TV host brutally mocked for Olympics Closing Ceremony 'clown' outfit

The Olympics Closing Ceremony is officially underway, as an incredible two-week sporting extravaganza draws to a close .

Clare Balding is presenting the closing ceremony, as she has done for a large part of the Olympics on BBC, and many are pointing out the same thing about her outfit .

Balding opted for a unique-looking green and yellow jacket , that is certainly causing quite a stir online, with one social media user insisting she is dressed like a clown .

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One social media user wrote: "Why has Clare Balding turned up as an extra from Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band?"

Another chimed in to say: "What on earth is Clare Balding wearing? Fashion tips from Prue Leith!"

It wasn't all negative though, as one X user wrote: "Clare Balding - watching closing ceremony and gotta say you look amazing in that fantastic jacket."

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The ceremony is expected to last for at least three hours, with many hoping it's not as drawn as out the opening ceremony from two weeks ago .

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