Sky History today thanked MailOnline for highlighting The Chop contestant Darren Lumsden's apparent lie about the origin of his controversial tattoos. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Numbers inked on tattooed contestant Darren Lumsden's face and head have links to Nazism and white supremacists. In a statement on Tuesday, Sky History said his tattoos denoted "significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever". Follow. But they soon warm to me after a few minutes. Darren Lumsden: 27 Tattooist: Bristol: Pre-series publicity. A spokesperson for Sky History told The Independent the channel has no further comment while the investigation is underway. '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. The working title of the programme was Eco-Challenge. The bloke has Nazi tattoos on his face ffs.'. of the number 88 was in memory of the year he died. Trevor told MailOnline: 'I'm here aren't I?' and We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. and His support worker, who didn't want to be named, said: 'I've never seen either of them and I've been looking after him for 10 years. Ive never had a negative reaction to my tattoos. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Darren Lumsdon Profiles | Facebook Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. But about 10 years ago I saw someone with facial tattoos and started to work with my tattooist on my look. 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. Pic: Sky UK/A&E Television Networks, The investigation has led to cancellation. The champion's prize will be the chance to stage their own exhibition at the prestigious William Morris Gallery in London. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? 'When some people first meet me they are a bit shocked, admittedly. I've already been stopped by people who have seen the adverts. 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. Hes always been my favourite comic, he said, so to get the chance to work alongside him was amazing. 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Viewers spoke out after Darren Lumsden, a father-of-two from Bristol whose face, head and neck are covered in tattoos, was featured in a trailer for The Chop earlier this month. A carpenter from Portishead is to appear alongside comedian Lee Mack in a new TV show to find ' Britain's Top Woodworker.'. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, Trump mistrial request denied in NY rape lawsuit, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Heavy drinkers told to leave India police force. '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.'. 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.. AETN UK and Sky History stand against racism and hate speech of all kinds.". Viewers also raised concerns about some of his other markings, claiming they included other numerals that could be associated with white supremacist slogans. Facebook gives people the power. 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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. The Sky History Channel is finally investigating contestant Darren Lumsden's neo-Nazi tattoos, but only after serious pushback from viewers.
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