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Evening Standard
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Jessica Knibbs

M&M’s replaces its ‘spokescandies’ with Bridesmaids actress Maya Rudolph after right-wing meltdown

M&M’s will remove its candy spokespeople after a backlash.

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M&M’s Chocolate has recently announced it will stop using its colourful mascots, known as “beloved spokescandies”, after backlash from the brand’s attempt at inclusion.

The company said actress and comedian Maya Rudolph will be the new replacement as she is someone “America can agree on”.

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