Charlie Dimmock is on our screens in BBC’s Garden Rescue alongside Lee Burkhill, Chris Hull, and Flo Headlam. The 56-year-old first rose to fame on Ground Force in 1997, where she captured the nation’s attention for her lack of a bra.
However, upon her return to regular TV after a 13-year hiatus, Charlie faced cruel comments from viewers regarding her weight.
Critics claimed she had “put some timber on” and “time has not been kind to Charlie.” But Charlie has an inspiring and refreshing attitude towards her size and the negativity that comes with it.
In an interview with the Independent in 2016, Charlie Dimmock candidly shared her perspective on body image. She acknowledged she has “always been up and down” and expressed her indifference towards others’ opinions.
She said: “I’ll never be slim or skinny. One season I’ll be a size 14, then 18, but it’s something I’ve just accepted now. I’m at that age where I think, life is too short.”
In 2016, Charlie found an ally in television presenter Lorraine Kelly, who came to her defense against the trolls. Lorraine told The Sun at the time: “It’s horribly unfair.
“If Alan Titchmarsh had developed a bit of a pot belly, no one would have turned a hair but because Charlie is a woman, she’s considered to be a fair target.”
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