Reality television star Amy Childs has sent shockwaves through her fanbase after a seriously questionable kitchen practice was spotted in her latest online video, leaving followers utterly appalled.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star, known for her glamorous lifestyle, was filming a casual cooking tutorial for her social media followers when she committed a major hygiene faux pas.
What Did She Do?
In the now-viral clip, Childs was seen preparing a meal before committing the cardinal sin of food preparation. Instead of using a utensil or washing her hands, she was filmed using her bare, unwashed hands to handle raw food and then immediately touching other ingredients and surfaces, cross-contaminating everything in her kitchen.
Fans were quick to voice their disgust and concern in the comments section, with many labelling the act 'disgusting' and a serious health hazard.
A Wave of Fan Disgust
The video prompted an immediate and fierce reaction from her audience. Comments flooded in, with one horrified fan writing, "My jaw is on the floor! The cross-contamination is unreal," while another pleaded, "Amy, please learn basic food hygiene!"
Many expressed their worry that her large following, which includes young and impressionable viewers, would see this and think such practices are acceptable, potentially leading to food poisoning.
This isn't the first time a celebrity's kitchen habits have come under fire, but the blatant nature of this error has certainly caused a major stir, proving that even in the world of filtered glamour, a simple mistake can cause a very real public health concern.
