Tom Daley honoured by PETA
Tom Daley has been given a special award by PETA.
The 31-year-old diver is an avid knitter and the animal rights organisation have praised the former Olympian for the launch of his yarn The Cottony One, which is made from a plant-powered cotton blend rather than a sheep's wool.
Tom will receive a letter of recognition and a framed Animal-Free Future certificate from PETA, which praised The Cottony One as "a cosy, compassionate option for knitters that's kind to sheep".
PETA Vice President of Programmes and Operations Elisa Allen told BANG Showbiz in a statement: 'Tom Daley's soft yet sturdy cotton-blend yarn will have even the most discerning knitters hooked on animal-friendly fibres that keep sheep from being shorn bloody.
'PETA is delighted to recognise him and urges compassionate crafters everywhere to ditch wool knits and use only cosy, cruelty-free vegan yarns.'
The recognition for Tom comes after a recent PETA expose allegedly found pervasive cruelty at "responsible" wool operations in New Zealand, where sheep were routinely beaten, kicked, thrown down chutes and slammed to the ground, while the animals would also be left with gaping, open wounds sewn shut without pain relief as shearers are incentivised to work quickly.
According to the organisation, wool production is also damaging to the environment due the production of methane from sheep, as well as massive amounts of faecal waste generated, which contributes to soil erosion and desertification of ecosystems.
Tom has sons Robbie, seven, and two-year-old Phoenix with husband Dustin Lance Black and he previously spoke of his plans to teach his kids to knit.
Speaking before the birth of his younger son, he told Prima magazine: 'I can't wait to teach Robbie to knit. He does want to but I don't think he has the dexterity just yet.
'I'd love to get knitting to become part of the extracurricular programme.
'It's such a good thing for kids to learn – to get them doing something with their hands, making something themselves.'
Tom also hopes to persuade his husband to give more space in their home to his hobby.
He admitted: 'I would love my own craft room.
'I have a yarn stash in my wardrobe and I've kind of taken over the kitchen table, much to my husband's dismay.'
For more information, visit PETA.org.uk or follow PETA on Facebook, X, TikTok, or Instagram.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Perth Now
Tom Daley honoured by PETA
Tom Daley has been given a special award by PETA. The 31-year-old diver is an avid knitter and the animal rights organisation have praised the former Olympian for the launch of his yarn The Cottony One, which is made from a plant-powered cotton blend rather than a sheep's wool. Tom will receive a letter of recognition and a framed Animal-Free Future certificate from PETA, which praised The Cottony One as "a cosy, compassionate option for knitters that's kind to sheep". PETA Vice President of Programmes and Operations Elisa Allen told BANG Showbiz in a statement: 'Tom Daley's soft yet sturdy cotton-blend yarn will have even the most discerning knitters hooked on animal-friendly fibres that keep sheep from being shorn bloody. 'PETA is delighted to recognise him and urges compassionate crafters everywhere to ditch wool knits and use only cosy, cruelty-free vegan yarns.' The recognition for Tom comes after a recent PETA expose allegedly found pervasive cruelty at "responsible" wool operations in New Zealand, where sheep were routinely beaten, kicked, thrown down chutes and slammed to the ground, while the animals would also be left with gaping, open wounds sewn shut without pain relief as shearers are incentivised to work quickly. According to the organisation, wool production is also damaging to the environment due the production of methane from sheep, as well as massive amounts of faecal waste generated, which contributes to soil erosion and desertification of ecosystems. Tom has sons Robbie, seven, and two-year-old Phoenix with husband Dustin Lance Black and he previously spoke of his plans to teach his kids to knit. Speaking before the birth of his younger son, he told Prima magazine: 'I can't wait to teach Robbie to knit. He does want to but I don't think he has the dexterity just yet. 'I'd love to get knitting to become part of the extracurricular programme. 'It's such a good thing for kids to learn – to get them doing something with their hands, making something themselves.' Tom also hopes to persuade his husband to give more space in their home to his hobby. He admitted: 'I would love my own craft room. 'I have a yarn stash in my wardrobe and I've kind of taken over the kitchen table, much to my husband's dismay.' For more information, visit or follow PETA on Facebook, X, TikTok, or Instagram.
SBS Australia
9 hours ago
- SBS Australia
SBS Japanese Newsflash Monday 9 June
SBS Japanese 09/06/2025 03:30 Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast. Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page!
Perth Now
11 hours ago
- Perth Now
Tom Felton supported by Daniel Radcliffe while preparing for Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tom Felton is happy he's had Daniel Radcliffe to "hold [his] hand" as he prepares for his Broadway debut. The 37-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Draco Malfoy for a stint in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and while he's never appeared on the New York stage before, his Harry Potter co-star - who played the titular boy wizard in all eight films - has starred in five productions so has been only too happy to offer help and guidance to his friend. Speaking on the red carpet at the Tony Awards in New York on Sunday (08.06.25), Tom told People magazine: "My old school chum, Potter, Radcliffe, has done quite a bit of Broadway, so he's holding my hand and certainly helping me through all the things that are hard to learn. "But from what I gather, it's an amazing community of people. The fans are really, really gracious and excited. So I'm just thrilled to be part of it." Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after the end of the main series, and Tom is "excited" to explore new sides to Draco now he is an adult. He said: "I just never saw myself having blonde hair again and reprising that role. Now as a dad, Draco has a son. So yes, it is an old character, but in a very new set of circumstances. I'm excited to explore it." The actor admitted he is a "huge fan of the show" and has seen the play "a dozen times, mainly in England and a few times now on Broadway." Tom - who will be performing in the show from November 11, 2025, until March 22, 2026 - recently admitted he "immediately cried" when he put on his character's distinctive blonde wig for the first time. He told "It's very, very easy to get emotional. 'When they put my blonde wig on for the theatre production, I just immediately cried. It was just sort of like a blast from the past.' Presale tickets for the show featuring Tom will be available on June 10 at 11am EST. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on June 12 at 11am EST.
