Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has been informed by the BBC it was “not appropriate” to check a feminine cricket participant to Barbie throughout a pitchside interview.
The ticking off got here in response to a remark made by the now sports presenter whereas he was talking with Australian all-rounder Maitlan Brown at The Hundred competitors on Wednesday, following her workforce Southern Braves’ win over Trent Rockets.
The 26-year-old revealed she had been to see the Barbie film together with her teammates.
She stated: “It was really good team bonding and the group is gelling really well together.”
Hughes, who first discovered fame as a contestant on the ITV2 actuality present Love Island, replied: “You’re a little Barbie yourself with your blue eyes.”
After Brown laughed, Hughes added: “She’s blushing now”.
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In response, a BBC spokesperson stated: “We have spoken to Chris and explained that his comment was not appropriate.”
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As nicely because the Southern Braves, Brown has performed for a number of home Australian groups in addition to receiving call-ups to the complete Australia squad.
In addition to presenting protection of The Hundred, Hughes has additionally labored on ITV’s horse racing programmes.
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