Controversial Simpsons character Apu is reportedly being axed from the show after months of debate.
The Simpsons addressed the racial controversy surrounding the character in a brief scene of an episode that was described as a “slap in the face” by critics.
The popular animated show came under scrutiny over its portrayal of convenience store Kwik-owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, who first appeared on the show in 1990.
One of the show’s producers confirmed to IndieWire that they will “drop the Apu character altogether”.