Sunday 7 August 2016

Helen Skelton sends Twitter into meltdown as she presents the Rio Olympics in a thigh-grazing mini skirt

'I'm not watching the swimming!': Helen Skelton sends Twitter into meltdown as she presents the Rio Olympics in a thigh-grazing mini skirt

She sent Countryfile viewers wild when she was filmed mud wrestling another woman for the BBC show last week. 
And Helen Skelton was getting fans hot under the collar again on Saturday as she presented the swimming event with Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster at Rio's 2016 Olympics. 
The 33-year-old presenter sent Twitter into meltdown as fans rushed to comment about her tiny navy skirt that offered viewers more than just a glimpse of her enviably long legs. 
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Leggy lady! Helen Skelton was getting fans hot under the collar again on Saturday as she presented the BBC's coverage of the swimming at Rio's 2016 Olympics
Leggy lady! Helen Skelton was getting fans hot under the collar again on Saturday as she presented the BBC's coverage of the swimming at Rio's 2016 Olympics
Despite the fact she was presenting until past 2am GMT, viewers managed to stay up and watch the swimming event, although many were more concerned by what the star's choice of attire. 
Commenting on her ensemble, one viewer tweeted: 'Helen Skelton must be going clubbing after this with that dress on,' whilst another added: 'Helen Skelton should not spin the chair... can tell she's not wearing any knickers.' 
The ensemble also inspired some viewers who weren't so keen on the sport to stay on the channel, with one quipping: 'The swimming just got interesting!' As another agreed: 'Wasn't that bothered about the swimming. Am now. Is all.' 
All eyes on her: The 33-year-old presenter sent Twitter into meltdown as fans rushed to comment about her tiny navy skirt that offered viewers a glimpse of her enviably long legs
All eyes on her: The 33-year-old presenter sent Twitter into meltdown as fans rushed to comment about her tiny navy skirt that offered viewers a glimpse of her enviably long legs
Out all night: Despite the fact she was presenting until past 2am GMT, viewers managed to stay up and watch the swimming event
Out all night: Despite the fact she was presenting until past 2am GMT, viewers managed to stay up and watch the swimming event
Don't look now: Many were more concerned by what the star's choice of attire than the sport
Don't look now: Many were more concerned by what the star's choice of attire than the sport
All-inclusive: The ensemble also inspired some viewers who weren't so keen on the sport to stay on the channel
All-inclusive: The ensemble also inspired some viewers who weren't so keen on the sport to stay on the channel
Encouraging: The sight had many viewers enthralled with the coverage 
Encouraging: The sight had many viewers enthralled with the coverage 
Rio 2016: Helen Skelton's short skirt sparks Twitter meltdown
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One cheeky user hammered home the point by posting: 'Most of us blokes aren't really watching the swimming, Helen!' whilst one added: 'Getting distracted from the swimming by Helen Skelton, Jesus.' 
The former Blue Peter presenter didn't amuse all viewers however, with one tweeting: 'The @BBCSport presenter #HelenSkelton needs to wear appropriate clothing to present swimming. Many ppl don't want a nightclub mini dress #bbc [sic].
But not everyone was so concerned by her choice of clothing, as one fan reasoned: 'People are freaking out that @HelenSkelton was wearing a short skirt. Get over it. She looks HOT and is doing a great presenting job!!' 
Two of a kind: She was joined by Olympian swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster - who also flashed some thigh in a pair of navy shorts 
Two of a kind: She was joined by Olympian swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster - who also flashed some thigh in a pair of navy shorts 
Cheeky! One cheeky user really hammered home the point
Cheeky! One cheeky user really hammered home the point
Eyes forward! Another viewer found it hard to concentrate 
Eyes forward! Another viewer found it hard to concentrate 
Not impressed: The former Blue Peter presenter didn't amuse all viewers however
Not impressed: The former Blue Peter presenter didn't amuse all viewers however
Over it: Not everyone was so concerned by her choice of clothing
Over it: Not everyone was so concerned by her choice of clothing
Helen took over the coverage from veteran sports presenter Clare Balding, and previously hosted the 2016 World Swimming Championships. 
She shot to fame presenting Blue Peter in 2008 and has taken on a various number of challenges and excursions for charity. 
As well as running a 78 mile ultra-marathon in Nambia, she has kayaked the full length of the Amazon river and became the first person to ever reach the South Pole on a bicycle.  
Countryfile's Helen Skelton gets down and dirty in mud wrestling segment
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Leggy ladies! Helen's outfit has clearly just ridden up as she sat down, as demonstrated when she posed alongside Rebecca Adlington for a snap  
Leggy ladies! Helen's outfit has clearly just ridden up as she sat down, as demonstrated when she posed alongside Rebecca Adlington for a snap  


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