'Please don't wig shame me': The Project fans SAVAGE co-host Meshel Laurie on Twitter after she debuts sparkly purple hair on the show
The Project's Meshel Laurie normally riles fans with her outspoken opinions.
But it was an ill-fitting purple wig that gained the ire of viewers on Friday, who savaged the 41-year-old comedian for donning the 'ugly' purple hair.
Taking to Twitter after the show, fans didn't mince words when commenting on the co-host's eccentric look.
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'Please don't wig shame me': The Project fans SAVAGE co-host Meshel Laurie on Twitter after she debuts sparkly purple hair on the show
'When we thought the purple rain was over...' one Twitter user wrote.
Another user direct messaged the mother-of-two: 'Why are you wearing that ugly wig? Love your other wigs!'
However, it appeared Buddhist Meshel couldn't help herself but enter into a bit of back-and-forth with the fan.
'I get it. I really, really get it': It appeared Buddhist Meshel couldn't help herself but enter into a bit of back-and-forth with the fan who disliked the wig
'Please don't wig shame me. I'm not confident,' she wrote in reply, adding a number of upset faced emojis.
Despite the user appearing to reply in a fun-loving spirit, it didn't seem to be enough for Meshel, who said: 'I get it. I really, really get it.'
However, not everyone thought the high-shine purple hair was a disaster, with the comedian even getting a compliment on it.
Why the ugly wig! Fans certainly didn't mince words when they took to social media to complain
Please tell me this is some kind of a joke! Social media users were candid in their messages on social media
A fan of the wig saying: 'Only saw this briefly didn't know it was a wig.'
He continued: 'Actually admired Meshel for being so bold and going purple.'
The comedian regularly sports outlandish hairstyles, hinting that her hair might have been over-bleached in the past - she also regularly dons extensions.
During Friday's episode, TV and radio personality Meshel also weighed in on the fracas over Ireland's abortion debate.
The mother-of-two saying she finds the procedure heart-breaking but that she understands some women are in crisis.
Applauded! Despite a slew of negative comments, other fans seemed to enjoy Meshel's choice of hair for the night
Hair dos and don't: The mother-of-two is known for her use of extensions and other hair products - some outlandish while some are more deserved
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