NICK’S SON ON
MARK JEFFERIES NICK Knowles’ son Charles has angrily blasted claims his dad is “faking” a kindly image to be crowned king of the jungle.
Some viewers of I’m a Celebrity have been impressed by the consideration the DIY SOS presenter has shown rivals during the survival show in Australia.
Others are suspicious that it’s just an act to woo the public.
But Charles told us: “There will always be a negative side when someone is being nice and kind to people. That’s the line of work he is in.
“We know this is how dad is and he will always help others. Even if others doubt him for doing it. He always says you don’t do things for a medal, you do it because it’s the right thing to do!
“Dad’s just being dad. He’s caring, kind and always puts others before himself.
“He deserves to be crowned king because he’s put everyone above him and has shown [himself] to be a true leader for others.”
Nick’s decision to give Anne Hegerty his luxury pillow divided opinion and he also counted himself out of going to a feast when he was Camp Leader and someone had to drop out.
The 56-year-old also took charge in an immunity challenge, taking on almost all the games for his team to ensure he could not be voted out first.
Charles, 24, also took the opportunity to open up the family album. One touching picture shows Charles, aged 18 months, alongside his dad as he played guitar.
He added that his father will not believe he has topped the iTunes chart.
When first released, Nick’s album only made it to No92 but a radio campaign by Chris Moyles turned a song from the LP into a big hit in the past two weeks.
The campaign was started after Nick boasted of jamming with Ayrshire rock giants Biffy Clyro at a party in London.
Charles added: “Much love to Chris Moyles – dad owes him a pint. If dad wants to bring out a second album we will always back him.
“The reception has been great so it’s worth a thought. He won’t believe what has happened, it’s been crazy.”
Asked about the now infamous jamming session, Biffy Clyro’s James Johnston struck a bit of a discordant note, saying: “He’s been a bit loose with the truth there.
“It was more like eight years ago, and it was after an awards ceremony. We came back to this hotel in Soho and we’d been informed that Nick Knowles had
CHARLES NICK’S SON SAYS HIS DAD’S KINDNESS IS NO ACT FOR THE CAMERA