Busty Ashley Graham appears to be too hot for TV · 2011-04-23 18:02
Plus-size lingerie firm Lane Bryant was planning to air the advert this week during ratings hit Dancing with the Stars. But ABC network chiefs refused to screen it ??“ prompting accusations of prejudice against full-figured models.
A source at Lane Bryant said: _"The cleavage of the plus-size model, they said, was excessive, and we don't think that's the case.
"It certainly appears to be discrimination against full-sized women."
The 25 second ad shows curvy Ashley striking a series of sexy poses in Lane Bryant underwear.
Lane Bryant said the Fox network also originally refused to show the ad during American Idol, insisting on re-edits that flashed less flesh.
But they finally agreed to feature it during the final ten minutes of the show, The Sun reported.
A Lane Bryant spokesman said: _"We knew the ads were sexy, but they are not salacious.
"Our new commercials represent the sensuality of the curvy woman who has more to show the world than the typical waif-like lingerie model."
• Ricky Martin reveals he is gay
• Katrina Kaif has the "Hottest Body'
|