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* In one of the more controversial aspects of ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'', Claire Bennet was given a lesbian relationship, despite previous seasons heavily implying that she was straight. According to some sources, the issue was [[Hayden Panettiere]]'s idea, although the E! preview before the first episode of the fourth season indicated that Hayden and Madeline were not too happy with what happened. The change among other factors, needless to say, not only got the show cancelled, but also killed the franchise.
* In one of the more controversial aspects of ''[[Heroes (TV series)|Heroes]]'', Claire Bennet was given a lesbian relationship, despite previous seasons heavily implying that she was straight. According to some sources, the issue was [[Hayden Panettiere]]'s idea, although the E! preview before the first episode of the fourth season indicated that Hayden and Madeline were not too happy with what happened. The change among other factors, needless to say, not only got the show cancelled, but also killed the franchise.
** On the flip side of the coin, way back in season 1, Claire's friend Zach was originally supposed to come out as gay. This was scrapped due to pressure from Thomas Dekker's agent who believed him playing a gay character would affect Fox's interest in hiring him for the role of [[The Sarah Connor Chronicles|John Connor]].
** On the flip side of the coin, way back in season 1, Claire's friend Zach was originally supposed to come out as gay. This was scrapped due to pressure from Thomas Dekker's agent who believed him playing a gay character would affect Fox's interest in hiring him for the role of [[The Sarah Connor Chronicles|John Connor]].
* Heavily subverted by [[The Kenny Everett Video Show|Kenny Everett]]; when he devised for his show a new character called Mary Hinge, he was ordered by Thames TV executives to change the name because the [[Spoonerism]] was "too blatant". So change it he did -- to Cupid Stunt, which is far '''more''' blatant.
* Heavily subverted by [[Kenny Everett]]; when he devised for his show a new character called Mary Hinge, he was ordered by Thames TV executives to change the name because the [[Spoonerism]] was "too blatant". So change it he did -- to Cupid Stunt, which is far '''more''' blatant.
* Comedy Central turning ''[[Battlebots]]'' (a show about remote control robots fighting in an arena for a crowd of cheering fans) into nothing but shots of Carmen Electra in revealing outfits and crappy filler. It is disgraceful when the filler takes up more time during the show than what the game is supposed to be about!
* Comedy Central turning ''[[Battlebots]]'' (a show about remote control robots fighting in an arena for a crowd of cheering fans) into nothing but shots of Carmen Electra in revealing outfits and crappy filler. It is disgraceful when the filler takes up more time during the show than what the game is supposed to be about!
* ''[[Survivor]]'''s recent seasons not only overuse [[Manipulative Editing]] highlighting a [[Creator's Pet]], but many fans suspect that they're slanting the actual game in the Pet's favor as well. (Disclaimer: None of these have been confirmed as deliberate producer interference.) Examples include:
* ''[[Survivor]]'''s recent seasons not only overuse [[Manipulative Editing]] highlighting a [[Creator's Pet]], but many fans suspect that they're slanting the actual game in the Pet's favor as well. (Disclaimer: None of these have been confirmed as deliberate producer interference.) Examples include:
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