BBC News presenter Amanda hit back at trolls online (Image: amandaharper01/Instagram)
A BBC presenter who faced criticism for wearing “tight leather trousers” while broadcasting the news has delivered a defiant response to her detractors. The host donned a pair of black leather trousers while reading the news from her red sofa, which attracted considerable attention from audiences. Amanda Harper, a presenter for BBC’s Look North, encountered some harsh remarks about her attire as critics claimed she appeared “unflattering, “terrible” and “horrid” in the trousers. Nevertheless, numerous individuals leapt to her defence and declared that she looked “gorgeous” as one person applauded: “You go Amanda!”
She subsequently boldly turned to social media to launch her own response against the critics. The newsreader posted herself in the contentious ensemble with the caption: “I’m delighted that lovely people outnumber the not so lovely. Thank you for the reminder. The trousers live on. In fact, I might even wear them more often. This video sparked a wave of nasty comments… But most people were kind. The trousers stay.”
Amanda Harper was criticised for wearing tight leather trousers (Image: amandaharper01/Instagram)
Numerous supporters were pleased to learn that she intends to wear them again in future and rallied behind her with encouragement. Someone remarked: “Definitely wear them again. You look fabulous.”, reports the Daily Star.
This follows BBC Breakfast stalwart Carol Kirkwood‘s departure from the broadcaster after a remarkable 28 years on air. The 63 year old emotionally announced her decision to leave the BBC in a statement issued in January, describing it as a choice that had “not been an easy decision to make”.
Rather than reaching three decades with the programme, Carol has opted to abandon Britain in favour of sunnier shores, seeking the warmth of Majorca alongside her husband Steve.
