People will not be pleased with this
It looks like the shape of Maltesers is going to change, after reports from an audition for a new online advert leaked.
Rather than being the traditional ball shape, the confectionary will now be oval shaped, according to the Sun.
A source, who was invited to the audition said: “We were told the Maltesers we would be holding would be flat — like a Minstrel.
“We were not given the chocolate but it was described to us.
“The part involved pretending to be a bunch of mates at work having a bit of banter while eating Maltesers.
“We got on with it, but none of us thought flat Maltesers were a good idea.
“I imagine some people will be upset.”
The move is likely a response to the sugar tax being introduced on April 6, although it’s unsure whether this will be a permanent or temporary move.
Despite having been named the UK’s favourite chocolate just three years ago, sales fell by by 7.6 per cent last year.
However, Mars spokesperson said: “We are not planning to change the shape of the much-loved original Maltesers, however we are continually looking at ways to extend the brand, creating new ways for our customers to enjoy Maltesers.”
