Mistyrayn Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Presenter sorry over teeth jibe The BBC said Balding "had no intention" of upsetting the jockey BBC presenter Clare Balding has apologised to Grand National winning jockey Liam Treadwell after making fun of his teeth while on air. In a post-race interview, Balding urged the 23-year-old to show his teeth and told him he could afford to "get them done" with his prize money. A BBC spokeswoman said the presenter "had no intention whatsoever" of upsetting or embarrassing the jockey. The BBC received 1,477 complaints from viewers over the remarks. Treadwell won Saturday's race on 100-1 outsider Mon Mome. 'Bad luck' In the interview, Balding said to Treadwell: "Give us a big grin to the camera." When he smiled, keeping his lips closed, she added: "No, no, let's see your teeth. He hasn't got the best teeth in the world, but you can afford to go and get them done now if you like." Treadwell replied: "Well I could do, but I ain't complaining. It might be bringing on bad luck if I do that, though." A BBC spokeswoman said: "Clare Balding had no intention whatsoever of upsetting or embarrassing Liam Treadwell, but she fully accepts that she should not have raised the subject with him at that time." "The BBC and Clare apologise for any offence caused. Clare has also apologised directly to Liam Treadwell." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 i did think she was wrong for doing that to the poor guy... i understand how he must have felt.. as my teeth are not the best and that would have offended me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMukki Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 totally rude! Someone should snap a photo of her without makeup LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 totally rude! Someone should snap a photo of her without makeup LOL Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 i did think she was wrong for doing that to the poor guy... i understand how he must have felt.. as my teeth are not the best and that would have offended me... i no what u mean i wudda slapped her tbh lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 totally rude! Someone should snap a photo of her without makeup LOL i agree, fantastic idea lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 totally rude! Someone should snap a photo of her without makeup LOL fab idea, anyone now how to get in touch with undercover photographer, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 totally rude! Someone should snap a photo of her without makeup LOL oh god please no !!! she didnt look good with make up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 lmao Rich u always no how 2 make me laff lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMukki Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 oh god please no !!! she didnt look good with make up lol well, that explains it! I've noticed that the rudest people are trying to divert attention away from their own flaws.... just shows her in a terrible light -shouldn't do well for her career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Or just ask her if she feels any better now she no longer a 20 stone lard arse and does she think she'll be able to keep down to the 16st she is now ? cheeky cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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