He is newly single after separating from public relations daughter Emily Hallinan in February.
But Nick Knowles also seemed to be in good company when he made an appearance at Cheltenham Racecourse on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival.
The 57-year-old DIY SOS star was joined by an impeccably dressed friend on his way to the event on Tuesday afternoon.
Side by side: Nick Knowles was joined by a friend on the first day of the Cheltenham festival in Gloucestershire Tuesday afternoon
Operating for a white knit sweater over a nude skirt and suede boots above the knee, Nick’s mate caught the eye while waiting for the proceedings to begin.
A loose-fitting plaid coat made it look elegant, while a distinctive wide-brimmed hat rounded things off.
Walking alongside his elegant friend, Knowles adopted the current trend for Peaky Blinders-inspired sewing by wearing a tweed blazer, waistcoat and watch pocket over a pencil collar shirt and tie.
Make way: the DIY SOS star made an appearance at the event a little over a month after his separation from public relations daughter Emily Hallinan
Stylish: Opting for a white knit sweater over a nude skirt and suede boots above the knee, Nick’s mate caught the eye while waiting for the proceedings to begin.
Black cuffed pants and scuffed Grenson oxford boots added to the vintage look, while a mandatory Baker Boy cap gave the look an extra touch of authenticity.
The pair were spotted glancing at the race page in a newspaper as they prepared to place a bet while rubbing their shoulders on Tuesday.
But Nick seemed to be distracted after crossing a track with a female fan as they prepared for the race.
What are the odds: the pair checked the race page in a national newspaper as they prepared to place a bet on Tuesday
Popular: Nick seemed distracted after meeting another mysterious woman as they prepared for the race to begin
Want to meet you here: the couple greeted each other like old friends, with Nick wrapping an arm around the brunette’s waist
The unknown woman drew attention to a thigh-high skirt as she kissed the presenter, who returned the favor by wrapping an arm around her waist.
Nick attended the event after confirming his separation from Emily Hallinan, 26, on Valentine’s Day.
Speaking to Twitter, the DIY SOS star revealed that he was single and urged his followers not to worry about the annual date, because he too is single.
Retro look: Knowles adopted the current trend for Peaky Blinders-inspired couture by wearing a tweed blazer, waistcoat and watch pocket over a pencil collar shirt and tie
Official: Nick confirmed he split from 26-year-old Emily Hallinan for Valentine’s Day
He wrote, “Happy Valentine’s. And if you’re single like me, don’t worry, we don’t have to join everything every year. I also missed National Prune Day. Because it’s not the end of the world to be single for a while. ”
The pair reportedly started dating last year after exchanging a series of posts on a work opportunity on Twitter, Nick telling Emily to get in touch.
They had been seen together several times since, once in London’s West End where they went to see the musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, a few days after Nick was photographed kissing a mysterious blonde in the back of a black taxi.
Split: On Twitter, the star of DIY SOS revealed that he was single and urged his disciples not to worry about Valentine’s Day because he too is single
Former flame: Nick was previously married to Jessica Rose Moor but the couple decided to separate in 2016 after four years of marriage
Nick remained discreet about his love life after his divorce from his second wife in 2016.
He was married to Jessica Rose Moor, 31, but the couple decided to separate after four years of marriage.
Despite a fierce divorce battle over custody of their then three-year-old son Eddie, the two are now on good terms again, Nick recently admitting that he still cared for his former wife.
Speaking to The Mirror in 2018, Nick said: “ It took me a while to understand things. I’m really proud of the fact that Jess and I are really good.
“She’s a great mother. Getting out of a marriage is difficult, so I just want to make sure it stays respectful. I really care about my ex. She has a new type and I’m really happy. They seem really happy.
