Tom Daley is following in the footsteps of greats like Danny Dyer, Ali G and Marge Simpson by delivering Channel 4′s Alternative Christmas Message this year.
On Tuesday, the knitting-obsessed Olympic diver was announced as the star of the annual broadcast, which was originated in 1993 as an alternative to the Queen’s traditional Christmas address.
In a photo taken during the taping of his pre-recorded festive message, he is, of course, seen accompanied by his wool and needles, after showcasing his love of knitting at the Tokyo Games earlier this year.
Another snap appeared to show how he has knitted a festive jumper for the occasion.
“While I’m not the Queen, I’ve got some words I’d like to share on Christmas Day,” he says in an ad for his address.
Tom melted hearts when he was spotted knitting in an Olympic crowd at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where he won his first Olympic gold with diving partner Matty Lee back in August.
He also modelled a commemorative Olympic cardigan he’d made while participating at the event, as well as showcasing a special knitted pouch he’d made for his gold medal to stop it getting scratched.
Tom Daley’s Alternative Christmas Message airs on Channel 4 at 5pm on Christmas Day.