Is Mary Berry really guilty of fat-shaming?

I CAN’T believe people are offended by comments Mary Berry made to chef Nathan Outlaw alluding to his weight (Mail). What has happened to the British sense of humour? It seems that no matter what anyone says, someone takes offence. They are lucky they have nothing worse to worry about.

LINDA BORRILL, Retford, Notts. I KNOW Mary Berry is a national treasure, but that doesn’t mean she can’t be criticised. I was shocked when she joked about Nathan Outlaw’s weight on her TV show. He has won Michelin stars, so is well able to stand up for himself, but I am more concerned about the people who were watching. They might think that if Mary can make personal comments about someone’s appearance, so can they. I would welcome Mary to make a TV show exploring the issue of weight — maybe then she would realise that insulting people is not the way to deal with this important subject.

M. SPRINGER, Reading, Berks.

WHAT a lot of nonsense criticising Mary Berry. Nathan Outlaw is a big man, and he agreed he needs a large surfboard. Mary’s most endearing feature is the fact she is so natural and entertaining, as well as being a first-class cook.

DONALD GREEN, Fareham, Hants. WHAT kind of country have we become when some people are offended by Mary Berry and her light-hearted banter? Was Nathan Outlaw offended? Was Mary insulting? No. To those who felt it was offensive: get a life!

GLEN BIRKWOOD, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey.

SO MARY BERRY has upset some snowflakes by teasing a chef about his weight. Surely the current advertising campaign about obesity should cause them far more indignation. At least Mary stopped short of telling Mr Outlaw that obesity is a cause of cancer.

MICHAEL PRITCHARD, Penn, Bucks.