Sue Perkins called the BBC boss over Bake Off contestant treatment 🎂
Former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins recently shared that she and co-host Mel Giedroyc once threatened to quit the show because of how contestants were being treated. She said there was pressure to push for dramatic storylines, even if it meant making bakers cry on camera.
Speaking on a podcast, Sue recalled confronting producers and eventually finding herself on the phone with the BBC director general to complain. She said it felt important to treat people with respect in their workspace, and that putting a camera in someone's face to ask about a personal loss was unacceptable.
The pair actually expected to get fired for standing up, but they believed it was worth it. Sue mentioned she's lost work before for refusing to let people be treated poorly.
What do you think—should reality shows prioritize kindness over drama?
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Former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins recently shared that she and co-host Mel Giedroyc once threatened to quit the show because of how contestants were being treated. She said there was pressure to push for dramatic storylines, even if it meant making bakers cry on camera.
Speaking on a podcast, Sue recalled confronting producers and eventually finding herself on the phone with the BBC director general to complain. She said it felt important to treat people with respect in their workspace, and that putting a camera in someone's face to ask about a personal loss was unacceptable.
The pair actually expected to get fired for standing up, but they believed it was worth it. Sue mentioned she's lost work before for refusing to let people be treated poorly.
What do you think—should reality shows prioritize kindness over drama?
— Movies & TV on MinPlace