BBC News star Amy Garcia has hit back after receiving a complaint over her 'short dresses'. The BBC Look North presenter responded to viewer criticism about her on-screen outfits after a handwritten letter claimed her dresses were too short for her age.
Handwritten Letter Sparks Response
Amy Garcia, 45, who fronts the BBC's Look North programme, revealed that one particularly harsh critic went to the trouble of sending a handwritten letter about her attire. The Yorkshire-based mother of two hit back via Instagram, posting a radiant photo of herself on the studio sofa, dressed in a striking blue and red patterned frock with nude heels and a beaming smile.
Her caption addressed the criticism directly: 'I recently received a handwritten letter telling me that my dresses were far too short for my age and why was I dressing like a 17-year-old? This outfit is for Margaret, I hope she approves.'
Support from Followers
Her followers quickly rallied behind her. One fan wrote: 'Love that dress Amy ignore! Where is it from?!' Another commented: 'She sounds a very rude person Amy... Take no notice and carry on being who you are.' A third quipped: 'You always look beautiful Amy. Oh Margaret, Margaret, Margaret you clearly need a hobby to occupy your time rather than insult the lovely Amy.' A fourth added: 'You always dress lovely and look wonderful, wished I had the confidence and your figure.'
Career Background
Amy has been the lead anchor on Look North since 2020, having previously worked on CBBC, CITV, and The Disney Channel. She has also presented 60 Seconds on BBC Three and BBC South Today.
Related Incidents
In a related story, another BBC presenter hit back at online critics who labelled her 'cheap and trashy' for wearing leather trousers and high heels on air. Amy's Look North colleague Amanda Harper, 52, donned maroon leather trousers, sky-high heels, and a sparkly shirt while delivering a bulletin earlier this week, drawing criticism from some viewers.
On a more positive note, BBC viewers praised Princess Catherine's appearance during Trooping the Colour. The 44-year-old Princess of Wales wore a pale blue dress with white piping and an oversized hat, with many commenting on her stunning look.
