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Embattled Baker Brooke Bellamy Breaks Silence
- Brooke Bellamy, founder of Brooki Bakehouse and a social media influencer baker, broke her silence on May 24, 2025, at her Brisbane bakery following plagiarism allegations.
- Nagi Maehashi, creator of RecipeTin Eats and a fellow baker, accused Bellamy of plagiarising recipes, including caramel slice and baklava, triggering public controversy and Bellamy’s social media break.
- Bellamy stated she never invented the recipes and acknowledged they are inspired by earlier sources, emphasizing that she rejects a narrative that pits women against each other in the baking industry.
- Maehashi claimed the allegedly plagiarised recipes had detailed word-for-word similarities, while Bellamy’s publisher denied these claims and no legal actions have been initiated as of May 2025.
- Following the backlash and being dropped from a federal ambassador role, Bellamy celebrated Brooki Bakehouse’s third birthday with strong public support and plans to refocus on baking and business growth.
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Brooke Bellamy breaks silence on plagiarism scandal
Influencer baker and founder of Brooki Bakehouse, Brooke Bellamy, has broken her silence on the plagiarism scandal that’s rocked Australia’s online food scene. The controversy began when RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi accused Bellamy of reproducing her recipes without credit in the best-selling cookbook Bake with Brooki. Now, after weeks of radio silence, Bellamy is speaking out, not just to defend herself, but to reclaim the narrative aro…
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