Fans who had seen the programme before were quick to notice the absence of several scenes, including those relating to Ross’s ex-wife, Carol, who is gay
Friends has been stripped of its lesbian storyline for the Chinese re-release of the sitcom, prompting censorship concerns.
On Friday a number of entertainment platforms including Tencent – which made headlines earlier this month for carrying a version of Fight Club with a totally different ending – began airing the first season of
Friends, which was originally broadcast in 1994.