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CLARE BALDING sent BBC viewers wild with her Olympics closing ceremony outfit.

The legendary TV host rocked a bright jacket made up of yellow, green and turquoise colours.

Clare Balding sent BBC viewers wild with her Olympics closing ceremony outfit
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Clare Balding sent BBC viewers wild with her Olympics closing ceremony outfit

She also had on a colourful necklace as fans rushed to heap praise on the Olympics presenter.

One said: "In a crowded field, @clarebalding has tonight taken Olympic gold in BBC anchor outfits.

"Lifetime achievement award for the necklace in particular."

Another added: "Love the necklace."

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One hailed: "Loving @clarebalding outfit on @BBCSport @Olympics tonight."

Another gushed: "Love your outfit tonight."

Balding was on TV duty for the BBC throughout the Games but she was particularly emotional when covering Andy Murray.

The British tennis icon bowed out of the Games and ultimately called time on his celebrated career.

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Balding teared up following Murray's emotional exit and had to be consoled by her on-air colleagues.

She said: "My word, hasn't he shown us everything he is about in his three matches here.

"It is never over until it's over. And now sadly, in terms of his professional playing career that is it, it is over.

"And all we can say is thank you, thank you."

Clare Balding breaks down in tears after Andy Murray's Olympics exit
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