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08th Aug 2016

Helen Skelton responds to criticism over her outfits during the Olympics

Good for her

Carl Anka

Television presenter Helen Skelton provided perfect response to critics of her Olympic coverage this weekend.

The former Blue Peter presenter, who headed up BBC’s swimming coverage alongside Mark Foster and Rebecca Adlington, came under fire from some viewers who took umbrage over the length of her dress.

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A number of viewers were quick to respond to the critique, pointing out the double standard of former swimmer Mark Foster wore shorts during the broadcast without receiving any such comments.

It seems Helen’s response to the situation is to rise above, simply continuing her coverage of the swimming events paying the critics no attention.

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Because as one commentator pointed out…

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