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Olympics star takes brutal swipe at BBC commentators over on-air comments ahead of Paris 2024
McClenaghan hilariously revealed how he watches BBC coverage of gymnastics
AN Olympics star has taken a brutal swipe at BBC after hearing what commentators said about him.
Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan won Pommel Horse gold at the European Championships in Italy last week.
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But pundits on the Beeb were focused on his supposed "brash confidence" earlier in his career.
And McClenaghan, 24, took to social media to discuss the comments.
He wrote: "Really wish the BBC commentators would stop repeatedly sharing their distaste for me in my early career live on TV.
"That 'brash confidence' you disapprove of is what got me to where I am."
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The Irish gymnast doubled down as he joked about muting the commentators when watching.
He added: "I’m surely not the only one who hits mute watching gymnastics on BBC."
His fans offered him plenty of support as they commented on the post.
One wrote: "Rhys you are an inspiration to many young people involved in sport! Keep doing you."
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A second added: "Rhys - ignore them! You keep doing what you are doing. You are an exceptional young sportsman doing the country proud."
McClenaghan was already the double world champion on the Pommel Horse.
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And will go into the Paris Olympics this summer as one of Ireland's top medal hopes.
He was hailed by his coach, Luke Carson, after winning at the European Championships.
He said: "Very proud moment, triple European Champion.
"The goal was to come here and showcase Olympic-level gymnastics, that was certainly achieved.
"Now we recoup, re-energise and work towards final improvements for the Olympic Games."
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