The BBC has been accused of having a 'lack of diversity' in its presenting line-up for the Olympics, with Clare Balding at the centre of a row after she made a comment while live on air
Gabby Logan has come to the defence of her colleague Clare Balding and the BBC , following accusations that the presenter made an 'incredulous' comment live on air. Gabby, who was last seen on duty for the BBC at Euro 2024, received praise from many viewers as the channel's 'best', despite co-star Gary Lineker being chosen to host all the major matches, including all of England's games and the final.
Clare seemed surprised when Rebecca revealed that Olympic swimmers had never visited her school, leading to one viewer expressing their dissatisfaction on X, stating: "Watching the Olympic swimming last night and Clare Balding said something in such an incredulous tone which summed up the establishment perspective and how their experience differs.Adding, that Clare's 'single statement said so much,' the critic continued: ".
They also took a swipe at the BBC and its other presenters, adding: "It also shows that Balding's peers in sport, in the media, at the BBC, in her friends and family would all have the same experience because they are all part of the same club, who think this is normal.", reports Chronicle Live.
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