Dame Laura Kenny has reportedly been warned by BBC bosses after being accused of breaching the broadcaster's guidelines during the Olympics. The former cyclist, who with five gold medals and one silver is Great Britain's most decorated female Olympian, appeared as a pundit for the BBC during the Games in Paris but has now been "spoken to" by the corporation after allegedly flouting the rules. Mail Online reports that Kenny was "accused" of using her airtime to promote luxury clothing brands, a move which goes against the BBC's "strict guidelines" that ban on-air talent from promoting any brands they are wearing.
READ MORE: Match of the Day Joe Hart's public admission after foul-mouthed live TV outburst READ MORE: Gabby Logan pulls back BBC curtain as presenter reunites with husband after Olympics The publication claims that while on screen alongside her husband, Sir Jason Kenny, the 32-year-old showcased a Breitling watch worth £2,750 and even tagged the brand in Instagram posts of her wearing the watch on TV. Furthermore, it is alleged that Kenny also promoted posh fashion label Reiss when she wore a bright yellow dress for one of her appearances on the BBC. Since the allegations surfaced, all mention of the brands have been removed from her social media accounts.
Acccording to MailOnline, a spokesperson for Laura said: "Dame Laura is not an ambassador for Reiss." BBC rules state that "No on-air talent should promote products, goods, services or clothing they use on air. Th.