Bake Off: Former star Ruby Tandoh hits out at show, says theme tune makes her ‘feel sick’
Tandoh was the target of online abuse during her time on the series
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh has hit out at the series and stated that the theme tune makes her “feel sick”.
The 29-year-old appeared on Channel 4’s hit reality series in 2013, following which she publicly fell out with judge Paul Hollywood.
During a recent appearance on Elizabeth Day’s How to Fail podcast, the food writer opened up about her feelings towards the programme.
When asked if she still watches the series, Tandoh said: “No, not at all. No, I can’t. I appreciate it as a show. I think the format is clearly compelling, but no.
“When I hear the little song, the little jingle at the start, I feel sick.”
“I can’t have anything to do with it, I’m afraid,” said Tandoh who made it to the finals of the competition.
During her time as a contestant, Tandoh was the target of online abuse. Many viewers accused her of having an affair with Hollywood and suggesting that it was the only reason she made it to the end of the competition.
Following the end of the series, Tandoh came out as gay on Twitter. In one post, she wrote: “P.S. For those who thought I fancied Paul Hollywood or that I’d ever bang him to get ahead – JOKE’S ON YOU, YOU MASSIVE S***TING MISOGYNISTS.”
Hollywood responded to the tweet and criticised the former contestant for “bringing me into your announcement”.
In 2016, as The Great British Bake Off moved from BBC to Channel 4, Tandoh called out Hollywood as a “peacocking manchild lingering wherever the money is”.
Speaking about her previous comments now, Tandoh said: “I don’t particularly lose sleep over that.
“I don’t think that he’s particularly hurt by that. I don’t think he’s very vulnerable to the judgement of others, so yeah, that I don’t feel too bad about.”
The Great British Bake Off continues on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments