Tom Daley to host huge new TV series to rival Bake Off
The Olympic champion, 31, retired from diving following the 2024
summer
edition.
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Tom Daley is set to front a huge new TV series
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The Olympic star retired from diving after the 2024 summer games
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Tom's new presenting role channels a personal passion of his
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He will be hosting The Game of Wool, an upcoming competition series.
Set in rural Scotland, the premise
features
a line-up of 10 creatives hoping to become the UK's first TV knitting champion.
The contestants tackle two challenges in each episode: the Big Knit, where they work together as a team on a challenging project.
In addition, The Wee Knit, which will see them work individually on tasks testing their skill levels and capabilities.
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They will be expected to produce creations such as clothing, furniture, jewellery and home accessories - all made from wool.
Discussing his new role, Tom said: "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.
"I adore all things knitting and encourage everyone to pick up some knitting needles and give it a go.
"I cannot wait to see the creations our knitters will weave together. I hope this inspires people at home to get involved too."
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The knitters will be under the watchful eye of experts Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, as well as a
celebrity
guest judge each week.
Tom Daley knits a case for his gold medal won at the Tokyo Olympics
Senior Commissioning Editor, Clemency Green said: 'I am thrilled to be commissioning this compelling format for More4 and I'm looking forward to seeing the incredible creations our knitters come up with.
"My main hope is that The Game of Wool encourages people, young and older, to pick up the needles and experience the joy which knitting and creating can bring.'
It comes as Tom is soon set to feature in another major TV series.
He is part of the all-star line-up for the upcoming and highly anticipated
Celebrity
Traitors.
The cast also includes
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The Sun revealed Tom
An insider said at the time: 'He's always been a top
target
for reality show bookers, but his team knew he had the pick of the crop.
'The first series of the celebrity edition blows I'm A Celebrity and Strictly out the water, really, and Tom knows it will be hugely fun to
film
.
'He'll make a great player too, as no one would suspect misdeeds from such a baby-faced lad.'
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The star was recently snapped attending Wimbledon
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