American actor Matt Damon is standing in support of America's most successful gymnast Simone Biles following her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics over mental health concerns. 

In his appearance on the One Show, the Ocean's Eleven actor spoke about the news of the 24-year-old pulling out after recording the lowest score on the vault of her complete Olympic career.

“Well I don’t know if I can predict how news will be received across the country. I mean she is so loved though. I just heard this myself, I was just told that she pulled out,” Damon told hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas,

“Look, I have a daughter her age, the amount of pressure that’s put on all of these athletes but particularly her, is more than I think I’ve ever seen anyone put under. I just get into a protective crouch, because I think of my own kids and I just really hope she’s okay,” he went on to say.

“She’ll be fine. She is beloved, America loves that woman so we’re all with her,” he added.