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SPITTING Image remodeled its Ed Sheeran puppet even before the show aired – to avoid disturbing redheads
The original had carrot leaves growing from singer Shape of You bonce – but now has turnip foliage instead
An ITV source said: « We thought it was offensive for free, so we ordered them to rearrange the puppet. The puppeteers didn’t seem too happy with the changes
« But it’s a fine line when you do comedy It’s one thing that pokes fun at the rich and powerful, but it’s another insult to some viewers It costs a lot of money to change But it’s worth it «
And it’s not just the portrayal of Ed on the show that has drawn criticism The creators have previously been criticized online for describing Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, 17, as a meteorologist warning of the heat
Producers have also been accused of racism for their portrayals of black celebrities, including Kanye West, 43, and Beyonce, 39
But cartoonist Roger Law, 79, who created the puppets, said: “People sit down looking for things to complain about, and I make big noses and big ears. It’s personal – it’s not a racist thing «
Spitting Image returns to screens tomorrow night on the streaming service Britbox, created by the BBC and ITV Harry and Meghan and US President Donald Trump are also among the satirized public figures
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