NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Mets have decided to stop featuring opposing players on their kiss cam due to fan complaints that it’s homophobic.
During the kiss cam segment at Citi Field this season, players have been shown in a heart-shaped frame.
Jay Horwitz, the Mets’ vice president of media relations, confirmed that the segment has been discontinued. The traditional kiss cam featuring fans will continue.
“We have, on occasion, included players from opposing teams in our popular in-game kiss cam feature,” the organization said in a statement. “While intended to be lighthearted, we unintentionally offended some.