My Kitchen Rules: Betty Banks a fan favourite

MY Kitchen Rules star Betty Banks has become a favourite for her cool look and punchy comments, but the Western Sydney local wasn’t always so accepted.

GROWING up, Betty Banks was the “black sheep” of her community because she did not fit the mould.

The My Kitchen Rules star has quickly become a fan favourite for her cool look and punchy comments, but the Western Sydney local wasn’t always so accepted.

“I shocked a lot of parents; they would say ‘don’t hang out with her, she has tattoos’,” Banks said.

“It was a big deal for me when I was a teenager.

“I was the black sheep. (They said) ‘She is not good’.”

For many in the Asian community she did not conform to their standards.

MKR’s David and Betty.

“Because I came from an Asian family a lot of us kids would grow up to become lawyers and doctors without any tattoos. For a lot of people in the community it is about making sure you are prim and proper and perfect,” she said.

“Having such a creative streak, I feel there is more to it for us than being doctors and lawyers.”

With her newly found fame, things have finally begun to change.

“I am making them proud. I am representing the community,” she said.

NSW MKR contestant Betty Banks at the the Civic Hotel. Picture: Bob Barker

Banks has even found love since her time on the small screen.

“There is a mystery man,” she said.

“It is early days, but I will keep you updated. He loves watching the show.”