Alex Scott Subtly Makes Cheeky Reference To Lord Jones Criticism During Live Olympic Coverage

The presenter was hailed as a class act for the brilliant nod she appeared to give to the ex-minister's comments.
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Alex Scott had a bit of fun with Lord Digby Jones’ comments about her accent as she presented coverage of the Olympics on Saturday.

The presenter seemingly referenced how the former House Of Lords member said she β€œspoils” the BBC’s broadcasts with her β€œinability to pronounce her ’g’s at the end of a word”.

He had tweeted on Friday: β€œCompetitors are NOT taking part, Alex, in the fencin, rowin, boxin, kayakin, weightliftin & swimmin.’

After responding directly to Lord Jones on Twitter saying she was proud of her accent, Alex appeared to slip in a cheeky reference to his words live on air.

Alex Scott during Saturday's Olympics highlights on BBC One
Alex Scott during Saturday's Olympics highlights on BBC One
BBC

During Saturday evening’s Olympic highlights show, Alex recapped: β€œSo far we’ve been runnin’, ridin’, shootin’, scorin’, swimmin’ and puttin’ but we’ve still got a lot of gold to still uncover.”

Many people on Twitter picked up on the subtle nod to the criticism, and applauded Alex’s response, hailing her as a β€œclass act”.

What a legend πŸ‘ https://t.co/7zidcaYrAe

β€” Vicki 🏳️🌈 (@sharpicefire) July 31, 2021

This is brilliant from @AlexScott .. After being slagged off for her accent and β€œdropping her g’s” by a former Government minister, this is her opening link πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
pic.twitter.com/Kv7vurDIv1

β€” Jim Sheridan (@Jim_Sheridan) August 1, 2021

Don’t let the bastards get ya down @AlexScott πŸ‘ŠπŸ» https://t.co/4zwjfW7EKI

β€” Rob Beckett (@robbeckettcomic) July 31, 2021

Could watch this all day @AlexScott you’re wonderful. https://t.co/T2s4Qvxssw

β€” Scott Jackson (@MrScottMJ) August 1, 2021

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ absolutely brilliant! https://t.co/u7lOfPxTBo

β€” Ronizzle (@Ronizzle_) July 31, 2021

Love her. You're an inspiration to so many women @AlexScott πŸ‘Š. Unlike Lord Dimwit Jones. https://t.co/VtEHUkfJCM

β€” Amy Voce (@amyvoce) August 1, 2021

I love her 🀣🀣🀣🀣 https://t.co/u7ulVscWDV

β€” πŸ¦‹ (@JustSabina_) July 31, 2021

The brilliance of this. Class act doesn’t cover it. @AlexScott is fast becoming a national treasure. https://t.co/cm82SZY6HE

β€” Adam Mills (@AdamMillsUK) July 31, 2021

"When they go low, we go high."

Keep doing an amazing job, @AlexScott πŸ‘πŸ» pic.twitter.com/X5CBT7Lz29

β€” Luisa Porritt (@LuisaPorritt) August 1, 2021

Absolutely here for the huge smile direct at the camera & glint in @AlexScott 's eye this evening as she emphasised dropping her g's towards the end of this evening's Today at the Games !! πŸ™ŒπŸ€© https://t.co/SmajCOrLfu

β€” Dr. J Bernadette Moore (@TheMooreLab) July 31, 2021

Incredible scenes @AlexScott. What a class act. https://t.co/YPcMxierhz pic.twitter.com/ekxgqJjfaB

β€” Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 31, 2021

….. this is iconic @AlexScott https://t.co/FyLypKc6gt pic.twitter.com/oElHolAQrJ

β€” Becky Taylor-Gill (@beckytaylorgill) July 31, 2021

Alex had previously tweeted in response to Lord Jones’ comments: β€œI’m from a working class family in East London, Poplar, Tower Hamlets & I am PROUD. Proud of the young girl who overcame obstacles, and proud of my accent! It’s me, it’s my journey, my grit.”

She continued: β€œA quick one to any young kids who may not have a certain kind of privilege in life. Never allow judgments on your class, accent, or appearance hold you back. Use your history to write your story.

β€œKeep striving, keep shining & don’t change for anyone.”

A number of high profile names also came out to support Alex on Twitter, including Stephen Fry, Sadiq Khan, Oti Mabuse and David Lammy.

You are everything linguists and true lovers of language despise. Also, since we’re being picky, you are not β€œLord Digby Jones”, you are Digby, Lord Jones. There’s a world of difference. But however you’re titled, you disgrace the upper house with your misplaced snobbery

β€” Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) July 31, 2021

Hey @AlexScott !!!! I just love you... that’s all ❀️

β€” Oti Mabuse (@OtiMabuse) July 31, 2021

πŸ’― @AlexScott Keep doin’ what you do so brilliantly πŸ™ŒπŸ‘Š https://t.co/EdLdf6fR5L

β€” Beth Rigby (@BethRigby) July 31, 2021

What a curmudgeonly, elitist, snobby and rather nasty piece of anti working class trash this is against the sublime gem that is @AlexScott Don’t let the clapped out old dinosaurs get you down Alex. https://t.co/WCGrEL2Ev0

β€” David Lammy (@DavidLammy) August 1, 2021

WHAT? This is insufferably pompous & patronising… @AlexScott is a working class East London girl who’s risen to the top of two professions through hard graft & talent. She’s winnin’ in life and with this snobbish attitude, you’re losin’. https://t.co/JX8JgZymQe

β€” Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 31, 2021

I thought you were a proud Brummie? We invented dropping the β€˜g’. β€˜Bostin!’ If you can’t embrace diversity of voice may I suggest you’re the wrong Lord for the wrong city - youngest, most diverse in Europe. @AlexScott is a fantastic broadcaster who doesn’t need coaching from you. https://t.co/1au2jjYnZk

β€” Adil Rashford Saka Sancho πŸ’™ (@adilray) July 31, 2021

From a proud sarf Londoner to a proud East Londoner: well said @AlexScott πŸ‘πŸΎ

Our diversity is our strength. https://t.co/fMKI47XrkZ pic.twitter.com/xKKvtSZP5J

β€” Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 31, 2021

Keep rising πŸ₯°πŸ’•

β€” Dawn Butler MPβœŠπŸΎπŸ’™ (@DawnButlerBrent) July 31, 2021
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