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Hana Carter

GBBO's Prue Leith defends the show after accusations of 'cultural appropriation'

Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith has jumped to the show's defence after it was met with backlash over its Mexican-themed week.

The chef, 82, said that there was "absolutely no intention to offend" after viewers accused the programme of cultural appropriation.

The Channel 4 series was accused by some of cultural appropriation after broadcasting an episode featuring a trio of challenges inspired by the food of the South American country.

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