Channel 4 Removes Bake Off Trigger Warning

Channel 4 mistakenly issued a trigger warning for a Halloween special of The Great British Bake Off, deeming it unsuitable for younger viewers. The warning was placed on the 2022 episode, which featured festive decorations and contestants preparing apple and pumpkin treats, but has since been removed after it was revealed to be an error. Senior Tory MP Sir John Hayes criticized the warning as bizarre, stating that the idea of the baking show being dangerous is absurd. The guidance warnings are typically reserved for content that includes strong language, violence, or sexual behavior. Channel 4 clarified that The Great British Bake Off is a family show and the warning was not intended. This incident follows a recent backlash against a spin-off show for making light of coeliac disease, highlighting the sensitivity around content in family programming.