Morrissey's attacks 'hurtful and racist' Simpsons parody
Morrissey appears to have taken offence at The Simpsons after being sent up in the animation's latest episode, titled Panic On The Streets of Springfield, Lisa Simpson becomes obsessed with the militantly vegan singer of a 1980s indie band.
But her dreams are shattered when it transpires her idol, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, had become a bitter, overweight, anti-immigrant meat-eater.
A statement on Morrissey's Facebook called the show "hurtful and racist".
"Surprising what a 'turn for the worst' the writing for The Simpson's TV show has taken in recent years," said the statement, which was posted by the star's manager, Peter Katsis.