Helen Skelton sends Twitter into meltdown as ‘TOPLESS throwback clip’ resurfaces online
SHE'S been hitting headlines because of her revealing Rio Olympics outfits and Helen Skelton continued to spark a social media frenzy last night as a video purporting to show the presenter topless on a beach resurfaced online.
An old clip of Helen Skelton topless has resurfaced online
The 33-year-old - whose short dresses and daring playsuits have had everybody talking since start of the Olympics - was apparently filmed topless on a holiday beach.
The video has ended up on an adult website and immediately racked up thousands of hits.
The former Blue Peter presenter can be seen wearing just a pair of shorts, with sources claiming she was 17-years-old at the time and had no idea that she was being filmed.
One insider told the Daily Star: “Helen was on holiday in France. She was enjoying her holiday and relaxing in the sun.
“She had no idea she was being filmed, so this leak will be quite a shock for her.”
Video has racked up thousands of views
An insider said Helen didn't know she was being filmed
Helen Skelton in daring white toga dress
Another added: “This is a complete nightmare for Helen. She is really keen to be taken seriously as a presenter.
“Getting the chance to be part of the BBC’s team in Rio was a massive opportunity.
“But this topless footage of her appearing online could cause problems. It is likely BBC bosses will want to have a meeting about it.”
Helen's outfits have been a major talking point throughout the Rio Olympics
Numerous viewers have defended Helen on Twitter
As per usual, social media users immediately took to Twitter to discuss the clip, with one person insisting: "If you're searching for a video of Helen Skelton sunbathing topless when she was 17/18 you might want to have a word with yourself."
Another shared: "#HelenSkelton sunbathe topless... So what? Is it a crime to have a pair of breasts? #everydaysexism"
Helen's spokesperson refused to comment when approached by Express.co.uk.