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Is Bake Off becoming too rude for Christians?

By Kate Orson2024-01-19T09:00:00

As Christians we want to feed our eyes and ears with what is good and lovely, says writer Kate Orson. She fears the family show ’Bake Off’ is pushing the boundaries of what is edifying to watch.

Watching a baking show is nice, festive family viewing right? On Christmas day I tuned in to watch the Bake Off Christmas special with my 12 year old daughter. While most of it was good, wholesome stuff, I cringed in horror when one baked item was described as looking like a vagina, and presenter Alison Hammond encouraged a participant to reveal who he wanted to snog.

Let’s face it, Bake Off has always had a history of sexual innuendo. There’s been jokes about soggy bottoms and tight buns, even when the show was on the more conservative BBC.

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