TV presenter Nick Knowles has turned to social media, asking fans for help after his DIY SOS co-star Billy Byrne’s car was stolen.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Knowles made a heartfelt plea: “Please can you help and spread the word. Our lovely Billy from DIY SOS had his car stolen a few days ago, with a rather obvious number plate. Can you RT and see if we can find it for him, as it’s made him awfully sad. Thank you everyone.”
Billy Byrne, who has been a beloved fixture on DIY SOS since 1999, is known for his good-natured personality and sense of humour. However, this latest incident has understandably left him feeling down.
Billy’s life has not been without its challenges; in 2020, he revealed the heartbreaking loss of his 20-year-old daughter Emma to cancer.
The grieving father shared that it took him 20 years to seek therapy, which he credits for helping him cope with the devastating loss.
Billy first opened up about his daughter on an episode of DIY SOS in 2020, saying: “You’ve got to accept that she was part of our lives for 20 years. Let’s talk about the 20 years that she was great and happy. We can stop shedding tears – but it’s hard.”
Billy’s tragic past and his recent ordeal have struck a chord with fans, who are rallying to support him during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Nick showed off his impressive three-and-a-half stone weight loss after admitting that he gained more than four stone during the pandemic lockdowns.
Nick explained that after quitting the gym, he indulged in pies and enjoyed staying indoors, which led to his “massive” weight gain. However, he has recently returned to the gym in a bid to get fit again.
The presenter is now on a low-carb diet and has been putting in two hours of training a day ahead of the start of Strictly in September.
Nick previously explained his weight gain during the lockdown, saying: “I’ve made a living by looking like a bag of spanners on TV.
“I’m 18 stone, I’m massive. I’m always on building sites. During lockdown I put on almost four stone. I’ve taken two stone off now and I’m getting fit again.”
