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 is her personal opinion,
it is less to do with race, more to do with being an immigrant. @HelplessSoul

Exactly.

Of course she is entitled to not feel grateful. I bet loads of former tv chefs/cooks and a multitude of other presenters are 'not grateful' after having their shows stopped.

But by publicly making it public she's not doing herself any favours.

Still, its irrelevant.

Her personal opinion is fine - but bringing race into the equation means she is scraping the barrel to justify her nonsense.

Using the race card this way loses you any moral high ground - fortunately for her, she had none anyway.

Says you who couldn’t even write a couple of sentences without letting yourself down and making a fool of yourself.

Her management dropped the ball, they need to find her a new channel. TV career won’t last forever.
Her feelings are valid. But I don’t watch her tv shows in fact, I mainly watch instagram and YouTube for food etc.
Love Food with Chetna on YouTube and I bought two of her cookbooks. She was on Bake off, didn’t win.

it is not her nonsense, it is her own personal feelings

The quote on the BBC is this, EasternStandard:

'Hussain spoke of her experiences growing up in an immigrant household:'
'“Gratitude became something that I was expected to wear like a uniform. Anytime I voiced frustration or sadness or wanted more, I could feel the invisible pressure”'
'“I am allowed to feel more than just thankful. I am a human being, and I am allowed to feel angry when I’m treated unfairly”'

It's not at all clear to me whether the underlying resentment at being expected to feel grateful and being treated unfairly arose from family circumstances or more external pressures, though predictably folk will now insist it's the latter and insist it's all down to racism

In any case it's perfectly true to say a 10 year run's pretty good for a winner of an earlier show, so while I accept that any suggestion of thankfulnesss may have unfortunate connotations for Nadiya I'm not sure that changes the simple truth

FWIW I loved her show and will miss it, but if the ratings aren't there any more what's the alternative ... keep her on for ever just in case ending it results in hurt feelings?

Since when hasn’t it been ok to be grateful for the opportunities and good luck that comes your way? She did well to win a competition and went on to become a multi millionaire. Now it’s over. She needs to button it.

i should think many immigrants feel the same, whatever their race

Clearly you speak from experience then I see....well done.

Thinking about it, if race is being considered, there's been a massive cultural misunderstanding by Nadiya of the British stiff upper lip, mustn't grumble etc which is a mistake of imposition on her part. That's why people think.she should be grateful and she's had a good run. If Nigella or Jamie got their shows cancelled, how would they react? I couldn't imagine Nigella doing crying videos, she'd react with public dignity and graciousness - I know she's too old to be part of the cohort posting that sort of thing anyway but then so is Nadiya. It's all a bit odd.

Which is why we’re not talking about poor white people right now. That’s classism, not racism. Expectations for Nadiya to be “grateful” are based on her race, not her social class.

Expectations for her to be grateful (and dignified) are based purely on British cultural norms. It would be the same for anyone.

First proper job was part of a graduate training scheme - found one man blocked my training and when I finally got round him he tole me I should be greatful I was allowed to do it - reason I signed up with them. Reason was I was female - I was also paid less.

I was privately bloody fuming but was polite and professional in office and went out and got a better job with better pay.

I get why being told to be grateful ranckles much more so for Nadiya Hussain- but she was about the only one who got TV shows of back of being a contenstant on bake off that I know of. I didn't personally like her series - IL did though they'd had enough with last one.

Hopefully she being smart and is drumming up PR to sell a new book - otherwise she'd have been better trying for small channels or you tube or pitching a new angle for a new show.

I agree with her.

This is her lived experience. She can feel however she wants to about it.

Honestly I think there could be some truth to this. I never watched Bake Off but I’ve always enjoyed her shows, cooking or not. I also loved hearing about her life and experiences and love how warm and relatable she is. She gives an insight into a background that I don’t know much about and she’s refreshingly candid. Going by the comments here many people feel the same about her. I don’t understand why the BBC wouldn’t renew the contract when she is clearly very well liked. There has to be something else at play. Really wish her the best and hope her content is picked up somewhere else.

Remember Mr Motivator back in the 90's he had some kickback from advertisers, not viewers.

He's on you tube now still teaching

I’m white and British born. I understand as much as I can because I can think, listen,learn and empathise….

I also find the quote ambiguous.
Fwiw, my own family were immigrants and although I wasn’t told to never voice any frustration, it was actually my mum who told me to be grateful for the opportunities our host country was offering us.

She’s had way more fortune than most people who won * edit * Bake Off - I imagine she puts all her good fortune down to talent, but any bad fortune down to race.

It is really quite entitled to think that you deserve a show which is losing ratings to continue to be commissioned. Just ask any of the thousands of currently unemployed TV freelancers who are in the same predicament. The industry is on its knees - and unscripted shows like these are the ones suffering most.

Yes, it's nearly always to do with falling ratings . After ten years , it's not a surprise .

I like her, always have , and watch her programmes now and again . I think she should have said she was sad to leave the programme , other things are irrelevant .

Interesting about the grateful comment. I am white and I was headhunted into an amazing part time consulting role a while ago. The role grew and grew and eventually they needed someone full time so I passed over to someone new. I am extremely grateful for that opportunity. I will always be very thankful I got a good role, the hours I wanted on good pay. I am sad it is over but onwards and upwards. What is wrong with being grateful for an amazing opportunity?

Loose Women is in turmoil. Viewing has changed so much.

@85reasons Masterchef?

She was never in Masterchef.