Sabrina Carpenter unveils cheeky alternative to her controversial, sexually-charged album cover
Sabrina Carpenter has released an alternative album cover for Man's Best Friend - and with a defiant message for those put off by her original, provocative visual.
The singer, 26, has dropped the image after facing criticism over her original album cover which saw her posing on all fours as a faceless man tugged at her hair.
On Wednesday, the singer unveiled a second cover that is a complete 180 from the original, with the black-and-white image capturing Sabrina holding a handsome man as she works a sexy retro gown.
In a message that addressed the criticism she faced over the original cover, Sabrina said this new image was 'approved by God'.
She wrote: 'I signed some copies of Man's Best Friend for you guys, and here is a new alternate cover approved by God. available now on my website.'
Some fans gushed over the religious reference, with one writing on social media: 'Approved by the big guy himself, love that!'
Another said: 'Approved by God is perfect. Now everyone clutching their pearls can ease up a bit while they watch edits of all the Juno poses.'
But not everyone was pleased with the religious aspect, with one posting on X: 'So we gonna continue to reward her for mocking religion?'
Another wrote: 'Glad this cover is more modest - just wish it didn't come with the jab at Christians!'
Someone else said: 'Girl I love you but it's not about Christianity or purity, it's just shocking seeing you in a position so degrading with A MAN. Like, you could have him in his knees for you and no one would bat an eye.'
Sabrina's original album cover was called out by a leading domestic violence charity who accused her of 'reducing women to pets' in addition to various online commentators.
The new image features on the cassette packaging, while the original still fronts the CD. The album's record is available in both the new and original cover.
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