Retired Olympic diver Tom Daley took “hot and humid” to a new level during a cheeky appearance on ITV’s This Morning, delivering a weather forecast in nothing but a pair of tiny knitted trunks. Yes, knit. Yes, tiny. Yes, it was everything.
Dubbed “Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast,” the segment saw Daley tear off his clothes live on air, revealing nothing but his famous physique and some heat-sensitive knitted swimwear as he strutted into the studio set. Host Alison Hammond did her best to play the responsible adult by shielding him with an umbrella, though viewers were clearly unbothered by the British drizzle and fully tuned in for a different kind of storm.
Daley grinned as he told the audience, “The good news – there’s good news! Following the recent downpours, this weekend overall will be a lot more dry.” But once the cheeky charm was out of the way, Daley had something more serious to say.
“If you end up at a beach or a pool,” he warned, “remember my rant on the pant: ‘Do not drink and dive.’” According to Daley, a quarter of drownings in the UK involve alcohol—and when temperatures climb over 20°C, the risks multiply by five.
When trunks talk, listen up
Later on Instagram, Daley posted a shot of himself mid-forecast, proudly clutching a microphone and wearing nothing but the knitted trunks. “I crashed the weather forecast in my trunks,” he wrote, “to drop a hot-weather truth: 1 in 4 UK drownings involve alcohol, and the risk is 5X higher when it’s over 20°C.”
The post was more than a thirst trap—it was a PSA, delivered with sass and a six-pack. It’s a reminder that even when the sun is out and the drinks are flowing, water safety isn’t just for kids or squares. It’s for anyone who wants to make it to the next Pride, the next pool party, the next perfect beach selfie.
Daley’s blend of camp, comedy, and conscience has always made him a darling of the queer community. Whether he’s knitting jumpers for chickens or diving headfirst into activism, he does it with heart, humor, and a killer set of delts.
Why it matters to the LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ people are more likely to engage in social settings involving alcohol, particularly during summer Pride events, beach raves, or queer-friendly getaways. Messages like Daley’s—delivered in a way that’s fierce but grounded—hit differently when they come from someone who lives and breathes our shared realities. When a queer icon like Tom says, “Don’t Drink and Dive,” it’s not just a slogan—it’s community care in a pair of trunks.
So next time you’re poolside, remember Tom’s knitted PSA. By all means, serve looks. But maybe skip the shots before the splash.