DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles is besotted with his fiancée Katie after proposing this summer, but regularly has to jump to her defence as trolls criticise their 27-year age gap
He got his big break over two decades ago with the launch of DIY SOS, and now British TV presenter Nick Knowles is a regular face on our screens. The 60-year-old star has captivated fans with his love life over the years, having been married twice and dated many women in the public eye, including an Emmerdale actress.
Now, the star is besotted with his fiancée, businesswoman and mum-of-two Katie Dadzie, 33, who he met in 2019 – despite trolls attacking their 27-year age gap. This morning, Katie was targeted by cruel critics after posing for a snap while working on a photoshoot for her lingerie company. Nick can be seen stood behind her as she’s dressed in light purple underwear.
The seemingly innocent upload attracted some unwanted comments, with some calling Katie “desperate and cringe”. Nick took to his story to post the picture with the caption: “When your fiancée owns a lingerie brand and asks you to straighten the straps on a photo shoot”. It’s not the first time Nick has jumped to defend his other half.
He previously defended Katie after social media bullies branded her a ‘gold digger’, writing on Twitter: “[She] has degrees in two subjects, runs three businesses, is a mother of two, is wealthier and more successful than me and is intelligent and independent unlike the abusive trolls attacking her.” Speaking to The Sun earlier this year, he said: “Normally I never comment back to the trolls, but on one occasion when people were a little bit judgmental, I was angry on Katie’s behalf. I chose to be on telly so I kind of expect it for me, but for people I care about they shouldn’t have to deal with it. I’m protective of Katie, because people make assumptions about her without knowing anything about her, so that’s why I spoke.”