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Radio host Steve Allen has reportedly apologised to Tilly Ramsay over his comments that she was a 'chubby little thing'
Radio host Steve Allen has sent a private apology to Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tilly Ramsay after describing her as a 'chubby little thing' live on air.
Allen, 67, faced criticism after saying on LBC radio that he was 'bored' with the 19-year-old's performances on the BBC show and her physical appearance was probably to do with 'her dad's cooking'.
CBBC presenter Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon, hit back on social media, saying she 'won't tolerate people that think it's OK to publicly comment and scrutinise anyone's weight and appearance'.
Allen contacted her earlier this week to issue an apology, the PA news agency understands.
News of the apology comes just days after LBC bosses stood by their presenter despite Allen facing calls to quit and said there were no plans at this stage for an investigation into his comments.
On his radio show, Allen had read out a comment from a listener telling him the teenager is taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia.
He replied: 'Is she? Well, she can't blimming well dance, I'm bored with her already.
'She's a chubby little thing, isn't she? Have you noticed? Probably her dad's cooking, I should imagine.'
Tilly Ramsay, pictured with her partner Nikita Kuzmin on Saturday's show,
