British former Olympic swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster flirt during BBC’s Rio coverage

TWO of Britain’s most famous former Olympic swimmers have made headlines for their flirtatious behaviour during a poolside interview in Rio.

Former Olympic swimmers Mark Foster, 46, and Rebecca Adlington, 27, talk to presenter Helen Skelton during the BBC’s Rio coverage. Picture: BBC

TWO British former Olympic swimmers, Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster, caused a stir during the BBC’s Olympic swimming coverage when Adlington appeared to put her hand on Foster’s leg during a poolside interview.

Adlington, 27, who won medals at both the Beijing and London Olympics and retired in 2013, appeared to put her hand on the leg of Foster, 46, one of Britain’s most successful swimmers. He retired in 2008.

In March, Adlington announced her separation from husband and swimmer Harry Needs, with whom she has a young daughter, named Summer. Foster’s relationship status is unknown.

Viewers were quick to notice Adlington’s hand on Foster’s left leg.

The pair looked very comfortable in each other’s company.

Eagle-eyed BBC viewers were quick to point out the chemistry between the pair.

Hilarious 😂 Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster are definitely having a little holiday romance it seems #Olympics2016 pic.twitter.com/v4C6y7MZHz

— Paul Thomas Bell (@paulthomasbell) August 7, 2016

Watching the Olympics highlights! It couldn't be more obvious that there's something going on between Rebecca Adlington & Mark Foster! 😚

— Jennifer B (@Im_not_a_robot) August 7, 2016

Rebecca Adlington surely you can wait until you and Mark foster are both off camera bit unprofessional don't ya think!

— Nicole Demaine (@nicoleyd92) August 7, 2016

Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster ... Oooo errrrrr. I did wonder when watching this morning. To be fair, he's quite fit #Rio2016

— Lorraine Lynch (@rainie130) August 7, 2016

BBC presenter Helen Skelton also made headlines for her choice of outfit, a navy blue dress.

Helen Skelton on the BBC #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/IqJLpFl2W7

— Celeb Lover (@celeblover8) August 7, 2016

While it’s currently quite warm in Rio, some viewers thought Skelton’s dress was too short and revealed her underwear.

But others said viewers should focus on the sporting events, not on Skelton’s dress sense.

Why is @HelenSkelton being slated for wearing a short dress/playsuit? It doesn't affect her ability to do her job as a presenter. #noneed

— Jennifer Hale (@JenniferMHale) August 7, 2016

Here's an idea. Why don't people comment on Helen Skelton's journalistic talents and not what she is wearing? Absolutely shameful comments.

— Kristian Ross (@Kristian7Ross) August 7, 2016

If you're struggling to concentrate on the sport because a woman has a pair of legs, it says more about you than her #HelenSkelton #Rio2016

— Sarah Ann Harris (@smallest_sarah) August 7, 2016

Imagine phoning up and complaining about Helen Skelton wearing a short skirt when you are literally watching people in speedos

— / (@KirbiJackson) August 7, 2016

Originally published as British former Olympic swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Mark Foster flirt during BBC’s Rio coverage