July 4th 2023.
Bake Off: The Professionals has returned to our screens with the new host Ellie Taylor, but some viewers are unimpressed with the show's promotion of puppy yoga. When viewers were introduced to the competing bakers from Meraki Baking Studio, Nicoletta and Georgina, we were informed of their puppy yoga hobby. Liam Charles, 25, said in a voiceover: ‘If they’re not dancing, Nicoletta and Georgina can be found practising mindfulness at the latest craze – puppy yoga.’
This has not gone down well with some viewers as reports have recently come out about the cruel practices that puppy yoga can entail. MPs have been told that these classes are ‘commodifying cute animals for human gain.’ It is reported that puppies as young as six are deprived of water, sleep, and are worked for hours at a time. The RSPCA and The Kennel Club have both urged ITV to ban these classes.
People have taken to social media to express their disappointment with the segment. One person wrote: ‘Could they not have edited out the puppy yoga after seeing all the press coverage about this cruel practice? Disappointing.’ Another added angrily: ‘With puppy yoga being condemned by professionals and investigated it was a poor decision to show the clip of the contestant on Bake Off The Professionals actually promoting this disgraceful practice on the show very poor judgement indeed, what were you thinking?’
Despite the controversy, some viewers praised Ellie Taylor for her hosting skills and her first episode. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden joined the show as judges. Bake Off: The Professionals airs every Tuesday on Channel 4 at 8pm.
It is clear that Channel 4 have made a mistake in promoting puppy yoga on their show. It is a cruel practice that should not be promoted and viewers have expressed their anger at the decision. Hopefully, Channel 4 will address these concerns and avoid promoting such practices in the future.
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