Nadiya Hussain responds to critics

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Nadiya Hussain responds to critics

I can understand her being upset that her shows have been axed, apparently ratings were falling, However, I find it hugely disappointing that she has brought race/religion into it. No one is entitled to a BBC show and I think she has had a bloody good run. AIBU?

It would be helpful if you actually made a point. Any point. Instead of sniping from the sidelines.

"She's not "playing the diversity card". What card? "Chip on her shoulder"? This is racism."
No it is not racism. Racism is the card she is playing, that is the chip she has.

Racism is the card she is paying, that is the chip she has.

.......!!! Wtaf.

She's racist - that's the "chip she has"??? Because... she's a brown, immigrant woman very daring to talk about her experience as a brown, immigrant woman??

And that's not allowed, because it offends you..... because......?

Some word vomit going on here .

What an odd thing to say.

She’s not an immigrant. She’s British.
She was born in Luton.

It’s always been the deal with TV work that they pick you up, over-expose you to get the most out of you then drop you for the Next Big Thing. While you’re riding high they pay you telephone numbers and then it stops and it’s up to you to plan for that moment - usually by gracefully accepting the situation and taking less prestigious or high-profile work.

This has always been how it is. How has Nadiya managed to miss the memo?

Yep this. ^ 100%.

Yes this exactly. When one door closes, another one opens. No need for her to be sour about her stint at the BBC finishing. She needs to get over it, stop blaming everyone but herself, accept the fact that her show was boring and had low viewing figures, and move on!

If she keeps on moaning, she will really struggle to find any more work, as people won't want to touch her, because they'll be afraid of being called racist if they employ her and then want to get rid of her because her show (or her slot in someone else's show) is not popular.

Yes exactly. It’s tough but clearly people are keen due to the high pay and they get to do what they enjoy.

But they also picked them as they were 2 middle aged men so the commissioners were likely thinking how can we improve our ratings with the male demographic? Cooking shows were probably a bit aimed towards the older female (delia) or the younger crowd (Jamie O). When those 2 came on the radar of the channel they thought great - 2 easy going blokes doing the food that would appeal to easy going blokes and they also are on bikes so we can get them touring.

Yes thank you I should have written second generation immigrant or from an immigrant background. She was talking about her experience as a person from an immigrant background - how she's always supposed to be grateful, just for the simple fact of even being here.

You probably shouldn’t have mentioned it at all because she’s British. She understands British culture and her ethnicity has no bearing on that. 😊

If you look at her videos you’ll see what prompted the posts she seems to be focusing on.

It was that she hadn’t been supported. A ten year career is opportunity though.

Does Nadiya even need a platform like the BBC anymore? I'm not saying she has no right to be disappointed that her show wasn't renewed - it's human nature. But doesn't this mean she's now free to monetise her recipes on YouTube, Instagram, etc.? Wouldn't easily searchable three-minute videos be more profitable for a lifestyle brand than a half-hour BBC show? You get all those influencers who have never appeared on traditional TV once but have made millions of pounds via TikTok and so on.

Errrrr. For the very last time - yes she understands British culture as she is British. You are the only person bringing 'culture' into this conversation - entirely of your own accord, with no prompting from anyone else.

Nadiya was talking about her experiences as a person from an immigrant background - how she's expected to always express gratitude for everything she has in life, even the simple fact of just being here, because of her immigrant background. That is what her video was about - have you even watched it?? Please watch it. Please educate yourself. It's really important to be sensitive about these issues because they massively affect people.

Could you link the video you mean? As I looked and couldn't find any. All the latest seemed to be about Palestine?

I won't link incase it brings up my IG in some way but go to 5th June video. She has a mauve top on and it's towards the end where she says I wasn't supported and it was hard.

I was interested in where the grateful comments appeared and looking at the comments under that post it could be it.

The more recent video that has made the press could be in response to those comments.

Here you go, @Tandora
a little insight to British culture and attitude to success.

Culturally, we don’t like complainers. “Are you alright?” Is a greeting rather than a question that requires a long winded response about their current situation. Especially rich people complaining. We don’t like it when people show off either.

We expect people to remain aware and grateful of their opportunities and remain humble.

That’s just how we culturally are.

It’s exactly why so many contestants booted off reality shows or competitions make a point of saying how grateful they are for the opportunity.

Because we expect it… of EVERYONE.

I don’t understand where she received the comments from. Wouldn’t she have staff to read DM’s? Or wouldn’t they be closed.

😂

No it’s just under a post. It’s not that many.

On Instagram you can limit comments etc. I follow loads of accounts and often the comments are turned off or limited.

@Lalaloope

I stand by my original comment. Anyone, whatever their background, who has had 10 years of shows on the BBC should be grateful. The chances of achieving the success Nadiya has are infinitesimal. TV is a fickle business and Nadiya should realise this, ultimately, it's all about ratings. Also, don't make assumptions about me.