DIY SOS could have faced 'axe' if BBC bosses refused to let Nick Knowles return
dailystar.co.ukBBC had refused to let Nick Knowles return after his rule-breaking Shreddies advert, according to his co-star.The presenter was suspended last year after playing a builder in a TV commercial for the breakfast cereal, which was deemed to breach Auntie’s editorial guidelines.BBC bosses reportedly suggested that the ad breaches its advertising rules and that Nick was told that he needed to get it pulled otherwise he would be forced to leave the show.
Luckily, Nick and the BBC were able to settle their differences as he returned to the show later on that year.Speaking for the first time since the star was allowed back on site, plasterer Chris Frediani says: “Nick is back steering - and the great DIY SOS ship sails on.“It wouldn’t have worked if Nick didn’t come back.
No-one has the passion and foresight to ask the questions he has - he’s a wordsmith.“The BBC had to be seen to do something but we were in the pandemic and they had no work for Nick.
It ran away but it’s all resolved now.”Praising Nick’s commitment to the show, Chris, 52, insists he puts in as many hours as the professional tradespeople getting their hands dirty transforming homes and buildings.He adds: “Nick’s right on the front line with you during builds.
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