Nadiya Hussain fans wade in on chef's BBC row after axe as Bake Off star announces Gaza project
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Nadiya Hussain fans have taken aim at the BBC in the comments section of her latest post following the chef's recent axe from the broadcaster.
Hussain, 40, became a household name after winning The Great British Bake Off in 2015, before the show moved from the BBC to Channel 4.
Hussain had fronted a number of cooking shows on the BBC since her win, but her latest series wasn't renewed.
She recently opened up about her confusion regarding her axe, candidly expressing her feelings about the broadcaster.
Nadiya Hussain fans have shared support for the chef following her BBC axe
|On Tuesday, the chef posted another video in which she announced she would be launching a new project in aid of Gaza, alongside fellow Bake Off star Illiyin Morrison.
She wrote alongside the clip: "@illiyinmorrison and I feel strongly about the genocide that is taking place in Gaza and the suffering being faced by the Palestinian people and wanted to join forces to support the way we know best.
"We have combined our skills and created two recipes that can be eaten together or separately and enjoyed both ways!
"When you purchase, you will receive a downloadable recipe card for you to save and use however you wish.
"All money raised will go to World Central Kitchen and Children Not Numbers, two organisations that are doing incredible work on the ground to feed and care for the people of Gaza, and we are so pleased to be able to support them in their efforts."
Detailing further in the video, she explained: "Right now, families in Gaza are facing an imaginable hardship, as we all know.
"They're being starved to death, and we're trying to do everything we can to help. And I'm asking you guys to join me in donating to two incredible organisations.
"You can do this by purchasing online recipes written by myself and Illiyin [Morrison] who was on Bake Off.
"The money will be donated to two wonderful charities. Give them a follow.
World Central Kitchen - they provide emergency meals in disaster zones and conflict areas, and then the other charity is Children Not Numbers, and they're supporting Palestinian children and families with vital aid and health care.
"So both of these organisations are actively working to feed and support families in Gaza, where the need is overwhelming and and more than anything, it's urgent.
"So every penny makes a difference. Please give what you can and share this post. Please spread the word.
"Compassion is power, and we have to do what we can to try and help. And it's been amazing to collaborate with Illiyin, and we've got these two amazing recipes.
"If you guys donate, you can download the recipes and enjoy them at home."
She ended the message by concluding: "Thank you so much." Responding, fans slammed the BBC and applauded Hussain for now being able to "speak freely".
"I'm so glad you're able to speak freely now big love to you Nadia," one shared.
A second added: "Thank you Nadia for speaking up! For any other chef or food creator that hasn’t spoken up yet this is your invitation."
"Amazing and great to see this partnership. @illiyinmorrison has been bravely speaking up consistently and always manages to articulate so well what I’m feeling but to enraged to make as much sense as she does. Keep speaking up," someone else wrote.
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"All of us thank you for using your voice. It is so easy for our politicians to ignore us because of their own interests and ignore their humanity for profit," another commented.
Sharing a subtle dig at the BBC, another penned: "Speak your truth @nadiyajhussain and be able to speak freely.
"We all know your voice was shackled by a certain corporate organisation..."
Speaking earlier this month to GB News, a BBC spokesperson stated: "After several wonderful series we have made the difficult decision not to commission another cookery show with Nadiya Hussain at the moment.
"Nadiya remains a much valued part of the BBC family, and we look forward to working together on future projects."