23 Most Controversial “Great British Bake Off Moments” Ever

Flora Shedden managed to get on the wrong side of some viewers back in 2015, when she complained that the show’s ovens were tricky for her to use as she had an Aga at home.

Addressing the criticism she faced, she later said: ’Where I live, the majority of people have Agas as a means of heating, not just cooking.“They are a very sensible option during Scottish winters. As we have no heating in the house, it’s a lifesaver.

“Ours is 50 years old and was salvaged from a house fire. I did find it baffling that it made headlines.”

11. International theme weeks

In more recent years,,has featured international theme weeks, such as 2022′s Mexican Week. However, these faced criticism over accusations of cultural appropriation and racism.

As a result, executive producer Kieran Smith confirmed the show would drop them for the 2023 series, telling the Guardian: “I hold my hands up to the cooking complaint and the theme weeks. 

“We didn’t want to offend anyone, but the world has changed, and the joke fell flat. We’re not doing any national themes this year,” he said.

12. Noel’s game of Hide & Seek attracts Ofcom complaints