Sharron Davies worked for the BBC on multiple Olympics

Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies has revealed she cannot afford to heat her house following a series of contentious remarks about the transgender community.

The former Gladiator star, aged 63, who will take her place in the House of Lords next year, is recognised for her outspoken stance against transgender rights and has voiced worries about what she believes is its effect on women's sport and facilities. By contending that permitting trans women to participate in women's competitions puts cisgender women at a disadvantage, Sharron's position has sparked considerable discussion and backlash.

The mother-of-three was previously a television favourite, boasting prestigious roles including the legendary sports programme Gladiators amongs

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