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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Strictly star Nick Knowles, 62, marries Katie Dadzie, 34, in lavish ceremony
Congratulations are in order for Nick Knowles, who has tied the knot with his girlfriend, Katie Dadzie. The DIY SOS presenter, 62, wed his 34-year-old partner this weekend in a romantic ceremony in Essex. Nick, who also took part in Strictly Come Dancing last series, got hitched at Braxted Park Estate, which is somewhat of a celebrity wedding hotspot, given that it's also where Rylan Clark married Dan Neal in 2015. Their lavish celebrations are rumoured to have cost six figures, with photos from their special day showing a large number of guests. Snaps capture Nick and Katie's loved ones outside the venue, gathering for photos. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Katie, who co-owns lingerie brand Boa Boa with her now-husband, opted to defy tradition with her dress. Straying from convention, she looked stunning in a strapless white gown adorned with blue flowers. She wore her brunette locks in a chic updo, accessorising simply with a silver necklace and, of course, her latest addition to the jewellery collection, a dazzling ring. Meanwhile, Nick also pushed against the typical groom attire, looking dapper in a blush pink tuxedo with black lapels, completing the look with a bowtie. A source previously shared that 'no expense had been spared' for Nick and Katie's nuptials. 'Nick and Katie's big day is taking place at Braxted Park, a stunning location in Essex,' they spilled to The Sun ahead of the lovebirds saying 'I do.' 'He's invited all of his famous pals, including his Strictly co-stars, so it's going to be a proper showbiz bash. 'Katie's dress is beautiful and is going to blow people away. Nick and Katie's guests will be treated to delicious food and amazing entertainment – really no expense has been spared.' It's currently unknown which of Nick's Strictly pals attended his wedding, but he featured on the BBC dance series alongside JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri, Wynne Evans, Wynne Evans, Jamie Borthwick, Sam Quek, and eventual winner Chris McCausland. Alas, Nick's own Strictly journey came to a sour end when he suffered a series of brutal injuries in training. He was forced to sit out of Movie Week with his pro partner, Luba Mushtuk, returning with a Paddington-themed routine the following Saturday, which ended up being his final hurrah. At the start of 2025, Nick revealed it was going to take eight months for him to recover fully after undergoing two surgeries: one to reattach his bicep and one to reconstruct his knee. By his side through the rehabilitation process, though, has been Katie. Following his Strictly stint, then-fiancée Katie warned that Nick was 'a shell of a man' due to being 'exhausted'. She started dating him in 2021, having met when their children became friends at a play centre. Nick has three sons and one daughter, whom he shares with two ex-wives, making Katie his third marriage. He has long been vocal about the backlash to his relationship with Katie, who is 28 years his junior. The TV personality previously told The Times that Katie 'occasionally wondered if it's all worth it' due to 'horrible' racist abuse she receives online. Nick said: 'It's really unpleasant and unfair,' with Katie also accused of being a 'golddigger' in her Instagram comments. 'Katie's a mum of two, she's super intelligent and capable, within just eight months her lingerie brand was stocked by Next. 'But you just get people being properly vile. So you understand when she goes, 'I don't know if I want to be around this'.' Nick was then asked if he tried to change her mind in those moments, to which he replied: 'No. I understand. But in the end we love each other very much.' Speaking in 2023 about the moment he popped the question, Nick revealed he actually used a Haribo ring. Nick shared on The One Show that Katie was travelling to see him in New Orleans and he realised it was 'the ideal time' to propose, but he 'didn't have a ring.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Therefore, he had to improvise with the gummy sweet, as it was 'all [he] had' on him. More Trending Ever the fixer, however, Nick still managed to make the moment memorable, taking a pair of scissors to the 'ring' to give it a jewel on top. He joked it was 'a dangerous move, as she does like Haribo', and the engagement ring could easily have been eaten instead. View More » Fortunately, Katie happily accepted his odd proposal and even kept the Haribo ring, storing it in a plastic bag at home before potentially getting it encased in perspex as a souvenir. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Nick Kyrgios issues heartfelt apology after brutal Wimbledon decision MORE: Celebrity Race Across the World 'signs up' beloved Strictly duo MORE: Strictly star says show left her in more pain than childbirth
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Jamie Oliver to copy Jeremy Clarkson and open Diddly Squat-style shop in his home – see his plans for takeaway bakery
JAMIE Oliver has submitted plans to turn his former stable block into takeaway bakery. The chef is hoping to convert a stable block at his historic Essex home into a pop-up takeaway bakery serving up baked goods, sandwiches and coffee. Advertisement 5 Jamie Oliver has submitted plans to turn a former stable block at his historic home – into a bakery Credit: SWNS 5 Spains Hall has previously been used for weddings Credit: SWNS 5 If plans are approved, the bakery will be open in August Credit: SWNS Initially, the celebrity chef aims to run a month-long trial. If approved, the It would be open throughout August, operating seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Oliver's representatives said: "The proposed temporary change of use offers the opportunity to trial a new small scale commercial use within a Advertisement Read more on bakeries "The existing kitchen within the building will be used for food preparation. "Public access would be restricted to the main room open plan within the building plus the toilets, both of which are on the ground floor. "No physical alterations are required to the building internally or externally in support of the proposals and there is no impact on any areas of soft landscaping or habitat." Customers would be able to use the existing parking at the back of the Stable Block, and an extra area would be made available for overflow if needed. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The venture is similar to other British TV personality, Jeremy Clarkson's venture, in creating a farm shop and pub that is open to the public in the Cotswolds. The area, in recent years, has been used to host weddings. Secret Food Tours - Soho In addition, Jamie Oliver's Cookery School has also offered a cooking experience at Spains Hall, allowing guests to learn from his chefs and sample ingredients from his garden. Oliver's house and estate in Advertisement The Coach House and Stable Block originally dates from 18th Century and was first listed in 1967 when it was in use as stables. In total, Oliver's house and estate is estimated to be worth £6million. Oliver submitted the plans to Braintree District Council, along with a number of supporting documents via his representatives. 5 Jamie Oliver already has restaurants across Europe Credit: PA Advertisement The chef's representatives said the proposals would have "no impact on the scale, amount, design, layout or access to the site". The bakery would need approximately six employees and deliveries would take place three times a week. A decision on the application will be made by the council at a later date. There is also a Paddington-themed bus tour that visits all of London's attractions – with afternoon tea and cakes onboard. Advertisement Plus, 5 The bakery would be in the former stable yard of his Essex home Credit: SWNS
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UK judge slams Paddington Bear statue vandals
Two vandals who broke a statue of Paddington Bear in half were the "antithesis" of everything the affable character from British storybooks stands for, a UK judge sentencing the pair said on Tuesday. Royal Air Force engineers Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, both 22, set upon the statue in Newbury, southern England after a night out drinking on March 2. CCTV footage shows the pair struggling to prize it from a bench, before splitting the hollow sculpture in two and carting half away. They took the fragment back to their air force base in a taxi, and it was later found in Lawrence's car. Judge Sam Goozee condemned the "act of wanton vandalism" at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, sentencing the pair to 12-month community orders after they admitted causing criminal damage. "Paddington Bear is a beloved cultural icon with children and adults alike," Goozee said. "He represents kindness, tolerance and promotes integration and acceptance in our society. "His famous label attached to his duffle coat says 'Please look after this bear'. "On the night of March 2, 2025, your actions were the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for." The vandals were ordered to pay £2,725 ($3,530) each towards repairs, and told to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work "as payback to the community", the judge said. The statue was one of 23 along a Paddington-themed walking trail across the UK and Ireland. Newbury was the hometown of Paddington's creator Michael Bond, which added to the statue's importance for the town, the court heard. The friendly but accident-prone bear from Peru has long been popular in Britain following the publication of Bond's "A Bear Called Paddington" in 1958. The character gained popularity further afield after the blockbuster success of the 2014 "Paddington" film. In the books, the impeccably polite stowaway turns up at Paddington station with a battered suitcase containing a jar of marmalade, and the label on his blue duffle coat asking people to take care of him. lcm/jkb/sbk
