On a recent episode of Channel 5's Vanessa show, TV presenter Anthea Turner, 66, criticized 16-year-old Venezuela Fury, daughter of boxer Tyson Fury, for not knowing how to cook after Fury posted a TikTok video of her 19-year-old husband Noah Price preparing a meal. Turner branded her 'useless,' according to the Daily Mail, sparking a debate about domestic skills and gender roles. The article notes that Venezuela has since shown she is helpful at home, assisting with cooking and childcare on the family's Netflix reality series.
Anthea Turner's 'Useless' Label and the Vanessa Show Backlash
During Thursday's episode of the Vanessa show on Channel 5, Anthea Turner, a former TV host, reacted to Venezuela Fury's TikTok video by calling the teen 'useless.' Turner stated, 'What has annoyed me about watchng Venezuela is that nobody does their kids any favours letting them leave home useless. Boys and girls should leave home knowing how to do domestics and be able to cook.' Her comments immediately drew attention, as reported by the Daily Mail, highlighting a generational divide over what skills young people should possess before marriage.
Venezuela Fury's TikTok Defense and Previous Online Criticism
Venezuela Fury responded to the backlash with characteristic defiance. In a subsequent TikTok post, she wrote, 'Some people will say I'm nice, good hearted and harmless. Some people will say I'm the most ignorant, self-centred evil b**ch. But I'm Venezuela and I don't care.' This is not the first time she has faced online abuse ; earlier, she was called an 'ignorant, self-centred evil b***h' on social media, according to the same report. Fans have rallied to her defense, praising her resilience.
The Fury Family's Reality TV Evidence: A Different Picture
The Daily Mail notes that Netflix's reality show At Home With The Furys shows Venezuela actively helping her mother Paris with cooking and caring for her younger siblings. This context suggests that the TikTok clip, where she jokingly says 'Good advice for everyone by way, don't cook, let your husband do it,' may have been a lighthearted moment rather than a true reflection of her abilities. The article points out that Venezuela is still a teenager navigating a highly public life.
Noah Price's Honeymoon Fundraising Adds Another Layer
Venezuela's husband Noah Price, 19, also faced scrutiny recently for asking TikTok followers for money via online gifts and likes during their £30,000 honeymoon in Marbella, as the Daily Mail reported. This fundraising request, combined with Turner's criticism of Venezuela, raises questions about the couple's financial and domestic dynamics. The article does not include a response from Venezuela's representatives, whom Daily Mail contacted.
What the Debate Misses: Age, Gender, and Social Media Pressure
The controversy overshadows key unanswered points: Is it fair to judge a 16-year-old for not cooking, especially when she is still learning? The gender implications are also significant—Turner specifically criticized a young woman for not being domestic, while Noah's cooking was praised. Furthermore, the source only presents Turner's side and Venezuela's TikTok response, with no official statement from the Fury family or representatives. The debate, as reported, remains one-sided in terms of authoritative voices.
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