"Over the years, the Great British Bake Off has gained a reputation as one of the cosiest shows on telly, managing to keep itself as far away from scandal as possible. That said, for a show that revolves around a load of strangers playing around with flour in a hot tent together, it hasn't been without its fair share of controversy."
"The ramifications of #BinGate were, as previously mentioned, unprecedentedly massive. Mainly for Iain's fellow contestant, Diana Beard, who found herself on the receiving end of a torrent of abuse, when she was accused of sabotaging Iain's Baked Alaska. Paul Hollywood and Sue Perkins both piped up to defend Diana, while a statement from the BBC insisted: "Diana removing Iain's ice cream from the freezer for less than a minute was in no way responsible for Iain's departure.""
"1. Matt Lucas' impression of Boris Johnson doesn't go down well with everyone In his very first show as co-presenter following the deaprture of Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas' turn as Boris Johnson may have amused many viewers, but it not everyone was as impressed when over 200 viewers complained to Ofcom. The sketch saw him mimicking Johnson's coronavirus briefings, standing at a lectern featuring the slogan: "Stay Alert, Bake Cake, Save Loaves.""
The Great British Bake Off established a cosy television reputation but has experienced many controversies since 2010. Controversies emerged from on-camera contestant behaviour and off-camera missteps that provoked public backlash and regulatory complaints. Notable incidents include Matt Lucas's Boris Johnson impression that prompted over 200 Ofcom complaints, the #BinGate episode in which Diana Beard faced abuse after being accused of sabotaging Iain's Baked Alaska, and Paul Hollywood's decision to remain with the show when it moved to Channel 4, which attracted criticism. The controversies have involved viewers, the BBC, judges, presenters, and social media reactions.
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