October 24th 2024.
According to reports, Olympic diver Tom Daley is set to become the face of an exciting new knitting show on Channel 4. The show, titled "The Game of Wool," is being dubbed as the anti-"Great British Bake Off" and is sure to bring a fierce and competitive edge to the world of knitting.
With a name that seems to pay homage to the brutal and cutthroat world of "Game of Thrones," this eight-part series will feature 10 ambitious creatives who will compete in a series of challenges to become the UK's first TV knitting champion. Tom, who is 30 years old, is said to be the host of the show.
A source close to the production shared some details about what viewers can expect from this unconventional knitting competition. "Staging such a ferocious-sounding contest for what seems like a genteel pastime may sound wild, but the world of elite knitting can be as competitive as cage fighting," they revealed. "Channel 4 realizes the irony in it all, especially with the show's title referencing the backstabbing fantasy thriller 'Game of Thrones.'"
The show will be filmed in the picturesque countryside of rural Scotland, adding to the grandeur and intensity of the competition. "But giving it such a grand staging - and lining up a big name like Tom - is also a reflection of how much producers respect the craft and how seriously they take it," the source added.
On the Channel 4 website, a synopsis for "Game of Wool" describes the challenges that the contestants will face, which include creating unique pieces and sculptures made entirely out of wool. The competitors will also have the opportunity to try their hand at "yarn bombing," a form of street art that uses yarn instead of traditional materials.
Each week, the contestants will be judged by two experts in the world of wool, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, who have worked with high-end fashion brands like Chanel and Vivienne Westwood. They will also be joined by a celebrity guest judge who will help determine who stays and who gets "cast off" from the competition.
Tom's love for knitting has been well-documented, and he even released his own knitting and crochet pattern book in 2022. He took up the hobby during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 and has since become an avid fan, using it as a way to unwind and stay creative.
In a previous interview, Tom shared his love for knitting, saying, "It has been a way to get creative during lockdowns, something to take my mind off my competitors when I'm diving, and a form of mindfulness in my downtime." He also expressed his surprise at the attention his hobby has received, especially during the Olympics, where he was completely focused on his competition.
It's no surprise that Tom was chosen as the host for this unique knitting competition, as his passion for the craft shines through in everything he does. Fans can look forward to seeing Tom's knitting skills on full display when "The Game of Wool" premieres on Channel 4. We've reached out to Tom's representative for comment and will keep you updated on any further developments. Stay tuned!
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