Must not mention that a woman is good-looking

BBC commentator Andrew Castle sparked a new Wimbledon sexism row after he remarked on the appearance of Marcus Willis' girlfriend.

The former tennis player was commentating on Roger Federer's second-round defeat of Willis on Centre Court when his other half Jennifer Bate, a dental nurse, appeared on screen.

Castle remarked: 'It's a pity my dentist doesn't look like that,' sparking a backlash on social media with Twitter users accusing him of making a 'creepy' and 'lecherous' comment.

One twitter user said: 'Any chance Andrew Castle could cut out the horribly creepy and sexist remarks?'

While another wrote: 'Really bad, patronising, rude, just embarrassing,' and a third added: 'Stick to the tennis eh?'

The 52-year-old TV and radio presenter initially hit back at the accusations of sexism.

He responded saying: 'Brilliant. I knew there would be someone who would comment. Earnest, humourless and probably no fun at all.'

He later apologised for his remark on social media, writing: 'Obviously never mean to upset anyone. If I did then I apologise.'

Castle has since received messages of support, including one from Dr Bate, 30, herself.

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