[4][5] The programme achieved a peak of 2.4million viewers, although this was marginally less than the number of people watching other channels at the same time. [3] The participants had to wear Kevlar gloves, protective boots and face masks when working on the real landfill site. [10] One participant, Darren Lumsden, voluntarily left the programme after just three days, claiming that the experience had taught him nothing,[citation needed] though years later he would turn up on another reality TV show called The Chop (in October 2020). Hosted by Lee Mack, Rick Edwards and master craftsmen William Hardie, the carpentry competition sees the contestants gather in Epping to whittle, carve and chop their way to the final, to see who will be crowed Britains Top Woodworker. Darren Lumsden from Bristol has a number of numerical tattoos including '88' on his cheek, which can be used as shorthand for Nazi slogan 'Heil Hitler'. They are just me.. Trevor, originally from Stockton-on-Tees had two sons, Darren with his former wife Gail and Wayne from another relationship. However it then said it would not air the programme until it had investigated their "nature and meaning". The bloke has Nazi tattoos on his face ffs.'. Along with the numbers, Mr Lumsden, a joiner from Bristol, appears to have a Sig rune - a symbol often mistaken for a lightning bolt which the Nazis used to symbolise victory - tattooed on the . Sky History stands against racism and hate speech of all kinds, they added in a statement. The champion's prize will be the chance to stage their own exhibition at the prestigious William Morris Gallery in London. He was also accused of having a sig rune symbol - used by Nazis to symbolise victory and often mistaken as a lightning bolt - on the right side of his nose, and a number 14 on his scalp which can represent '14 words', a slogan coined by white supremacist terrorist David Lane. Get him off the f****** TV right now., Comedian Katherine Ryan responded to Skys statement by saying: Ok well thats great news then. The father-of-two, from Bristol is one of ten contestants on the now axed show, which was due to start on Thursday, and is filmed in Epping Forest. For the 2001 television episode, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "A life of grime: Could you survive for three weeks on a dump, existing only on other people's rubbish? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The UK's History Channel has suspended broadcasting of its new show The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker after viewers pointed out that one of the contestants had neo-Nazi tattoos on his face. The number can be used as shorthand for the Nazi slogan 'Heil Hitler'. The father of Sky History's The Chop contestant Darren Lumsden today declared 'I'm alive' after the channel claimed he was dead to defend his sons Nazi-style tattoos. A spokesman told MailOnline: 'Thanks the heads up and sorry for the late reply. Darren Lumsden, a carpenter on Sky Historys new programme The Chop: Britains Top Woodworker, became the centre of attention after a promotional video showed several tattoos visible on his face that depict symbols commonly used by neo-Nazis and white supremacists. 'If Sky HISTORY is indeed 'intolerant of racism' as it claims, then it must urgently provide a credible clarification or remove the contestant from the programme.'. After promotional clips were released online featuring the heavily-inked Bristol carpenter, who goes by the nickname The Woodman, social media users pointed out that several numbers on his face and head had apparent links to white supremacy. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. The Sky History Channel is finally investigating contestant Darren Lumsden's neo-Nazi tattoos, but only after serious pushback from viewers. 'If Sky HISTORY is indeed 'intolerant of racism' as it claims, then it must urgently provide a credible clarification or remove the contestant from the programme.'. Sky History regularly features documentaries on the Second World War, such as Hitler's Gold and Hitler's Last Secrets. [4] Posters featuring the programme's tagline, "Living off the landfill", were displayed across Britain and others appeared on the London Underground. Among them is the number 88, which viewers of the show pointed out is a numerical code used by white supremacists to mean Heil Hitler. Hes always been my favourite comic, he said, so to get the chance to work alongside him was amazing. [4] Some bus shelters within London featured posters which were made out of rubbish, and 2 September 2007 edition of The Sunday Times featured a biodegradable bag wrap to promote the programme. [24] The penultimate episode was viewed by 1.5million viewers and had a 7% audience share, while Hell's Kitchen received 3.4million viewers and a 15% audience share. Sign up for our newsletter here. I had other tattoos already, he said. Father-of-two Darren Lumsden from Bristol, pictured, is competing on Sky History's new show The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker. Darren Lumsden, from North Somerset, was seen with the number 88 on his cheek. Numbers inked on tattooed contestant Darren Lumsden's face and head have links to Nazism and white supremacists. Ms Gardner said she was 'really surprised' when she saw the photographs of Mr Lumsden with his face tattoos, as 'he was not the type of person he's being described as when I met him.'. A model friend ofSky History's The Chop contestant Darren Lumsden today said he's 'a big cuddly bear' and 'definitely wasn't a Nazi or a racist' when they appeared together on another reality show. [33][34] Website TV Scoop said that the programme was "a great experiment", but did not approve of the inclusion of "fame hungry" participants and compared the programme to the most recent series of Big Brother. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But about 10 years ago I saw someone with facial tattoos and started to work with my tattooist on my look. Darren Lumsden said the "88" referred to his dad's death Credit: Sky History However, Trevor Lumsden, 66, was stunned to hear he had been described as dead after a clip of his woodworker son. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. No one went on the show to become famous. The first episode aired on 15 October. View the profiles of people named Darren Lumsden. Each week there are a series of challenges for contestants to create objects as groups or individuals and one person gets voted off at the end of each episode leading to an eventual winner. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) describes this as one of the most common white supremacist symbols. "Sky HISTORY stands against racism & hate speech of all kinds.". It added: "Any use of symbols or numbers is entirely incidental and not meant to cause harm or offence.". Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. A trailer for Sky History's The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, featured contestant Darren Lumsden, a father-of-two from Bristol whose face, head and neck are covered in tattoos.. A spokesman for the channel said: "While . Speaking to the Bristol Post about his tattoos in an article published on Monday, before the furore erupted, he said: "I have my daughter on the back of my head and my son on my cheek. A spokesperson for the group said: 'Sky HISTORY has made a terrible mistake by including in 'The Chop' an individual adorned with what appear to be neo-Nazi tattoos without providing serious evidence to show that the tattoos mean something other than how they appear. 'Sky HISTORY is intolerant of racism and all forms of hatred and any use of symbols or numbers is entirely incidental and not meant to cause harm or offence. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The number 88 is often used as a numerical code for Heil Hitler, as H is the eighth letter in the alphabet. of the number 88 was in memory of the year he died. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. During Lee Mack's interview Mr Lumsden he commented on the amount of ink on the carpenter's face after he introduced himself as 'The Woodman'. When some people first meet me they are a bit shocked, admittedly. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Initially Mr Lumsden, who grew up in Frenchay and went to Downend School, said the tattoo was in commemoration of the year of his father's death. Sky History has announced they are cancelling the programme after an intenal investigation found contestant Darren Lumsden's facial tattoos 'could be linked to the far-right'. [27] The programme's producers had to enter the dump and discuss, along with the other members of the group, whether Jermaine should remain on the programme. After leaving school Darren went to Brunel College and took up an apprenticeship with Leypale in St Werburghs. Sky HISTORY stands against racism & hate speech of all kinds.'. [6] The programme was criticised because it was filmed on an artificial landfill and for its choice of "fame hungry" contestants. 'I have my daughter on the back of my head and my son on my cheek. Im alive and kicking so Im not dead yet, says 66-year-old Trevor Lumsden, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Sky History's The Chop axed while contestant's 'Nazi and white supremacist' tattoos investigated Viewers pointed out that several numbers inked on tattooed contestant Darren Lumsden appeared to have links to white supremacy. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By But they soon warm to me after a few minutes. Viewers also raised concerns about some of his other markings, claiming they included other numerals that could be associated with white supremacist slogans. Sky History yesterday axed the new show before its first broadcast on Thursday after viewers spotted Darren appeared to have various 'Nazi tattoos' on his face. Mr Lumsden has not responded to BBC requests for comment. [9], 11 participants, who were not initially informed of their task, must live on a purpose-made rubbish dump adjacent to a working landfill site for 21 days after being left equipped only with a sleeping bag, drinking can and one roll of lavatory paper each. [32] However, Nigel Kendall of the same newspaper called the programme "entertaining" and its contestants "likeable", while Paul Hoggart said that it gets its point across. They are just me. The Chop: Britains Top Woodworker has drawn comparisons with The Great British Bake Off and sees 10 of Britains best carpenters, carvers and woodworkers compete on a series of tasks overseen by comedian Lee Mack and presenter Rick Edwards. Darren says those tuning into the show are in for a treat. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Darren's father has short term memory loss after a serious motorbike crash more than 30 years ago. When I first walked into the room and saw him there, I was a bit shocked. TV Shows. Darren Lumsden: 27 Tattooist: Bristol: Pre-series publicity. ', She insisted 'you can have tattoos on your face and be the kindest, big cuddly bear,' saying: 'It's a form ofart and doesn't have to mean anything other than what it means to you.'. Im alive and kicking so Im not dead yet., Trevor, who lives in Bristol the same city Darren lives in told the newspaper he did not know about his sons tattoos or that he was appearing on television, but added: But if they are saying Im dead Id like them to know Im not.. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Dumped is a British reality television programme which started on 2 September 2007 and aired nightly until 5 September 2007 on Channel 4. 'But they soon warm to me after a few minutes. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. There is so much talent and its going to be a really fun programme to follow and see who is crowned the winner., The Chop: Britains Top Woodworker premieres on Sky HISTORY Thursday 15 th October at 9pm. Doing such unusual, one off projects, youve got to be able to do anything, he said. A woman walks past the Beatles statue in the snow at Pier Head in Liverpool as the Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds bringing blizzard conditions and up to 40cm of snow in some areas. Mr Lumsden, who grew up in Frenchay, told Bristol Live in an interview published ahead of the shows first episode on 15 October that he started started to work with his tattooist on his look 10 years ago after seeing someone with facial tattoos. Tom Bedford However, MsGardner admitted she didn't stay in touch with MrLumsden following their appearance on Dumped 13 years ago. and @BethanyMinelle. Amongst the various numerical tattoos on his body, 1988 is the year of his father's death. Nick Fagge For Mailonline Sky History said there was an innocent explanation for the number, but axed the show hours later. Tom Bedford Skys history channel has sparked outrage after featuring a carpenter with neo-Nazi and white supremacist symbols tattooed on his face and head in its new woodwork-based talent show. In the promotional clip, Mr Lumsden, from North Somerset, is seen with the number 88 inked on his cheek. Trevor told the Mail: "I'm here aren't I?' Join Facebook to connect with Darren Lumsdon and others you may know. But just hours later Sky put the programme on hold - and now a man called Trevor has spoken to Mail Online claiming to be Mr Lumsden's father. We must all remain vigilant and active against the creeping normalisation of the far right.". Bristol drug dealer Ben Houldsworth to hand back 331,000 profits from crime; Read More Related Articles. The channel initially said the tattoos had "no political or ideological meaning whatsoever". However, a trailer for the show featuring Darren sparked. A spokesperson for the group said: 'Sky HISTORY has made a terrible mistake by including in 'The Chop' an individual adorned with what appear to be neo-Nazi tattoos without providing serious evidence to show that the tattoos mean something other than how they appear. [30], Dumped was met with a mixed reaction from critics. Sky History today thanked MailOnline for highlighting The Chop contestant Darren Lumsden's apparent lie about the origin of his controversial tattoos. I'm alive and kicking so I'm not dead yet.'. [1] It involved 11 contestants living for three weeks on a rubbish dump next to a landfill site near Croydon in South London. 'But hopefully it will come across on the show that I'm a bit of a character.'. 'I have read the article and have passed it on to the investigating team. His mum designed it and I made it. While we further investigate the nature, and meaning, of Darrens tattoos, we have removed the video featuring him from our social media pages, and will not be broadcasting any episodes of The Chop: Britains Top Woodworker until we have concluded that investigation, the statement said. Darren Lumsden, from Portishead, is a contestant on Sky History show The Chop, where contestants are competing to be crowned Britain's Top Woodworker. The bloke has Nazi tattoos on his face ffs.'. But Mr Lumsden's father, 66-year-old Trevor Lumsden, has told the Daily Mail he was indeed alive and had not seen his son for some years. I do enjoy watching these sorts of programmes and always said if an opportunity came up for my profession, Id love to give it a go. "But if they are saying I'm dead, I'd like them to know I'm not.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Sky paused the screenings of all episodes and removed all clips of Mr Lumsden from its social media feeds and launched an investigation. But they soon warm to me after a few minutes.". He also appears to have a Sig rune on the right side of his nose, which was used by the Nazis to symbolise victory. Nick Fagge For Mailonline. They said the number 88 in white nationalist or neo-Nazi circles can be used as a code to represent 'Heil Hitler', because 'H' is the 8th letter of the alphabet.
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