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MTV’s ‘Skins’ sponsors dropping like flies, Subway pulls ad from show

Laura Donovan Contributor
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Subway’s taking the next train outta Skins-ville.

Jared Fogle’s favorite sandwich chain joins Wrigley, Taco Bell and General Motors in pulling its ads from the controversial MTV show, and is refusing to air spots during tonight’s episode of the series.

Producers on the racy teen drama, which has has come under heavy fire from groups like the Parents Television Council for its too-sexy scenarios about teens and their exploits, have been asked by parent company Viacom to tone it down, amid worries the show was venturing into child-porn territory…

Full story: MTV’s ‘Skins’ stripped of another sponsor: This time it’s Subway