Tom Daley takes on a new role as host of Channel 4’s knitting series Game of Wool.
- The series features 10 knitters tackling complex challenges in a bid to become the UK’s top TV knitting champion.
- Tom Daley expresses excitement about his debut hosting role, reflecting his passion for knitting.
- The show is set in scenic Scotland, with a mix of team and individual challenges each week.
- Renowned fashion knitters Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell join as judges for the series.
Tom Daley, an Olympic diver, is set to host Channel 4’s new knitting competition series, Game of Wool, marking his first major role as a presenter. This venture aligns with Daley’s well-known enthusiasm for knitting, further showcased through his social media presence.
The series will feature ten ambitious knitters who will face a variety of intricate challenges, both in teams and individually, aiming to claim the title of the UK’s first television knitting champion. The competition promises to test the contestants’ skills in both creative and technical aspects of knitting.
Daley has expressed his excitement and slight nervousness about this new opportunity, stating, “I am very excited, and slightly nervous, to be taking on my first ever hosting role on a project that encompasses everything I’m passionate about.” He hopes the show will inspire viewers to try knitting themselves.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of rural Scotland, each episode will consist of two key challenges: a group knit requiring teamwork and collaboration, and a more personalised individual knit task.
Judges Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell are well-regarded in the knitting world, having crafted pieces for esteemed fashion brands such as Chanel and Nike. Their expertise will guide the contestants and add an authoritative touch to the competition.
Tom Daley’s involvement in Game of Wool could spark a new appreciation for knitting among a broader audience.
