The BBC has apologised after John Inverdale made an x-rated comment during BBC Radio 5 Live 's coverage of the Cheltenham Festival . While interviewing former jockey John Francome and young jockey Lizzy Kellie , the presenter referred to 'rose-c***** ' glasses live on air . Speaking to Kelly , Inverdale had said : 'This is looking at it through rose-c***** ... rose-tinted glasses from the past ... ( I ) apologise there for a slip of the tongue , but Lizzie your love of the sport just shines through ' The BBC has had to apologise after presenter John Inverdale said 'rose-c***** glasses ' live on air . After the incident , a BBC spokesperson said : 'It was a slip of the tongue and John apologised immediately afterwards . ' It is not the first time Inverdale , who has over 30 years ' broadcasting experience , has been forced to apologise for making inappropriate comments . A BBC spokesperson said : 'It was a slip of the tongue and John apologised immediately afterwards . ' Inverdale previously said Marion Bartoli was 'never going to be a looker ' live on air at Wimbledon . In 2013 he sparked outrage when he said tennis player Marion Bartoli was 'never going to be a looker ' live on air before her appearance in the Wimbledon women 's singles final . Inverdale later apologised to Bartoli , while also claiming his comments were in part attributable to a bout of hayfever which had left him feeling under the weather .
John Inverdale referred to 'rose-c***** glasses ' in interview live on BBC . The presenter was speaking to John Francome and Lizzie Kelly . BBC spokesman said Inverdale 's wording was a 'slip of the tongue '