Tan France hits back at criticism of M&S Christmas advert amid backlash
ok.co.ukTan France has defended Marks & Spencer after a Christmas Instagram post sparked social media backlash.The controversy started when the high-street retailer posted a photo showing Christmas hats in green, red and silver being burned in a fireplace – with some social media users branding the post "disgusting" as the colours are similar to those of the Palestinian flag.
Queer Eye star Tan, 40, who appears in the brand's Christmas advert alongside Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Hannah Waddingham, has now taken to social media to defend the post.Taking to his Instagram Story, Tan shared a close-up photo of his face, to which he added the text: "The ad was shot in AUGUST, so.....
maybe you're reaching with your ridiculous comments?" Other social media users have also defended the brand from criticism, with one writing: "Omg why is everyone beefing M&S.
Like a company is purposely going to pretend to burn a Palestinian flag for their Christmas campaign, can we not." Another added: "Is this for real?
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