Nick Knowles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nick Knowles
Born	Nicholas Simon Augustine Knowles (1962-09-21) 21 September 1962 (age 62) Southall, Middlesex, England
Occupation	Television presenter
Years active	1987–present
Known for	DIY SOS Who Dares Wins Real Rescues Perfection Secret Fortune Break the Safe 5-Star Family Reunion
Spouse(s)	Gillian Knowles ​ ​ (m. 1996; div. 2000)​ Jessica Moor ​ ​ (m. 2012; div. 2017)​ Katie Dadzie ​ (m. 2025)​
Partner(s)	Suzi Perry (2000–2003)
Children	4

Nicholas Simon Augustine Knowles, born on September 21, 1962, is a well-known English television presenter. He is also a writer and a musician. Nick is famous for hosting many TV shows. Some of his popular shows include DIY SOS, Who Dares Wins, and Real Rescues. He has been on TV since 1987.

About Nick Knowles

Early Life and Education

Nick Knowles was born in Southall, Middlesex, England. When he was 11, his family moved to Mildenhall in Suffolk. He went to St Louis Middle School there. Later, his family moved again, and he attended Gunnersbury Catholic School for Boys.

After another move to Tonbridge, he went to the Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He did well in school, passing eight O-levels. He was also very good at rugby.

Starting His Career

Nick left school at 16 and took on various first jobs. He worked as a labourer, a petrol station assistant, and a salesman. From the age of 14, he played in bands. He also spent a lot of time writing music, poetry, and comedy. His big break came when he sent a script to a BBC2 show. This show invited young people to create a video.

Nick's Television Career

Becoming a TV Presenter

Nick Knowles started his TV journey behind the scenes. He worked as a "runner" in television production. This job involves helping out with many tasks on set. Later, he moved into presenting. He became a reporter for TVS in the South East. He reported on their nightly news show, Coast to Coast.

Hosting Popular Shows

Nick is best known as the main host of DIY SOS. This show helps people renovate their homes. It has been on BBC One since 1999. He also presented the BBC factual show Real Rescues for many years.

He signed a special contract with the BBC. This led him to host several entertainment shows. These include game shows like Who Dares Wins and Perfection. He also hosted Last Choir Standing and Secret Fortune.

Wildlife and Adventure Shows

Nick has also presented shows about wildlife. In 2007, he hosted Mission Africa. In this show, volunteers built a game reserve in Kenya. During filming, Nick had an accident. He fell from a Land Rover and hurt his shoulder. He had to fly back to the UK for treatment.

That same year, he reported on orphaned orangutans for Saving Planet Earth. In 2009, he co-presented Wildest Dreams. This show challenged new filmmakers to film wild animals in Africa. The winner got to work with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit.

Game Shows and Other Projects

From 2011 to 2015, Nick presented Perfection. This BBC game show required contestants to be perfect to win. He also hosted Break the Safe from 2013 to 2014. From 2015 to 2016, he presented 5-Star Family Reunion.

In May 2016, Nick hosted Invictus: The Road to the Games. This was a special program for the BBC. In 2018, he took part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!. He finished in sixth place on the show.

From April 2019, he presented Home Is Where the Art Is. This show challenged artists to create artwork for people they had never met. In 2021, he also hosted Nick Knowles' Big House Clearout on Channel 5.

In September 2024, Nick was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. He danced with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk. He had an injury before his second dance. Despite this, he performed well. He was eliminated in the fourth week of the competition.

Other Work

Film Projects

Nick Knowles also worked on a film called Golden Years. He was a co-writer for this comedy film. The movie featured actors like Simon Callow and Virginia McKenna.

Music Career

Nick released his first music album, Every Kind Of People, on November 3, 2017. The album reached number 92 on the UK Albums Chart.

Nick's Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Nick Knowles has been married twice. He was married to Gillian Knowles from 1996 to 2000. They have a son and a daughter together. He then married Jessica Rose Moor in September 2012. They divorced in 2017. Nick has four children in total.

In 2021, he started dating Katie Dadzie. They got engaged and were married on June 7, 2025. The wedding took place at Braxted Park in Essex. Nick's brother runs a record company. His three sisters are all dancers. In 2018, it was reported that he was living in Spain.

Hobbies and Charity Work

Nick Knowles enjoys playing rugby. He also follows a mostly vegan diet. In 2016, he was involved with a vegan restaurant in Shrewsbury.

Nick is a strong supporter of the children's anti-bullying charity Act Against Bullying. He has also performed for charity events. In 2008, he sang "Addicted to Love" for Children in Need 2008.

Television Appearances

Film Appearances

Discography

Studio Albums