the loop together with his well being battles, not too long ago revealing he wanted an MRI scan on his arm.
TELLY RETURN
In the meantime, The Solar not too long ago solely revealed Nick’s return date to telly regardless of his accidents.
The DIY SOS anchor will probably be again on screens within the New Yr for one more run of his Superb Railway Adventures on Channel 5.
An insider mentioned: “It is clear viewers get pleasure from a railway throughout, given the sheer quantity of reveals on proper now throughout a number of channels, it is escapism tv.
“Chris Tarrant’s earlier journey collection carried out nicely for Channel 5 earlier than the veteran determined to retire and Nick is simply as in style with viewers.
“One other journey was recorded nicely earlier than Nick signed as much as seem on Strictly Come Dancing.
“It has been stored on the shelf by bosses however will probably be broadcast sooner or later subsequent yr in a first-rate time slot.”
Nick has beforehand advised how his operation would require him to maintain issues low-key over the festive interval.
He defined: “I’ll be resting till February however then I’m on account of movie for DIY SOS.
“I’m actually hoping I’ll be again on my ft by then, though I gained’t be totally recovered till August subsequent yr.
“We’ve booked our marriage ceremony for subsequent summer time and the plan is for us to have the ability to do a primary dance.
“It gained’t be a full Strictly routine however I’m decided to have a particular dance with Katie.”