Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
Hazel Irvine was soon trending on Twitter, as she took over the BBC's Olympics coverage this afternoon. The Scottish-born presenter left viewers distracted at home as she delivered all of the action at Paris 2024.
The 59 year old delivered all the latest updates which included double gold joy for Team GB as triathlete Alex Yee and the women's rowers including Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw secured the win.
However, this week viewers continued to praise the BBC broadcaster on X for her brilliant coverage, others were more interested in the fact Hazel "doesn't age".
The micro-blogging site was filled with compliments for the host, as others addressed her extensive sporting knowledge.
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"I swear Hazel Irvine does not age," a third wrote.
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BBC sports presenter Hazel Irvine was praised for her professionalism (Image: BBC)A fourth added: "She's looked the same age for decades." While another shared: "Don't think she ages."
But it wasn't just her ageless appearance which sparked a commotion but the sports presenter's professionalism was widely praised.
"Hazel Irvine is just an outstanding broadcaster isn’t she? We’re very lucky to have her on our screens," one person penned.
Another agreed: "Said it before, and I’ll say it again, when it comes to sports broadcasting, Hazel Irvine is quite simply different class. Miss her covering the golf in days gone by, but enjoying her anchoring the afternoon sessions… #Paris2024 #BBCOlympics."
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A third commented: "Hazel Irvine is a fantastic anchor. I always enjoy watching her. Cool, calm, and collected. #BBCOlympics"
A fourth wrote: "Hazel Irvine really is a top-class broadcaster - one of the best out there. Knowledgeable across different sports and disciplines. Makes it look so easy (it isn't) #BBCOlympics."
"Hazel Irvine is the best sports presenter on TV... Official #BBCOlympics," a fifth added.
A sixth added: "Hazel Irvine is the unsung hero of tv coverage of any sport. An allrounder and consumate professional. Roll over #ClaireBalding and #GaryLineker #BBCOlympics."
Another added: "The BBC's Hazel Irvine is the best sports presenter in the world in my opinion, simply flawless #BBCOlympics."
window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20240730.min.js"Hazel began her broadcasting career in radio, before moving to Scottish television in 1988 as a continuity announcer.
She would go on to co-present coverage of the 1988 Olympics alongside Dickie Davies.
Hazel joined the BBC in 1990 and has been a regular host for major sporting events ever since.
She walked down the aisle in 2008 and later welcomed a daughter.
Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
Hazel Irvine, 59, causes stir with viewers as ageless host fronts BBC's Olympics coverage
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