DIY SOS star Nick Knowles has been confirmed as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

The TV presenter, who lives near Cirencester, was revealed as a contestant on the BBC’s The One Show on Monday, August 12.

The 61-year-old is known for long-running renovation programme DIY SOS and former gameshows Who Dares Wins, Break The Safe and 5-Star Family Reunion.

He also took part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2018 and has hosted travel programmes including The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles on Channel 5.

Nick, who was the 13th celebrity named, said: “I’m so, so excited to be doing Strictly this year.

“People may be more used to me getting stuck in on a building site or travelling the world, but dancing live on TV will be a whole new adventure.

“I’ve spent my whole life learning new skills and I’ve never been afraid of a challenge.

“There’s life in the old dog yet to take on one more big one - being taught how to dance.

“I’ll give it my everything… and try not to embarrass my kids, of course.”

Outside of presenting, Nick cowrote 2016 action-comedy Golden Years and released his debut album Every Kind Of People - comprising covers of some of his favourite songs - in 2017.

Nick will be joined on Strictly by former England footballer Paul Merson, media medic and broadcaster Dr Punam Krishan and Olympic hockey gold medallist Sam Quek.

Gladiator and Olympian Montell Douglas, EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick, Olympian Tom Dean, singer Shayne Ward and Miranda actress Sarah Hadland are additionally taking part in the 2024 series.

The show will also welcome its first blind contestant in comedian Chris McCausland, who will compete alongside JLS star JB Gill, Go.Compare opera singer Wynne Evans, singer Toyah Willcox, Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri and reality star Pete Wicks.