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Following yesterday's news that comedian Steve Rannazzisi repeatedly lied about surviving the 9/11 attacks, Buffalo Wild Wings and Comedy Central said they were reconsidering deals with the actor.
Now, Buffalo Wild Wings has announced it will stop airing commercials featuring Rannazzisi, who became the brand's pitchman earlier this year.
"Upon careful review, we have decided to discontinue airing our current television commercials featuring Steve Rannazzisi," said a spokesman for Buffalo Wild Wings in a statement.
The spots by TBWA\Chiat\Day in Los Angeles, which took over creative work for Buffalo Wild Wings last September, have been taken off the brand's YouTube page.
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