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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

M&M’s clarifies controversial decision to replace ‘spokescandies’ with Maya Rudolph

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M&M’s has clarified its decision to replace its “beloved spokescandies” with Maya Rudolph, after a statement announcing the shift away from the candy company’s “polarising” mascots prompted criticism.

The brand shared a statement announcing the change on Monday, declaring it would be taking an “indefinite pause” from using its candy mascots. M&M’s implied the decision was made following backlash over recent changes to the candy.

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