I dated Nick Knowles & know why this marriage won't last – he has ‘shiny penny' syndrome & always had a wandering eye
WHEN it comes to heartthrobs, Nick Knowles might not be the first name that springs to mind for many women.
He's openly admitted to being a workaholic, struggles with flat-pack furniture, and has even faced criticism for reportedly calling women in the North East "munters."
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Yet, with a string of glamorous exes, four children with three different women, and now a wife 28 years his junior, the 62-year-old must be doing something right.
Last week, Nick tied the knot with his fiancée, Katie Dadzie, 34, a lingerie entrepreneur, in a stunning ceremony at the luxurious Braxted Park Estate in Essex.
The DIY SOS star and mum-of-two were all smiles as they posed outside the grand country house - rumoured to have cost six figures - with Katie turning heads in a striking blue and white gown.
But will it all be as perfect as it seems?
A source, who previously dated Nick, suggests Katie may need to be cautious.
'Obviously he's been married before, he's got kids, but he's never really settled down, has he?' she said.
'He's been with some beautiful and intelligent women – long-term partners like Suzi Perry – and had some stunning girlfriends, but he always manages to f*** it up because he goes for the next shiny object.'
Before his TV fame, Nick was married to Gillian, the mother of two of his children, Tuesday, 26, and Charlie, 27.
After their split, he dated beauty therapist Paula Beckett-Vass for two years, and they welcomed a son, Tyrian-J.
Nick Knowles and wife Katie Dadzie show off their dance moves on wedding night
In 2000, Nick began a relationship with TV and radio presenter Suzi Perry, but the couple split three years later.
He then met his second wife, Jessica Moor, in 2009.
They married in September 2012 and welcomed a son, Edwin, two years later, but separated in January 2016.
Nick was also linked to Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten after they were spotted looking cosy at the TV Choice Awards, with the pair later enjoying a romantic getaway to Edinburgh.
But is this marriage destined for a happy ending?
The source remains doubtful.
'I reckon she's probably given him an ultimatum like, 'Marry me.' He'll probably go along with it until the next shiny penny comes along in a year's time when he's bored of the sex – because, let's be honest, being in a relationship gets boring,' she said.
'I don't think marriage is going to be the thing that settles him down. It's just a piece of paper that he knows he can get out of.
'He's not the kind of person who wants longevity – he's got a wandering eye. He's very sexy, a red-blooded male, and he makes it very obvious.
'There's no denying that if he has eyes for you, he'll make sure you're aware of it.
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'That's the impression I got with him… he'll do things like tell you what room number he's staying in without you even asking. He'll say it as a joke, but you know he's being serious.'
The pair "hooked up" because they were working on a TV production with him.
"We were all out for drinks and he was very flirty, making eye contact, very flirty and let me know which room he was staying in," she said.
She also explained that Television sets - especially on location - often involves a lot of the staff sleeping with each other.
"Sh***ing while on location is incredibly common," she explained.
"It happens all the time. The cameramen, sound recordists, even the talent, and contributors you make the shows with.
He is very charming and he is lovely to talk to. Although he's a bit cocky, he is a nice guy
"It happens all the time. And yes, married men, yes, single men, people that have got girlfriends.
"It is prolific - particularly because you're on location all the time. You're away from home. Staying in a hotel makes it so much easier."
The source warned Katie to be wary when Nick is away filming.
She said: 'Back in the day when I knew him, Nick was a champion of shaggers.
"I slept with him while out on location, and there's no way anyone could find out. He was single at the time.
'You might think you can call him at 9pm and check up on him, but someone could easily sneak into his room at 3am and leave by 6am.
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'If he's going to do it, he's going to do it – and he'll always attract women because he's on telly.
"I was attracted to his swagger, confidence and he's a good looking bloke. Everybody fawned over him.
"Whilst I pretended I wasn't interested, of course I was flattered and I was young and thought lets go for it.
"If I went back now knowing what I know, I'd probably still do it because, you know, you're flattered and you're like, well, 'why not? I'm single, I can do what I want, can't I? '
"With Nick and I, it was a buildup of us working together over time with a lot of flirtation.
"He is very charming and he is lovely to talk to. Although he's a bit cocky, he is a nice guy.
'I think just needs to watch for the warning signs. From my experience, we didn't swap numbers, there was no texting – it all happened on location, leaving no trace.
'I've slept with him and got away scot-free.'
She continued: 'He's not someone who can truly settle down – I just don't think it's in his nature.
'I'd advise her to keep an eye on him. You can't stop someone from cheating, but remember – a leopard never changes its spots.
'She might have brought him down the aisle, but that doesn't mean he'll change.
'He's got something about him, and he bloody knows it. He's a peacock.'
Fabulous have approached Nick's representatives for a comment.
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