Rumours have been rife over the weekend that children's presenter Neil Buchanan is actually famous underground street artist Banksy.
But the Art Attack star has now issued a statement on his website to categorically deny he is the hooded guerrilla artist, reports Bristol Live.
The statement says: "Neil Buchanan is NOT Banksy.
"We have been inundated with enquiries over the weekend regarding the current social media story.
"Unfortunately this website does not have the infrastructure to answer all these enquiries individually, however we can confirm that there is no truth in the rumour whatsoever.
"Neil spent Lockdown with vulnerable members of his family and is now preparing to launch his new art collection in 2021.
"Thank you and please stay safe."
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, on Friday a Twitter user fanned the flames by writing: “Just heard that it's rumoured Neil Buchanan is Banksy.
"If true, it's the funniest s*** ever. Aintree's finest.”
Explaining the theory further they added: “He's a musician and art has followed in the cities of shows he's done allegedly.”
