Ex-Love Island star Chris Hughes ‘spoken to’ by BBC over Barbie comment to feminine cricketer

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 activities presenter whereas he was talking with Australian all-rounder Maitlan Brown at The Hundred competitors on Wednesday, following her staff 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.”

As nicely because the Southern Braves, Brown has performed for a number of home Australian groups in addition to receiving call-ups to the total Australia squad.

In addition to presenting protection of The Hundred, Hughes has additionally labored on ITV’s horse racing programmes.