🍰 The word “diversity” is almost always propaganda: it’s used by politicians running for office, or companies working on their public relations. It’s a word you’ll never hear on The #GreatBritishBakeOff (#GBBO), a reality show famous for its sweet, calming atmosphere, as well as its inclusive cast. But that’s exactly what makes Bake Off such a triumph of multiculturalism — it should be chuffed. “Do I need to get comfortable?” says judge Paul Hollywood on episode one of season nine, interrupting contestant Rahul Mandal (@bakewithrahul), who moved from Howrah, #India to the U.K. to get his Ph.D., in the middle of his immigrant story. Hollywood’s message is clear: there’s no need for explanation. The contestants are here to bake. And unlike Downton Abbey or The Crown, this is not another example of our obsession with British history: Bake Off represents Britain’s present and future, and both of them are Brown. Michaela Stone Cross (@rosechasm) writes. With the premiere of Season 13, we revisit this story from our archives. This season also features Abdul (@abdul.rehman.sharif), who was raised in Saudi Arabia and has #Pakistani roots. The 29-year-old engineer from London made a ‘Summer in Pakistan’ showstopper in the very first episode. Read the full story at the link in bio, then click this image 🔗 #greatbritishbakingshow #bakeoff