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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

Bake Off contestant horrifies viewers with avocado peeling method during controversial Mexican Week episode

The Great British Bake Off

An avocado peeling technique used by a contestant during The Great British Bake Off’s controversial “Mexican Week” episode has gone viral, with viewers condemning the method.

On Tuesday, the bakers were tasked with creating Mexican staples including pan dulce, tacos, and a tres leches cake during an episode that has been widely criticised as offensive, “racist,” and “tacky” for its stereotypical depictions of Mexican culture, frequent mispronunciations, and “Juan” jokes.

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