Already follow drewlumsden? 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. No one went on the show to become famous. Sky has been forced to give a new woodwork show the chop after viewers spotted a series of Nazi symbols tattooed on a contestant's face. The series sees 10 contestants compete over nine weeks of carpentry challenges. 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 appears to have these two on his face 88 = HH = Heil Hitler 23/16 = WP = White Supremacy There's also: 18 = AH = Adolf Hitler 1488: a reference to the so-called 14 words, coined by white supremacist terrorist David Lane. I'm alive and kicking so I'm not dead yet.'. Nick Fagge For Mailonline. Viewers also spotted a number of other potential white supremacy symbols on Darren's skin, including23 and 16 inked at his temples, allegedly representing the numerical equivalent of 'white power'. They are just me.. [4] Television adverts, using the 1998 single "Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp" by Mercury Rev, featured people performing everyday tasks such as bathing whilst on the landfill. Darren Lumsden - Biography - IMDb ", :: Subscribe to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. [4] Posters featuring the programme's tagline, "Living off the landfill", were displayed across Britain and others appeared on the London Underground. TV Channel Denies Game Show Contestant With '88' Face Tattoo - Newsweek 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. Sky History regularly features documentaries on the Second World War, such as Hitler's Gold and Hitler's Last Secrets. Her comments come as MrLumsden's father Trevor insisted 'I'm alive and kicking' after Sky said his son's face inkingof the number 88 was in memory of the year he died. [6] The programme was criticised because it was filmed on an artificial landfill and for its choice of "fame hungry" contestants. Arts & Entertainment reporter The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker, featuring comedian Lee Mack, had invited carpenters to test out their skills to be crowned Britain's best. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Model friend of 'The Chop' star says he's 'a big cuddly bear' However, Mail Online claimed it had later spoken to Mr Lumsden's father Trevor who told the website: "I'm alive and kicking, so I'm not dead yet.". Facebook gives people the power. He found himself at the centre a Twitter. 'But if they are saying I'm dead I'd like them to know I'm not.'. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan, Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies. The champion's prize would have been the chance to stage their own exhibition at the prestigious William Morris Gallery in London. 12:03 EDT 21 Oct 2020 The first episode aired on 15 October. Douglas Lumsden, Left Coast Boomer's Tweets - Twitter But about 10 years ago I saw someone with facial tattoos and started to work with my tattooist on my look. Its about much more than just wood, he said. Mr Lumsden, a father-of-two from Portishead, has previously said he began getting his face and head inked around 10 years ago, and has worked with a tattooist on his look. Darren has also made special furniture for his children, aged 11 and six. In a statement on Tuesday, Sky History said his tattoos denoted "significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever". Another interpretation, of course, would be that he did. When I first walked into the room and saw him there, I was a bit shocked. Dumped is a British reality television programme which started on 2 September 2007 and aired nightly until 5 September 2007 on Channel 4. 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. Father-of-two Darren Lumsden from Bristol, pictured, is competing on Sky History's new show The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker. A spokesperson for Sky History told The Independent the channel has no further comment while the investigation is underway. A carpenter from Portishead is to appear alongside comedian Lee Mack in a new TV show to find Britains Top Woodworker., Darren Lumsden, is one of 10 of the countrys finest joiners who will be showcasing their talents in the new Sky History series The Chop. 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. He lives in a shared house and has support workers popping in to help every day. History Channel: Contestant's Nazi-Numbered Face Tattoos Stop Show Airing However it then said it would not air the programme until it had investigated their "nature and meaning". Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. British geneticist and author of How To Argue With A Racist,Dr Adam Rutherford, confirmed that he had spotted several other numerical tattoos that were likely to bewhite supremacy symbols. The Independent was unable to reach Darren Lumsden for comment. [7] The website Hecklerspray gave the programme a negative review, calling the participants "absolute fucking morons", and Orange gave the programme 3 out of 5 stars. Facebook gives people the power. 'Some people ask for selfies with me. [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. ', They later added: 'While we investigate the nature & meaning of Darren's tattoos we have removed the video featuring him from our social media, & will not be broadcasting any eps of The Chop until we have concluded that investigation. Outrage after Sky History features man with Nazi tattoos on new 12h. [26] Jermaine himself offered to voluntarily leave the programme, but the producers and the other participants decided to keep him. However, MsGardner admitted she didn't stay in touch with MrLumsden following their appearance on Dumped 13 years ago. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Pic: Sky UK/A&E Television Networks. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you.