Joe Wicks Fans Defend Daughter’s Cooking Video
Joe Wicks fans jumped to the fitness guru’s defence after he shared a family video of his five-year-old daughter Indigo cooking a steak to perfection. The 38-year-old TV personality quickly became swept up in controversy as concern was raised over the knife wielded by the youngster.
Controversies Surrounding Joe Wicks
- Joe Wicks recently faced backlash for suggesting a link between ADHD and ultra-processed foods.
- Some fans expressed concern over his daughter using a large Japanese chef’s knife.
Indigo was proudly cooking and cutting through a ‘perfect’ ribeye steak, with younger sibling Marley, four, by her side. Allowing his daughter to use such a large and sharp knife caused some parenting arguments in his comments though, as people weighed in on the safety issues.
Parenting Perspectives
- Some viewers criticized the use of the sharp knife by a child.
- Others defended Joe, emphasizing the importance of teaching kitchen safety at a young age.
Throughout the video, Joe encourages his daughter, praising her cooking skills and stating she ‘nailed’ the perfect medium rare steak. At the end of the tutorial, Indigo’s hand can be seen hovering slightly as she searches for a safe place to put the huge knife down.
Family Involvement
Both Joe and his wife Rosie, who is currently pregnant with baby number four, can be seen looking on in the reflection of the cupboards. As well as Indigo and Marley, the couple share 19-month-old daughter Leni and are expecting another baby later this year.
