'Friends: Reunion' episode censored in China? Know why BTS, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber didn't make the cut

In China, the 'Friends' reunion was streamed by the country's three leading platforms including iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku by Alibaba.

New Delhi: As the 'Friends' reunion episode aired on May 27 on streaming platforms all over the world, fans were struck by nostalgia and fond memories related to the cult show. While we all saw the same version of the show, fans in China were treated to a censored version of the show, excluding many special appearances by pop group BTS, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. According to reports by Hollywood Reporter, almost 6 minutes of the show was cut out by Chinese streaming platforms. In China, the 'Friends' reunion was streamed by the country's three leading platforms including iQiyi, Tencent Video and Youku by Alibaba.