BBC presenter fires back at ‘unkind’ trolls criticising appearance

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7 Feb 2026 • 3:15 AM MYT
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A BBC presenter has hit out at critics who have criticised her appearance, as she urged people to “be kind”.

Amanda Harper, a host at BBC Look North, posted an Instagram reel on Thursday (5 February) where she shared a collection of comments she has received on her outfits and looks.

“She does not look amazing,” one account wrote, whilst another said “those pants look terrible”.

Harper, who is a self-described lover of vintage fashion, said she had received many “pretty unkind comments - mainly from other women” on a recent video where she wore an outfit from the 1990s.

“It’s pretty sad that people put their energy into being so unpleasant. Especially other women,” she said.

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