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. However, Lumsden insisted that 1988 was the year of his father's death and said he does not have Nazi tattoos. This move didn't happen as fast as it might have. 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"You'd be the bloke with all the tattoos. 2 followers 2 connections Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. An A+E Networks UK spokesman said: Following an independent investigation, AETN UK has made the decision not to broadcast any further episodes of The Chop on Sky History. The Rt Reverend Glyn Webster lights a candle in front of the newly restored Lady Chapel East Window at All Saints North Street in York, one of thirteen stained glass windows from the church undergoing conservation work at Barley Studio, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) general secretary Pat Cullen on the picket line outside Great Ormond Street Hospital in London during a strike by nurses and ambulance staff, Britains former prime minister Liz Truss leaves her home on February 5, 2023 in London, England. Some viewers were quick to single out one of his tattoos - a prominent '88' on his cheek - which they took as a right-wing symbol. All issues, problems and concerns identified in relation to Darren Lumsdens tattoos during production were fully reported up to AETN UK, and the broadcasters directives and instructions in response were closely followed. For now, whether or not Darren Lumsden's run as a contestant on The Chop makes it to the airwaves seemingly hinges on the results of Sky History's investigation. "Why are they saying I'm dead? The UK'sHistory Channelhas suspended broadcasting of its new showThe Chop: Britain's Top Woodworkerafter viewers pointed out that one of the contestants had neo-Nazi tattoos on his face. A TV contest for carpenters has been pulled from Sky schedules over concerns about one of its contestant's tattoos. Jesse Vickers Tattoos 2383 E Hill Rd Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Darrens tattoos denote significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever. While Sky History hasn't ruled out The Chop resuming its current season featuring Darren Lumsden, viewers shouldn't expect to see new episodes on the airwaves until an investigation is concluded. Last week, Sky History said that the number referred to the year of Lumsden's father's death. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, Fall TV 2020: All the Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows - So Far (Photos). The most prominent facial tattoo is of a number 88 on Darren Lumsden's cheek, and 88 is known as a numerical code for "Heil Hitler." A&E Networks UK, which owns Sky History, previously stated. However before announcing that they would not be broadcasting the show, the channel defended Darren's tattoos, claiming that '1988 is the year of his father's death' and that the tattoos 'have no political or ideological meaning'. On his scalp, the father of two has the number 14 tattooed. Darren Lumsden is currently appearing in the Sky History . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'Some people ask for selfies with me. A promotional video for the series was posted to Sky Historys Twitter feed on Monday, introducing one of its participants, Darren Lumsden a bespoke joiner from Bristol. 'I have my daughter on the back of my head and my son on my cheek. So if there's gonna be people getting in my way, there might be fireworks. He found himself at the centre a Twitter. Speaking to The Bristol Post on October 15, Mr Lumsden said: 'About 10 years ago I saw someone with facial tattoos and started to work with my tattooist on my look. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Englands Ollie Chessum dives in to score his sides second try during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London, Sam Smith arrives for the Brit Awards ceremony, A robin redbreast takes flight in Dublins botanic gardens. Viewers noticed the tattoos after a teaser was released that featured"The Woodman"(aka tattooed contestant Darren Lumsden). In the video you will see two Deutz Fahr 5120G tractors as one is rak. One participant, Darren Lumsden, was accused of having a Nazi symbol on his face . Sky HISTORY stands against racism & hate speech of all kinds. 'I have read the article and have passed it on to the investigating team. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Darren Lumsden and others you may know. "All issues, problems and concerns identified in relation to Darren Lumsden's tattoos during production were fully reported up to AETN UK, and the broadcaster's directives and instructions in. Join Facebook to connect with Darren Lumsdon and others you may know. Darren McLeod Student at Olivet College Olivet, Michigan, United States. Sky History indeed. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 99 were here. The carpenters father said he suffers from short-term memory loss due to a brain injury he sustained in a motorbike accident and has a support worker, who declined to be named, visiting him every day. 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Big Wheel Film & Television co-operated fully with the independent investigation put in place by AETN UK, and shared details of relevant processes, discussions and exchanges, along with supporting evidence and documentation., Big Wheel Film & Television stands against all forms of hatred and intolerance, is committed to the highest professional standards, and strives at all times to treat people fairly. We are thoroughly reviewing our internal processes following the investigation. We are thoroughly reviewing our internal processes following the investigation. In a 48-second introductory clip, Lumsden described himself as "patient to a degree," but what raised eyebrows was his array of tattoos, which include the number 88 on his right cheek. Since 8 is the eighth letter of the alphabet, it is considered a numerical code for the phrase "Heil Hitler," used by white supremacists. Surely that takes precedence over The Woodman.". There was a problem. No one went on the show to become famous. It's safe to say Lumsden. The Independent was unable to reach Darren Lumsden for comment. Twitter users seized on the clip, pointing out the tattoo and its meaning. Think The Great British Bake Off for wood projects. The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker copied the format of The Great British . 'I have my daughter on the back of my head and my son on my cheek. 11:38 GMT 21 Oct 2020 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 . Darren Lumsden said the 88 tattoo on his cheek - which is white supremacist code for 'Heil Hitler' - was actually a reference to the year his dad died. But today his 66-year-old parent revealed he was very much alive - and living in a smart three-storey house in Bristol, not far from his carpenter son. The series premiered last Thursday. A Bristol carpenter caught up in a Twitter storm over his facial tattoos has "no affiliations or links to racist groups", according to Sky. Wednesday 21 October 2020 14:04, UK Darren Lumsden appears as a contestant on Sky History show The Chop. https://t.co/OlwYEARnLy. The first episode premiered on October 15, after viewers had already spotted the dubious tattoos. He lives in a shared house and has support workers popping in to help every day. New York, Mr Lumsden has a heavily tattooed face that includes an '88' on his cheek. 15:41 GMT 20 Oct 2020 This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Sky later said the clip had been pulled and future episodes of The Chop would not be broadcast until the nature and meaning of Darrens tattoos have been fully investigated. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The bloke has Nazi tattoos on his face ffs.'. ', The interview was met with negative tweets, including one from Luke O'Riordan calling the channel 'morons' and asking: 'Are you for real. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). King Charles III shakes hands with Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky as he welcomes at Buckingham Palace, in London, ahead of an audience during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 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. Police respond to reporters of a swan being removed from the harbour by a drunk male before it being involved in a collision on Mutley Plain. Trevor, originally from Stockton-on-Tees had two sons, Darren with his former wife Gail and Wayne from another relationship. A&E Networks, which runs Sky History together with Comcast, issued a similar statement to Deadline. The symbols are often mistaken for lightning bolts. Amongst the various numerical tattoos on his body, 1988 is the year of his fathers death, a spokesman said. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. UPDATE: A+E Networks UK has decided to take Sky History reality competition series The Chop off-air amid claims that contestant, Darren Lumsden, has white supremacist tattoos on his face. Darren Lumsden, take your top off. Viewers also spotted "Homegrown" inked above Lumsden's top lip and said he appeared to have 23 and 16 on his temples. The tweet has since been deleted, and the company tweeted again on Tuesday saying that it will not broadcast any episodes of The Chop until the investigation is concluded. Darren Boyle for MailOnline While we investigate the nature & meaning of Darrens 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. He also has the word "homegrown" tattooed on his upper lip, which is a common white supremacist and anti-immigrant phrase in the UK. Sky History's claims that 88 represented Lumsden's father's year of death were quickly debunked. View our online Press Pack. 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. As outrage grew on social media, the history channel posted a statement saying: "Darrens tattoos denote significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever. Mr Lumsden, who grew up in Frenchay, told Bristol Live in an interview published ahead of the show's first episode on 15 October that he started started to work with his tattooist on his "look". That investigation has concluded that the series cannot return to screens because the symbols on Lumsdens face could be connected to far-right ideologies and could cause offence.. Sky History, the joint-venture UK television channel run by A+E Networks UK and Comcast-owned Sky, has canceled its reality competition series The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker after questions . There's also: 1/11 = AK = Aryan Knights3/11 = 3 K = KKK109 = the claim that Jews have been expelled from 109 nations throughout history, sometimes coupled with 110 = in the hope that the US will be the next one, Dr Adam Rutherford (@AdamRutherford) October 20, 2020. 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The heavily inked carpenter from Bristol had a large 88 tattooed on. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. The clip remained live until Monday evening, however at 6pm Sky told The Independent that the clip had been pulled and that future episodes would not be broadcast until the matter had been investigated. 60 were here. In this video I am out in the field near Olivet Michigan as a local farm is making hay. But after the channel tweeted a trailer introducing Darren, viewers were quick to single out one of his tattoos - a prominent '88' on his cheek - which they took as a right-wing symbol. For some streaming options if Netflix is more your style, swing by our 2020 Netflix premiere guide. Sky History tweeted: 'Darrens tattoos denote significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever. We want to hear from you! Earlier this month, a clip from The Chop: Britain's Top Woodworker went viral, due to contestant Darren Lumsden's tattoos. Lee Mack's new TV show has been pulled off air amid fears one of the participants has Nazi tattoos on his face. 'The production team carried out extensive background checks on all the woodworkers taking part in the show, that confirmed Darren has no affiliations or links to racist groups, views or comments. For a channel that's supposed to know its history, they were quite easily fooled by Lumsden's excuses for his tattoos. One of Darren Lumsden's tattoos is the number 88, which can symbolize 'heil Hitler.' Cecilia Lenzen IRL Posted on Oct 21, 2020 Updated on Oct 21, 2020, 2:45 pm CDT The Sky History channel. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Broadcaster says Darren Lumsdens tattoos denote significant events in his life and similarities with far-right symbolism entirely incidental, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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. I had other tattoos already, he said. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. The Sky History Channel is finally investigating contestant Darren Lumsden's neo-Nazi tattoos, but only after serious pushback from viewers. These numbers are often used to signify the letters W and P, the initials of White Power. The Chop is a Great British Bake Off-style format, in which 10 contestants will gather in Epping Forest and aim to whittle, carve and chop their way to success, with their creations furnishing a lavish cabin in the woods.
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