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Prue Leith and her fellow The Great British Bake Off judges and hosts were slammed on social media for the México-themed week of the show that reduced the rich Mexican culture and cuisine into stereotypical imagery. Following the backlash, judge Leith is now talking about the controversy.

Nearly a month after the controversial 'Mexican Week' episode of Great British Bake Off, judge Prue Leith is addressing the incident.The controversial episode aired earlier this month, featured the hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas dressed in sombreros and ponchos with Fielding saying they shouldn't make Mexican jokes as Lucas added, 'Not even Juan?'The episode was blasted for those and other insensitive comments, with Leith, 82, insisting they were not trying to offend viewers. Addressing: Nearly a month after the controversial 'Mexican Week' episode of Great British Bake Off, judge Prue Leith is addressing the incident Controversy: Nearly a month after the controversial 'Mexican Week' episode of Great British Bake Off, judge Prue Leith is addressing the incident'There would have been absolutely no intention to offend.

“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.

"I think one day I will just have to put a photo of me on Instagram, actually trying to kill him."So, yeah.To satisfy all those people that want me to do it."Jo also previously admitted that she and Bernie had never planned to have their children later in life, it just happened.Talking to the Daily Record in 2011, Jo said: "Having children is fab."They keep me young and make me get up in the morning."She added: "It wasn't a conscious effort to have kids later. It was just the way life goes.""I hoped I'd become a mum but I didn't expect to.

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

The Great British Bake Off fans waved goodbye to Dawn on Tuesday after her spine-tingling bakes failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during the show’s first ever Halloween week. As part of the spooky themed challenge week, the contestants had first been tasked with creating an exquisitely decorated apple cake which saw Maxi and Syabira reign supreme with their delicious bakes – with both bakers earning a coveted handshake from Paul.

The Great British Bake Off viewers were left raging after noticing an 'evil' move from Dame Prue Leith in the latest episode.

Madonna, 64, causes stir in TikTok clip coming out as gay"Maybe women don't have that sexiness, that appeal to the people because it has to appeal to the viewers."The chef went on to say that cooking shows may have a wider female audience which could mean they are more likely to tune in if it's a man hosting.Noting James Martin as a popular chef who has his own ITV show, she said: "They're [viewers] looking at him, absolutely, its sort of wishful thinking.""It's a shame but this is what happens.

The Great British Bake Off viewers were left baffled on Tuesday's episode as Paul Hollywood likened contestant Dawn to his mum. During the latest episode, which was Dessert Week, Paul, 56, said to Dawn, 60: "Morning mum, erm, Dawn!" to which the baker replied: "Oh yes, thank you!" The judge continued: "You do remind me a little bit of my mum..." as Dawn pointed out: "I'm not that much older than you!" Explaining his comments, Paul added: "No, I know, but I'm just saying you remind me a little bit of my mum..." However, viewers were left baffled over the scenes as they pointed out the age gap between Paul and Dawn is only four years as the judge is 56 and the contestant is 60.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left in tears on Tuesday as Carole was eliminated from the hit Channel 4 baking show and tent. During the latest instalment, which was Dessert Week, Carole failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, especially after her steamed puddings collapsed.

Last week’s episode of the Great British Bake Off, which aired both in the UK and the US, has left fans with a poor taste in their mouths.

Fans of the Great British Bake Off were left reeling on Tuesday after the technical challenge called for the contestants to make Tacos. After thirteen seasons, the Great British Bake Off has made just about every cake out there, and yet, the nation is still obsessed.

The fourth episode of the current series of the Great British Bake Off saw the contestants take on Mexican Week for the first time ever.The remaining 10 bakers were tasked with creating a pan dulce, a street food staple and a show-stopping tres leches cake. While Maxy was named Star Baker after blowing judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith away with her creations, it was unfortunately time for another contestant to head home.

Prue Leith, one of the longtime judges on The Great British Bake Off, has shocked fans with the revelation that she once drowned a bag of kittens as a child.

Dame Prue Leith has recalled the horrific moment she drowned a bag of kittens with her mother as a child, dubbing the ordeal a “traumatic experience.” The Great British Bake Off judge detailed the incident in her memoir entitled, I’ll Try Anything Once, which takes a deep dive into Prue’s career from her immigration to the UK in the 1960s to opening her own cooking classes in the country’s capital. While the book is undoubtedly filled with funny tidbits and laughable moments, one particularly dark except has shocked fans so much they are flocking to social media to share their concern.The 82 year old judge, who grew up in South Africa, wrote: “'My mother and I, then 11, had just drowned some kittens… and for weeks I imagined those poor dead creatures.

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has recalled the tale in all its gruesome detail, writing that she and her mother lowered a bag of baby cats into some water just hours after their birth.She said that the 11 little creatures didn’t fight for very long before they stopped meowing.

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.

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has opened up about the surprising moment she gave 30 people food poisoning after serving up a dodgy chicken mayonnaise dish.The 82-year-old made the food for one of her "best" customers at the time, who hired her company, Leith's Good Food.

Great British Bake Off made a triumphant return to our screens last week, with a fresh batch of budding bakers ready to battle it out to be crowned this year's winner. Avid GBBO fans might have noticed that the show's famous white baking tent was in a different location to the last couple of years, and it's been revealed why. Although to some newer fans of the show, the scene might seem brand new, but in actual fact, filming of the show has returned to Welford Park in Berkshire - a Grade-I listed stately home - in the grounds of which it was originally filmed from 2014 to 2019.

Great British Bake Off has officially returned to our screens as judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood welcomed a fresh batch of bakers into the tent. With presenters Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas on hand to sprinkle comic relief over the tent, the first week saw the contestants tasked with making 12 mini sandwich cakes for the Signature, a red velvet cake for the Technical and a cake inspired by home for their Showstoppers. Will became the first person to be eliminated from the competition, while Janusz was named Star Baker for the week.