Robinson blasted over 'ageist' comments

Broadcaster David Hamilton has accused Anne Robinson of making "ageist" remarks about him when he appeared on The Weakest Link recently.

The former Radio 1 presenter, who was seen in a special DJ edition of the BBC One quiz show on Saturday, claimed that Robinson made constant comments about his appearance during filming.

Speaking to the Daily Express, the 70-year-old admitted: "She was ruder to me than I thought she was going to be. When we recorded it, there were a lot of ageist remarks to me such as, 'Who are you broadcasting to now? Care homes?' I said, 'Yes, I'm their toyboy', to which Anne replied, 'You would be!'

"I thought it was rather amusing that someone who's had facelifts should pick up on somebody like me, who's about the same age, because of my appearance and my age. I took it on the chin but I think a lot of people will think it a bit hypocritical."

Hamilton went on to tell the newspaper that he believes the 65-year-old secretly "fancied" him.

However, he warned: "The problem with Anne is her face doesn't look natural - I think your best face is the one you're born with."

Robinson will return to host Watchdog on the BBC this Thursday.