Nick Knowles, 61, pokes enjoyable at his ‘obese’ look

Nick Knowles has disregarded viewers’ shock reactions to his ‘unrecognisable’ new look, admitting he’s ‘a bit obese’ in comparison with different ‘super-fit stars.’

The DIY SOS star, 61, has been displaying his adventurous facet in a brand new journey sequence, which sees him comply with the route of the mighty Mississippi River.

And in a brand new interview with The Mirror, Nick admitted that it is ‘no nice shock’ his look has modified after reaching his 60s.

He stated: ‘There are numerous individuals making journey programmes and numerous them, like Bear Grylls, are younger, they’re tremendous match.

‘I’m 61 now and it is no nice shock that I’m a bit obese. Even placing on a wetsuit and showing on telly… you possibly can’t fear.’

Nick Knowles has disregarded viewers’ shock reactions to his ‘unrecognisable’ new look, admitting he’s ‘a bit obese’ in comparison with different ‘super-fit stars’

In a brand new interview, Nick admitted that it is ‘no nice shock’ his look has modified after reaching his 60s (pictured in January 2023)

Nick jokingly added: ‘If I laid down on a seashore, Greenpeace would attempt to drag me again into the water.’

In the interview, Nick added he is vowed to embrace a extra adventurous life-style whereas filming a present in Patagonia.

He stated: ‘I met a chap who cycled from Mexico right down to the bottle of Argentina. He stated to me, ”You should not have to attend for a terminal analysis to go and benefit from your life”. You’ll be amazed at what you are able to should you push your self. You cannot fear about what you appear to be or failing.’

The star had beforehand surprised viewers with a radical new look whereas showing on The One Show to advertise his new Channel 5 present.

Host Alex Jones stated: ‘There’s an elephant within the room right here. Nobody’s speaking about it. There’s a brand new look, Nick, happening effectively.’

Broadcaster Nick defined he’d been engaged on some writing tasks and has been off digital camera, and so has been free to develop his facial hair as he needs.

He defined: ‘I’m not truly doing any filming for some time. I’m doing a little writing and issues and so I had the possibility to develop a beard… I cannot have a beard like this when I’m filming.’

Viewers took to social media after recognizing a bearded Nick on tv, with one individual writing on Twitter: ‘What occurred to Nick Knowles he is unrecognisable.’

Nick (pictured on I’m A Celebrity in 2018), stated: ‘I’m 61 now and it is no nice shock that I’m a bit obese. Even placing on a wetsuit and showing on telly… you possibly can’t fear’

The DIY SOS star has been displaying his adventurous facet in a brand new journey sequence, which sees him comply with the route of the mighty Mississippi River

Someone else shared: ‘If I hadn’t heard his voice I’m undecided I’d have recognised that man as Nick Knowles. He seemed completely completely different and never simply the beard.’

‘Nick Knowles is completely unrecognisable,’ wrote one other viewer, whereas another person requested: ‘What on earth has occurred to Nick Knowles?’

‘Nick Knowles. What a change,’ posted one other viewer.

While another person remarked: ‘Didn’t recognise Nick Knowles.’

Some viewers have been impressed with Nick’s look, with one individual writing: ‘Nick Knowles wanting extremely effectively at 62. So what if he is placed on a little bit of weight and grown a beard? At least he hasn’t pumped his face stuffed with botox.’

While another person insisted: ‘Loving Nick Knowles new bearded look.’

‘Nick Knowles is trending, and let’s be trustworthy he is wanting superb, approaching his 62nd 12 months,’ wrote one other viewer.

While another person shared: ‘Someone has entered their Papa Bear period and, I totally help it.’ 

On Monday, Nick was branded ‘unrecognisable’ by viewers when he confirmed off his new look, with the star admitting he’d taken benefit of a break from his presenting work

Nick and his fiancée Katie Dadzie seemed smitten as they posed for loved-up snaps on the pink carpet on the TV Choice Awards 2024 earlier this month.

Nick shared the completely happy information of his engagement on Instagram final summer time.

Sex toy enterprise proprietor Katie, who’s 27 years Nick’s junior, seemed delighted in a sequence of snaps, which included Nick proposing whereas down on one knee. 

Another image noticed her grinning from ear-to-ear as she confirmed off the ring Nick had given her which was the truth is a gummy candy.