April 27th 2024.
Joe Wicks, renowned fitness guru and TV personality, recently shared a heartwarming video of his five-year-old daughter, Indigo, showcasing her culinary skills by cooking a perfect steak. However, what was meant to be an adorable family moment quickly turned into a controversy as some fans expressed concern over the knife being used by the young girl.
This is not the first time Joe has faced backlash, as he had previously issued an apology for making a statement that suggested a link between ADHD and processed foods. Now, with his daughter handling a large, sharp Japanese knife, some fans were worried about the safety of the children.
In the video, Indigo can be seen confidently cooking and slicing through a thick, perfectly cooked ribeye steak, with her younger sibling, Marley, by her side. Joe proudly explains that the key to cutting the steak into slices is using a sharp knife, to which Indigo responds, "That's a proper sharp Japanese knife." While it was a proud moment for the family, it also sparked a debate among fans about whether it was appropriate for children to handle such sharp knives.
Some fans expressed their concerns in the comments, questioning the safety of allowing young children to use such knives, especially with another even younger child present. However, others came to Joe's defense, stating that he was supervising and teaching the children about kitchen safety at a young age.
One fan even argued that teaching children to use knives at a young age, under parental supervision, can actually prevent serious injuries in the future. Others pointed out that Joe has shown in previous videos that he prioritizes kitchen safety and instructs his children to be careful around knives, pans, and heat sources.
In the video, we can see Joe and his wife, Rosie, who is currently pregnant with their fourth child, looking on from the reflection of the cupboards. Throughout the tutorial, Joe encourages Indigo and praises her cooking, even saying that she "nailed" the perfect medium-rare steak. At the end, we see Indigo carefully placing the knife at the edge of the chopping board before picking up a slice to taste, while Marley gives a thumbs up in approval.
In another clip, the knife has been moved, and the family celebrates Indigo's cooking skills with a "10 out of 10" and a cheer from Joe behind the camera. Aside from Indigo and Marley, Joe and Rosie also have a 19-month-old daughter, Leni, and are expecting another baby later this year.
The Agency reached out to Joe's team for comment on the controversy, but they have yet to respond. And while some fans may have expressed their concerns, it is clear from the video that Indigo was well-supervised and taught about kitchen safety. So, in the end, it was just a proud moment of a loving father watching his daughter show off her cooking skills.
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