Tom Daley said his British Diving Championships win was the perfect response after his post-Olympics foray into the world of reality TV.

The 18-year-old easily retained his national title in front of a sell-out crowd at his home pool in Plymouth.

While was short of his very best, half of his six-dive list did attract scores above 90, in an early-season hit-out to shed the rust of an off-season that has seen him co-present ITV programme Splash!.

Asked whether his achievement would silence the critics who have accused the London 2012 bronze medalist of being more interested in a celebrity career, Daley was unequivocal in his response.

"If this doesn't, I don't know what does," he told the BBC. "I have been training hard and working hard.

"It wasn't too bad a start to the season - both my performances were over 500 which is all I can ask for really," Daley said.

"I've been trying to overcome a chest and throat infection to compete here and it could've been a little bit better.

"There are a few tweaks I can make and hopefully it will come together later in the season."

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• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley with his gold medals during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley with his gold medals during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley dives from the 10M platform as he practices during the Mens 10M Final during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley performs a rotation during the Mens 10M Final during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley takes a shower in between competing in the Mens 10M Preliminary during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley competes in the Mens 10M Preliminary during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley competes in the Mens 10M Preliminary during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley competes in the Mens 10M Preliminary during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives prior to the Men's 10m preliminary round on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• Diving - 2013 British Gas Diving Championships - Day Three - Plymouth Life Centre

  Tom Daley adjusts his trunks on the 10 meter platform while stepping up to take his first dive during the Mens 10M Preliminary during day three of the 2013 British Gas Diving Championships at the Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth.

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley prepares to dive during the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives during the Men's 10m preliminary round on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives during the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley poses with his Gold medals after winning the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley stands with his Gold medals after winning the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Matthew Dixon, James Denny, Tom Daley, Sam Thornton and Daniel Goodfellow pose with their medals in the Men's 10m category on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives during the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives during the Men's 10m preliminary round on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley dives prior to the Men's 10m preliminary round on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley poses with his Gold medals after winning the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley poses with his Gold medals after winning the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

• British Gas Diving Championship 2013 - Day Three

  PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Tom Daley poses with his Gold medals after winning the Men's 10m final on day three of the British Gas Diving Championships on February 10, 2013 in Plymouth, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)