Alex Scott of the BBC criticized a colleague who criticized her accent in Olympic reports because she said she was “working class and proud.”

The 36-year-old former England star was attacked by the former government minister, Lord Digby Jones, who suggested that she need a “speech class.”

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The fellow in the House of Lords said: “Enough! I can’t stand it anymore!

“Alex Scott performed well on the BBC Olympic team because she was very obviously unable to pronounce the “g” at the end of the word.

“Participants did not participate, Alex, participate in fencin, rowin, boxin, kayaking, weightlifting and swimming competitions.”

But Ms. Scott lashed out at the former minister and responded to these tweets: “I come from a working-class family in East London, Poplar, and Tower Hamlet. I am very proud.

“Proud of the young girl who overcomes obstacles, proud of my accent! It’s me, this is my journey, my courage.”

She said: “Use your history to write your story. Keep working hard, keep shining, and don’t change for anyone.”

The 36-year-old added: “Tweets like this just give me the energy to move on. See you tomorrow… Live at the BBC baby.”

A person on social media said: “The privileged class shows contempt for the successful working class.

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“Alex has achieved so much in her life, is a charming young lady, and does a great job, so you better get used to seeing her on TV screens for a long time to come! “

Another user wrote: “Alex – you did a great job. I think we all welcome Digby’s permanent silence for a period of time, regardless of his accent.”

Alex has been introducing the BBC’s coverage of the Olympics and Tell the Sun that every time she is in the studio, she must “pinch herself”.

Before reporting on the European Cup, she wrote: “I have been a fan until I continue to win more than 140 games for my country.

“When I was young, I would wear an England jersey and try to replicate the goals of great men like Gaza, Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham.

“Therefore, appearing on the screen as part of the BBC’s match show lineup makes me get goose bumps.

“When I watch an England game in the studio, I feel the atmosphere of the game like millions of fans sitting on the couch, in the beer garden and pouring into the stadium.

“I am known as a professional football player, but the little girl who has supported the Three Lions since childhood has never left me.”