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“That’s not the spirit of the show.”She went on to confirm that she and Paul Hollywood set the challenges in each episode.Co-hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas introduced the episode, which first aired in October,The two were wearing sombreros and bright ponchos during the introduction.Noel commented he did not feel they should make Mexican jokes “because people will get upset” before Lucas said playfully: “What, not even Juan?”Following the broadcast, some on social media were critical of the programme’s depiction of Mexican culture, claiming it was guilty of cultural appropriation.During the interview, Dame Prue also spoke about what she sees as the show’s positive impact.“Really, the whole phenomenon of Bake Off is, to me, absolutely extraordinary,” she said.“This is rather a cliché thing to say, but I do think that it is a force for good, most of the time.“Everything we do in life is a bit stressful, we are always short of time, we’re short of money, there are all sorts of horrible things happening all over the world.“And Bake Off is this safe space where the worst thing that can happen is somebody will drop their bake.”It’s not the first time the show has been accused of “cultural appropriation”.In December 2020, the show came under fire for its “Japanese Week”.For the season’s seventh episode, contestants were also tasked with making Iles Flottantes, a French cuisine.They were also tasked with making ice cream and cakes with custard.

The Great British Bake Off viewers were left divided by the unusual timing of this week's themes.

THE GREAT British Bake Off fans were getting a creepy sense something was wrong on tonight's episode, believing the episode was airing too early. In the latest episode of the Bake Off, viewers tuned in to find themselves watching a spooky version of the Channel 4 favourite...

Lenny Henry has undergone a huge lifestyle overhaul, leaving him looking totally different at the NTAs last week and in recent years.The Lord of The Rings star began his transformation in 2014, when the Sadoc actor was put on a strict diet due to being a "little bit diabetic".He needed to cut back on certain foods and alcohol in order to stay healthy.READ NEXT: Bake Off's Matt Lucas shares heartbreaking health reason he had to lose weightShedding a whopping three stone, Lenny has revealed that he "tries" to go to the gym and eat healthily when he can - when he's not "consumed by work" that is.Speaking to The Sun he revealed: "I try to work and go to the gym and eat healthy and do what everyone else does but when I’m working and writing I get so consumed by it so I do try."In 2018 he gave a glimpse into his healthy eating habit when he revealed the one food that he ate a lot of.Speaking to The Mirror he said: "Well, it’s eating broccoli and not much else. I’ve also been running a lot.

Cheeky Janusz is already being tipped to be this year's Great British Bake Off winner - as research has revealed he fits the 'recipe for success' to take the crown. A study of the previous winners from the amateur baking competition by Jackpotjoy claims to calculate who is statistically the most likely to win.

Britain’s favourite cookery show has been accused of cultural appropriation by some of the country’s top Mexican chefs.

THE Great British Bake Off’s cringey Mexican Week has fallen as flat as a tortilla — and even been accused of hurting British trade relations. Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas wore ponchos and sombreros and made jokes which left a bad taste in some viewers’ mouths.

Hollie RichardsonBeloved Detectorists star Toby Jones was not the first actor in his family. His grandmother Doreen (AKA “Dorki”) was entertaining troops in France just as the Nazis invaded. That stressful tale of escape – as well as the truth behind grandfather Reggie’s war wound – are revealed in the last episode of this emotional series.

FURIOUS Great British Bake Off viewers slammed the show after TWO bakers were sent home tonight. It comes after nobody was sent home last week because two contestants were forced to pull out last minute. This evening's instalment of the Channel 4 show was Mexican Week, and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith challenged the bakers to a number of different tasks.

READ NEXT: Bake Off's Matt Lucas shares heartbreaking health reason he had to lose weightBut when talking Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith through his recipe and plans - he was shut down by one of the judges for making a grammar blunder.Explaining how he was decorating the sweet treats to look like "cactuses", Prue corrected him instantly and scolded: "cacti" in a stern voice.Janusz quickly corrected himself, clearly slightly annoyed that he didn't get the pronunciation and grammar correct - but viewers at home slammed Prue for her brutality. "Hey @PrueLeith - whilst Cacti is the Latin pluralisation of cactus - a totally acceptable English plural is Cactuses.

READ MORE: You've Been Framed host Harry Hill's real name and why he always wears enormous collarsHill would also flag people who he thinks could be set for a big career in showbiz, while also sharing rhymes and the like on the show.Since the series ended, Harry has continued touring thanks to his career in comedy and still remains a popular and sought after comedian.However, when in comedy it is more likely that people may be partial to controversy - and Harry is one of many to have found himself in moments which left viewers less than impressed.From a segment which was banned after receiving Ofcom complaints to shoving a pie in Piers Morgan's face, Harry has come under fire many times.Harry Hill came under fire in 2018 after hosting a comedy night with comedians putting on various musical numbers. The likes of Matt Lucas, Sean Lock and Joe Lycett were all listed to be taking part in the event put forward by the famous comedian - but some fans couldn't help but notice there was a severe lack of diversity.

Twitter account called Accidental Partridge - where users post clips showing public figures doing things which seem in keeping with comedy character Alan Partridge's behaviour.  The account tweeted this morning to say, 'Rest in peace, Coolio,' alongside the footage of Mr Barrymore after the news broke that the musician had been found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend's house in Los Angeles.  The singer, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, was pronounced dead at the scene and it is believed he suffered a cardiac arrest.

GREAT British Bake Off fans branded last night's show "unfair" after two contestants were given a free pass to the next round. Bread Week was thrown into chaos after Rebs and Abdul were forced to pull out due to illness.

Fans of The Great British Bake Off are feeling a bit of dread after Dame Prue Leith confirmed a twist is looming after a huge change was made during the latest episode. The hit Channel 4 show was back on screens on Tuesday night (September 27) for episode three.

Great British Bake Off stars Rebs and Abdul both found themselves struck down with an illness during the filming of bread week.While the pair may have been recovering from their mystery illness away from their tent, the fellow contestants who were left competing on the programme found themselves under more pressure.

Matt Lucas was quick to explain what was going on after two bakers went missing from the famous tent on the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off. The hit Channel 4 show is now in its third week with Matt and co-host Noel Fielding back to keep the competitor's company and viewers amused.

Great British Bake Off's bread week was left in chaos as two budding baking hopefuls were forced to pull out of filming. Both Rebs and Abdul will not take part in this week's challenge due to "feeling under the weather", meaning they are still guaranteed a place in the show next week, despite neither winning 'Star Baker' so far in this year's series.

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Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas has shared his heart-breaking health feats that led to him having to lose weight.Viewers of the Channel 4 baking show are concerned for the star after seeing how much weight he has shed in recent months - but there is a reason behind his drastic lifestyle overhaul.The former Little Britain comedian has gone from a size XXXL to a size medium - by changing two things in his life.READ NEXT: Bake Off judge Prue Leith left 28 people in 'critical care' after massive food errorMatt simply ate less and walked more, and was able to shed the pounds in order to turn his life and health around.The reasoning behind his lifestyle overhaul was because he was afraid that he would suffer the same fate as some of his family members.Both his dad and grandad sadly died young from heart attacks in their fifties, which is why the star, 48, wanted to ensure his health was in tip-top condition in order to sustain him through his life."My dad died when he was 52, very suddenly. His dad died, I think at 56, so I was looking at the law of averages," he revealed."I was very big and I was getting bigger in the pandemic.

The Great British Bake Off star Sandro has set the record straight after he was criticised for allegedly selling cakes to stars including Maya Jama. The 30-year-old is in the Bake Off’s class of 2022 vying to be crowned Star Baker and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. After his first appearance in the iconic tent, in which he wowed Paul and Prue with his Technical challenge, coming in second place, Channel 4 viewers questioned his former baking experience.

BAKE Off fans have been left disgusted by a guest's latest creation, which they've branded as 'vile'. The baking competition returned to Channel 4 last night for the second instalment of the new series. Presenters Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding revealed at the start of the show that it was Biscuit Week.