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Courtney Pochin

Marks & Spencer launches Colin the Caterpillar same-sex couple for Valentine's Day

Marks & Spencer shoppers who love the high-street shop's Colin the Caterpillar range of sweet treats can now get their hands on a special version of the cake for Valentine's Day.

The company has announced a limited-edition 'Love Is In The Air' pairing, which includes the first-ever same-sex cake couple.

Customers can now buy a same-gender pairing featuring two half-size cakes, with either Colin and Colin or Connie and Connie.

You can also get a half-size Colin and Connie in one pack.

The new twist on the iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake has launched just in time for February 14 and the pairings cost £10 each for the two cakes.

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M&S announced the new cakes in a post on their Food PR Instagram, writing: "Love is well and truly in the air this month as everyone’s favourite caterpillar cake, Colin the Caterpillar, is now available in his first-ever same-gender pairing!

"For the first time ever at M&S you can pick your favourite pair with our half size Colin and Colin, Connie and Connie, or Colin and Connie.

"Made with chocolatey Swiss rolls decorated with milk chocolate, hearts and sprinkles.

"And yes, that means BOTH of you get the face (i.e. the best bit) so no arguments!"

The post has proved popular with followers, as has the one on the main Marks & Spencer account, with many people saying how they were keen to go and buy the limited-edition cakes.

One person replied: "Yessss!! Well done."

Another said: "So excited."

A third wrote: "Oh my gosh. So cute!"

Someone else commented: "I love these so much."

A different user added: "My perfect Valentine's gift."

What do you think of the new Colin and Connie cakes? Let us know in the comments below.

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