Tom Daley, the British diver who has won multiple Olympic medals, is taking a new approach in his life after retiring from competitive diving. He's now hosting Channel 4's "The Game of Wool," a show where contestants compete to make the best knitted items under time pressure.
For Daley, knitting is not just a hobby but a way to relax and express himself creatively. His husband, Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter and producer, introduced him to knitting as a hobby before they moved to Los Angeles.
In "The Game of Wool," contestants are challenged to knit under pressure, with the judges critiquing their work based on quality, speed, and creativity. Daley's goal is not just to judge the contestants' skills but also to inspire them to take up knitting as a hobby.
However, it was revealed that Daley has been keenly aware of an interesting development from his time as a competitive diver - contestants who failed in Traitors often wished they had been brought back to life. The 'Traitor's Resurrection' idea did not quite catch on with the producers though.
The show takes its name from a classic BBC drama, and Daley compares knitting to it - both provide an experience where participants can express their skills and creativity through repetitive patterns. Unlike other shows like Bake Off, which also feature crafting competitions, Daley emphasizes how people will be surprised by the nostalgia of wool items and appreciate handmade knitted pieces.
In addition to hosting "The Game of Wool," Daley has ambitions in television production. He is working on a project with his husband's counsel (Black has been making films for 25 years) but is also planning to start a YouTube channel teaching basic knitting skills, gradually building up to more complex patterns and projects like wool chandeliers.
While hosting this new show, Daley aims to bring the calming benefits of knitting into people's lives. He believes that people will be surprised by how much it means to them when they receive handmade knitted items as gifts, which is why he hopes his YouTube channel can help popularize the hobby among a wider audience.
For Daley, knitting is not just a hobby but a way to relax and express himself creatively. His husband, Dustin Lance Black, an American screenwriter and producer, introduced him to knitting as a hobby before they moved to Los Angeles.
In "The Game of Wool," contestants are challenged to knit under pressure, with the judges critiquing their work based on quality, speed, and creativity. Daley's goal is not just to judge the contestants' skills but also to inspire them to take up knitting as a hobby.
However, it was revealed that Daley has been keenly aware of an interesting development from his time as a competitive diver - contestants who failed in Traitors often wished they had been brought back to life. The 'Traitor's Resurrection' idea did not quite catch on with the producers though.
The show takes its name from a classic BBC drama, and Daley compares knitting to it - both provide an experience where participants can express their skills and creativity through repetitive patterns. Unlike other shows like Bake Off, which also feature crafting competitions, Daley emphasizes how people will be surprised by the nostalgia of wool items and appreciate handmade knitted pieces.
In addition to hosting "The Game of Wool," Daley has ambitions in television production. He is working on a project with his husband's counsel (Black has been making films for 25 years) but is also planning to start a YouTube channel teaching basic knitting skills, gradually building up to more complex patterns and projects like wool chandeliers.
While hosting this new show, Daley aims to bring the calming benefits of knitting into people's lives. He believes that people will be surprised by how much it means to them when they receive handmade knitted items as gifts, which is why he hopes his YouTube channel can help popularize the hobby among a wider audience.
... it's like they want us to forget about all the suspicious things going on behind the scenes of sports events 
I mean, have you seen Traitors? Those contestants were totally right when they said they wanted to be brought back to life 
. And now Tom Daley is trying to teach people knitting... maybe it's a way to distract us from the real issues? 
I mean, who needs a fancy show like "The Game of Wool" when you could just have him post vids on Instagram of him messing up and trying to fix his mistakes? That'd be way more entertaining for me! And why make a YouTube channel too? Can't he just put it all on one platform and call it a day? I don't want some soothing knitting vids ruining my TikTok algorithm 
! And let's be real, what's not to love about a show where people get to relax and make something cozy? Woolly goodness all around 
.
And don't even get me started on the Traitor's Resurrection thing - like, what a terrible idea. Anyway, I guess it's nice that he's trying to inspire people to take up knitting as a hobby... but can we just say the whole thing feels like a desperate attempt to make him seem cool and hip? 
I'm so down for Tom Daley hosting "The Game of Wool"! Who knew that after retiring from diving, he'd be making us all want to get our yarn on? 
It's awesome how he's sharing his passion for knitting and using it as a way to relax and express himself creatively. I'm definitely checking out his YouTube channel when it launches - teaching people basic knitting skills sounds like a great life hack! 
And "The Game of Wool" sounds like a total snooze-fest... but hey, at least it's not as boring as watching me watch paint dry. 
He's always been an inspiring guy, and now he's going to inspire people through knitting 
. The idea of contestants competing under pressure is actually kinda cool - it's like a mental challenge, you know? 
And I love how he's bringing back the classic BBC drama vibe with "The Game of Wool". It's like they're tapping into this nostalgia thing that we all love 
We need more people spreading the joy of handmade crafts 
. And can you imagine getting a handmade wool chandelier as a gift? 
Game. Changer.
anyway, i'm not sure if this show is gonna be as successful as people think. it sounds kinda cheesy and like something that'd be shown on a sunday afternoon when everyone's got the day off 
And can we talk about how cute his husband Dustin Lance Black is? 
. Bring on the woolly goodness! 
I'm so down for "The Game of Wool"!! 
Tom Daley's passion for knitting is infectious, and I love that he wants to share it with everyone! 
I mean, who doesn't want to create something beautiful under pressure? 
Also, I'm curious about Tom's YouTube channel - will he be able to teach basic knitting skills without being too "over-the-top" or cheesy 
. his love for knitting is gonna bring so much joy to people's lives, and that's what matters most 
It's amazing how something as simple as yarn and needles can bring people so much joy and relaxation. Plus, Daley's goal to inspire contestants to take up knitting as a hobby is spot on – it's a great way to share a unique skill with others.
As a hobbyist myself, I think it's great that he's breaking down the complexities of knitting into easy-to-follow tutorials. Who knows, maybe I'll be making wool chandeliers in no time 
. It's great that he's using his platform to share the joy of knitting with others and inspire people to take it up as a hobby. The idea of "Traitor's Resurrection" didn't quite work out, but I'm sure his YouTube channel will help bring back those feelings of warmth and comfort 
!