Legendary Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan has issued a statement denying that he is Banksy.

Following a rumour that the children's presenter was the world famous but elusive guerilla artist Buchanan decided to make a statement on his website.

After the headline Neil Buchanan is NOT Banksy, he wrote:

PLEASE NOTE:  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.

But then Banksy possibly would say that to protect his identity wouldn't he?

Neil Buchanan is the creator of Art Attack which has won over 30 awards worldwide, including 2 BAFTAS. He is an ambassador for the Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts and was presented to her Majesty the Queen who described his work as 'ingenious'.

His website goes on to say that he now spends most of his time painting and exhibiting his own art and photography.China to South and Central America, and all over Europe.

Picture: ITV