Dame Laura Kenny has reportedly been "spoken to" by the BBC after she appeared as a pundit during the Olympics coverage for the BBC in Paris.
The Gold medal-winning cyclist has been "accused" of promoting luxury clothing brands, according to Mail Online. The 32-year old has seemingly broken "strict guidelines" which prohibits on-air talent from promoting brands they wear.
During one interview with her husband, Laura was reportedly advertising a £2,750 Breitling brand watch and tagged them on Instagram as she shared photos of herself wearing the watch on television.
She also reportedly promoted the upmarket fashion brand Reiss when she boasted a bright yellow dress during a day of coverage on the BBC. Laura has now removed mention of the brands from her social media.
According to MailOnline, a spokesperson for Laura said: " Dame Laura is not an ambassador for Reiss."
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According to the BBC, they state: "No on-air talent should promote products, goods, services or clothing they use on air. This includes anything they have 'agreed, or been contracted, to promote or in which they have financial interest.'"
A BBC source told The Daily Mirror: "She is no longer on air but will be removing the tags from BBC-related posts."
Express Online have contacted Dame Laura Kenny's representatives for comment.
After making her debut as a new presenter, many of Laura's followers praised her for her excellent commentary during the Olympic Games.
One person said on Instagram: "You have been an absolute joy to watch and really great to hear some of your insights & experience about track racing. You are my track cycling daughter’s hero and such a wonderful role model."
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A second person commented: "You have been brilliant Laura. Interesting, knowledgeable, engaging, funny, natural. Just brilliant, thank you... please do more!"
A third typed: "You’ve been amazing and really added to the joy of the last two weeks of watching!! Really hope to see you back for more. And your insight into the track cycling was second to none. Thank you Laura!"
A fourth also chimed in: "You came over as relaxed and knowledgeable with a healthy dollop of common sense and humour. Hope we see you again!"
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