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TexasTowelie

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Tue Jul 7, 2015, 05:33 PM Jul 2015

Paula Deen in hot water again over deleted photo of son in brownface



Paula Deen's comeback tour hit a bump Tuesday when she shared a photo of her posing with her son — in brownface.

The controversial chef, 68, tweeted then deleted a photo of her and her son, Bobby, dressed up as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

The problem is Bobby’s complexion is looking a bit darker than usual, with his face covered in brown makeup to try and resemble Ricky from the popular sitcom, according to Fox News.

The now-deleted tweet read, “Lucyyyyyyy! You got a lot of esplainin’ to do! #Transformation Tuesday.”

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/Paula-Deen-Bobby-Deen-seen-in-controversial-6371101.php
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