"Desperate and cringe"? Nick Knowles’ wife Katie hits back at vicious trolls after sizzling lingerie shoot leaves fans divided – as she mocks critics and shares shocking DMs calling her ‘b*tch number 67’ - suong

One particularly offensive troll remarked: "Your mother must be so proud... what a claim to dame, Nick Knowles' current b***h (number 67) and getting you're a**e out on line. Plus if you're 33 I'm the queen of the sheba." Another added: "Why would you want people to see this. So desperate and cringe."

As for Nick, he seemed unfazed by the negativity, humorously acknowledging the behind-the-scenes assistance on his own Instagram Story: "When your fiancée owns a lingerie brand and asks you to straighten the straps on a photo shoot," coupled with an emoji depicting shock.

Brushing off the haters, at the time, he responded to Katie's post with: "Thank you my love. Can't wait to see you later for dinner and hugs n kisses."

Nick Knowles' fiancee hits back(Image: Instagram/ @katie.dadzie)

It followed Nick's recounting of his charming proposal, which took place earlier this summer after a three-year courtship.

The pair were introduced by their children who attended the same playgroup, leading to Nick popping the question with a Haribo sweet ring. "As people were trying to announce it before us there was a haribo ring incident in New Orleans. Very happy," he posted on Instagram at the time.

During an appearance on The One Show, Nick explained that he felt it was "the ideal time" to propose, despite not having a traditional ring. He confessed that the Haribo was "all he had" and that he'd given it a personal touch by adding a "small jewel".

Discussing wedding preparations, he remarked: "It starts to happen right away. It turns out it's like pulling the pin on a hand grenade." Nick also disclosed that he did indeed swap Katie's gummy sweet ring for a genuine one shortly after his proposal.