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Helen Skelton responds to criticism over her outfits during the Olympics

Published 11:33 8 Aug 2016 BST

Updated 14:21 8 Aug 2016 BST

Carl Anka
Helen Skelton responds to criticism over her outfits during the Olympics

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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. 105004889-Skelton-NEWS-large_trans++JHdcdf2GVVAxqFUVx44KkMJZDWEakvYoToZizA28SU0 https://twitter.com/Justannienow/status/762234094252134400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/kensmusings/status/762257148181155841 https://twitter.com/ElaineWilson2/status/762315582377254916 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. https://twitter.com/ajk0842/status/762251010781933568 https://twitter.com/RegoTale/status/762338964074356736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIyzXN9jPmY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BI0dB54DAzi/ Because as one commentator pointed out... https://twitter.com/smallest_sarah/status/762262120503312388 thumbnail_SNAPCHATUK

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Helen Skelton responds to criticism over her outfits during the Olympics