Paul Hollywood has hit out at locals over their “unforgivable” criticism of his wife Melissa amid a pub row.
Melissa Hollywood, a landlady, reportedly said her family were planning on closing their pub at the end of August due to declining trade.
They were granted permission by Ashford Borough Council’s planning committee to turn the property into a home. However, the move is said to have angered locals.
Paul has hit out at criticism of his wife (Credit: ITV)
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According to planning documents, residents and Smarden Parish Council slammed the move as they feared the loss of the pub would “conflict with the aims of promoting the economy”.
The pub was also branded the “heart of the village”.
Now, Great British Bake Off star Paul, 58, has hit out at the locals’ criticism. He told BBC South East: “The vindictiveness from the locals towards the family who have been here 18 years is unforgivable.”
The TV star said Melissa’s family wanted to sell the pub as a business but had received unrealistic offers.
Paul said he’s going to have to “step in” and help Melissa and her family (Credit: Shutterstock)
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