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Half-naked woman on CBBC Operation Ouch!

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FancyMauveDreamer · 03/03/2025 14:52

AIBU to feel it’s inappropriate to have “Dynamite”, who is a skimpily-dressed gladiator on a kids’ show?

She appears on segments of the new series, IMO flirting with the handsome twin Black doctors, Raph and Dan, calling them “boys”. It just seemed sexualised to me.

I’ve attached a picture of her, this is how she dresses on the show.

Half-naked woman on CBBC Operation Ouch!
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Reddog1 · 03/03/2025 16:16

When my kids were growing up the “pipe cleaner with plastic breasts” look was fashionable. This is soooo much healthier.

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 03/03/2025 16:12

She looks absolutely amazing- strong and healthy!!!

Crazycatlady79 · 03/03/2025 16:12

Half-naked?! Jesus wept. She's not exactly in a g-string and cleavage accentuating top.
🌵🌵🌵

Shessweetbutapsycho · 03/03/2025 16:12

Why reference the ethnicity of the doctors (which has zero to do with your bigoted views of female athletes’ attire by the way)…?

EmmaMaria · 03/03/2025 16:08

Please don't take your kids to the beach....

Blubbles · 03/03/2025 16:02

ModernLife1sRubbish · 03/03/2025 14:58

She looks fine! It's what she wears on Gladiators of a Saturday evening. For goodness sake, don't ever let your kids watch the Olympics, the athletes are dressed in equally 'skimpy' clothes.

More skimpy! Some of the female runners are basically in pant's and a bra!

Half-naked woman on CBBC Operation Ouch!
TheAmusedQuail · 03/03/2025 16:01

FancyMauveDreamer · 03/03/2025 14:52

AIBU to feel it’s inappropriate to have “Dynamite”, who is a skimpily-dressed gladiator on a kids’ show?

She appears on segments of the new series, IMO flirting with the handsome twin Black doctors, Raph and Dan, calling them “boys”. It just seemed sexualised to me.

I’ve attached a picture of her, this is how she dresses on the show.

I assume you wear less than this on the beach @FancyMauveDreamer? I do and I'm older.

Professional runners wear less. Professional gymnastics have leotards that barely cover their genitalia. This outfit is pretty tame.

Plus, even if it was skimpier, does it matter? We all have a body.

I think the issue is more about why you find it offensive? My DS wouldn't look at this costume twice.

MasterBeth · 03/03/2025 16:01

Mandoid · 03/03/2025 15:51

Steel was on the Cbeebies panto this year in his costume.
He was really good too- proper got into the swing of things, singing and dancing.

I really love the Gladiators and I'm chuffed to bits that my 4 year old DS enjoys watching and cheers for everyone. His favourite is Fire.

proper got into the swing of things

Perhaps he should have worn something more supportive...

MasterBeth · 03/03/2025 16:00

Sexualised?

Sherararara · 03/03/2025 15:59

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IDontDrinkTea · 03/03/2025 15:58

Not at all concerned about her outfit. More concerned at your casual racism. Why is the ethnicity of the twin doctors relevant to this conversation at all?!

Holiday24 · 03/03/2025 15:57

1 - She isn't half naked. She is wearing her Gladiators costume which is just standard workout gear.

2 - What does the ethnicity of the doctors have to do with anything? How many other twin doctors called Raph & Dan are there, that you felt the need to add this detail to differentiate between them..?

Mandoid · 03/03/2025 15:51

Steel was on the Cbeebies panto this year in his costume.
He was really good too- proper got into the swing of things, singing and dancing.

I really love the Gladiators and I'm chuffed to bits that my 4 year old DS enjoys watching and cheers for everyone. His favourite is Fire.

Lunde · 03/03/2025 15:49

Do you forbid them from watching the Olympics because of clothing? No athletics, no gymnastics ... and definitely no diving.

The gladiators dress as athletes.

FreyaFromTheFens · 03/03/2025 15:48

I think you've just had your arse handed to you on a plate op 😁I'm now wanting to read your gym wear post.

ItsChristmasEEEVEJeff · 03/03/2025 15:43

Just how on earth do you get through life? Seriously.

whycantibeselfishforonce · 03/03/2025 15:41

Goodness me OP. She is a professional athlete wearing her usual athletic gear. She is clearly a young woman who prioritises being strong, disciplined and resilient. If only there were more young women and men like her on our TV for children to look up to.

haribo1989 · 03/03/2025 15:41

What do athletes like divers, gymnasts, pole vaults, runners, long jumpers etc wear?How do you feel when you watch the Olympics OP?

namechangeGOT · 03/03/2025 15:41

She's hardly parading round like bonnie blue is she?

She's dressed like an athlete. A strong, healthy fit woman - surely you see this as a positive role model for all children?

125High · 03/03/2025 15:40

Gymrabbit · 03/03/2025 14:55

You know the gladiators have a whole show on CBBC where they wear those costumes and do pranks.
don’t watch it or you might explode!

I was about to post just that! @FancyMauveDreamer The gladiators are pranked in various set ups by one of their colleagues. One athlete attended a kids’ party in a back garden wearing her gladiator outfit, as did her male colleagues. It looked bizarre but not offensive! This is a CBBC spin off so made just for kids. If anything I have a problem imagining the gladiators dressed in normal clothes. Do they fit? Is there a special shop with items that accommodate pop out muscles?

NC28 · 03/03/2025 15:38

I’ve just contacted the safeguarding lead at my child’s school, and all other schools within a 2 mile radius.

Now going to call 101. My GP is calling me back later to take details.

Drfosters · 03/03/2025 15:37

Gladiators in the 90s wore skimpier outfits than that and they were on TV all the time! Didn’t think much about it at the time as it is a costume for the show.

VioletVX · 03/03/2025 15:36

Grow up, OP. It’s not like she’s wearing a thong. Why are you trying to sexualise a bare stomach?

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 03/03/2025 15:35

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

SpotlessLeopard · 03/03/2025 15:35

Have you seen the Olympics OP, its pure filth with lots of athletes in similarly skimpy get ups!