Bake Off legend Maggie Beer is being treated by doctors after suffering a worrying fall, her family announced on Instagram.
The 79-year-old was a judge on the Australian version of the hit British baking competition series from 2015 until 2022 and is a regular guest on MasterChef Australia.
In a statement published today, the Aussie food icon’s family said she was taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with ‘a couple of minor bone fractures and other related injuries.’
They said Maggie was now in the ‘excellent hands’ of her doctors, who are confident she will fully recover, but it ‘may just take a little while.’
Maggie’s family wrote: ‘Hello Friends, It’s Maggie’s family here. Just writing to let you know that following a fall at her home, she’s unfortunately suffered a couple of minor bone fractures and related injuries.
‘Thankfully Col, her husband, was there and she is now in the excellent hands of her doctors who are confident she will make a full recovery. It may just take a little while.
‘More than anything else, Maggie hates letting people down. But she has multiple events and public engagements coming up that she may have to miss.
‘She has asked us to apologise on her behalf to all those affected – and has asked for your patience as she recuperates.
The Beer Family concluded the post: ‘Thank you for your understanding.’
Maggie’s 343K followers inundated her with messages of support and well wishes.
@pipforrester said: ‘So sorry to hear Maggie. Using your usual positivity get better soon. The world will understand and will be here when you have mended.’
Echoing their sentiment @claudiamelia wrote: ‘Let others care for you now. It’s time to be looked after now – to receive rather than give. Take care.’
@mccallum5512 penned: ‘I’m so sorry to hear this, sending get well wishes to beautiful Maggie , who I admire so much.’
@casparandlouise:added: ‘Sending my love and a speedy recovery to you, Maggie.’
Maggie became a star on the Australian food scene after opening the Pheasant Farm Restaurant in the Barossa Valley.
The eaterie was highly acclaimed, winning the Remy Martin Cognac – Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year award in 1991.
After it closed in 1993, Maggie pursued other culinary ventures, including launching a range of gourmet products and writing food books.
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She cemented herself as a TV star after appearing on hit ABC programme The Cook & The Chef. Her other TV credits include Who Do You Think You Are?.
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