Iconic nineties children’s show is ‘returning after 17 years off air’ – with comedian Romesh Ranganathan set to step in as its new host
It was the iconic 90s TV series that gripped every family during teatime and gained cult status during the 17 years it was on TV.
Now Art Attack is back and it comes with a whole new look, according to the Sun.
The ITV children’s programme, which saw 67-year-old national star Neil Buchanan showcase his artistic talents from 1990 to 2007, will reportedly now be presented by comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
Romesh, who doesn’t exactly have a great reputation for his artistic talents, will have some big boys to fill in his new role, as his predecessor was such a good artist that he was accused of being the secret artist Banksy.
In 2020, the rumors spread so quickly on social media that Neil felt compelled to respond to them publicly.
Art Attack is back and it’s coming back with a completely new look, according to the Sun. The Children’s ITV show, which saw national treasure Neil Buchanan show off his artistic flair from 1990 to 2007, will reportedly now be presented by comedian Romesh Ranganathan
The ITV children’s show, which saw national star Neil Buchanan showcase his artistic talent from 1990 to 2007, will reportedly now be presented by comedian Romesh Ranganatha
The British TV personality, 67, was speculated as the elusive artist after a Twitter A user’s post about the conspiracy theory went viral.
The user, who has been retweeted over 2,000 times, wrote: ‘Just heard there’s rumours going around that Neil Buchanan is Banksy. If that’s true it’s the funniest shit ever. Aintree’s finest.
“He’s a musician and art has followed him to the cities of shows he’s reportedly done. This falls squarely into the “believe without question” category.”
A spokesperson for Neil wrote a statement on his website indicating that they had been inundated with inquiries from people wanting to verify the rumor.
They dismissed the suggestion, writing: ‘Unfortunately, this website does not have the infrastructure to answer all of these questions individually, but we can confirm that there is no truth to the rumor.
‘Neil spent lockdown with vulnerable members of his family and is now preparing for the launch of his new art collection in 2021. Thank you and stay safe.’
Banksy, born in Bristol, has made a name for himself with his large-scale public artworks, but still manages to keep his identity a secret.
Several attempts to unmask Bansky, whose best-known works include Balloon Girl, Follow Your Dreams and London Underground Rats, have failed. Robin Gunningham is the most frequently mentioned possible street artist.
Romesh, who doesn’t exactly have a great reputation for his artistic skills, will have some big shoes to fill in his new role, as his predecessor was such a good artist that he was accused of being a secret artist, Banksy.
In 2020, the rumors swarmed so hard on social media that Neil felt compelled to respond to them publicly
A spokesperson for Neil revealed that they had been inundated with inquiries about the possibility that the TV personality was the artist due to a conspiracy theory on social media
Neil (pictured) inspired many children to embrace their creativity with his experimental artwork from 1990-2007
The conspiracy theory was fueled by a Twitter user who claimed that Neil has often visited the same cities where Banksy’s artworks are on display
This sneezing and coughing rat was the focus of a Banksy underground artwork earlier this year, created as the train passed through central London
The artwork was filmed during the making and at one point Banksy escorted a commuter away from the part of the carriage he wanted to paint
Social media users recall Neil’s large outdoor artwork on Art Attack as one of the reasons they believe the conspiracy, admitting they will believe the rumor even if there is no direct evidence.
Someone wrote: ‘I heard the rumour that Banksy is Neil Buchanan and I don’t need any proof or substance for that, it’s absolutely the only thing I choose to believe this year.’
“The rumor that 90s/00s icon Neil Buhanan is Banksy is simultaneously the best and weirdest thing to happen in 2020. And I never expected a conspiracy theory to be so true,” wrote another.
A third added: ‘Neil Buchanan saying he’s not Banksy sounds an awful lot like what Banksy would say’
