Helen Skelton's awkward Olympics wardrobe blunder before BBC Sports career ended
Helen Skelton was left red faced after she suffered a wardrobe malfunction at the Olympic Parade back in 2016.
BBC presenter Helen Skelton once suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction as she opted for a stunning red dress to present the Olympics in 2016.
Helen later hinted that she thought her glamorous outfits may have been the reason why she wasn't asked back to host the coverage for the next tournament.
In 2016, Helen was presenting on stage outside Buckingham Palace for the Olympic Parade, but struggled to keep her skirt under control due to the weather conditions.
The beloved TV host suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction, leaving viewers at home gobsmacked as they rushed to social media to point out the embarassing moment.
One said: "Oh Helen Skelton, flashing Chris Hoy! Crying with laughter, all it takes is a gust of wind!" Another added: "Misjudging a flowing skirt on a windy day, rookie mistake."
Helen's daring outfits commanded attention throughout the coverage, and the star later admitted she thought her wardrobe was a part to play in her being snubbed for the next gig.
The BBC told her that they were "downsizing" their coverage, and Helen graciously accepted that it was not meant to be.
She said at the time: "Now the story's evolved into something else. Like if I don't get a gig on sport it's because of the shorts.
"I did Rio and then I did the Budapest World Swimming Championships in 2017 and I haven't done anything else since. So…"
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When questioned further about the link between her outfits and her axe from the team, she added: "I don't know. Wouldn't that be amazing?
"They just said to me they've got a responsibility to bring on new talent..." as she joked that if she wanted to work in a fair industry, she would have "worked for the council.
"I work in an industry where – as much as we say we don't – you get judged on your hair colour, your accent, your background, your skin colour. Sometimes it works out for you and sometimes it doesn't."
