Squatty Potty pulled an ad featuring comedian Kathy Griffin after her controversial photo holding a severed dummy head of President Donald Trump, recalling the awful images of terrorists and their victims.

Utah-based Squatty Potty, which says it has sold 4 million units following an appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, said it had pulled the ad from its new campaign in response to the photo, which had created a social media buzz Tuesday (May 30) which extended to news stories on major media.

“We were shocked and disappointed to learn about the image Ms. Griffin shared today," said Squatty Potty CEO Bobby Edwards late Tuesday. "[I]t was deeply inappropriate and runs contrary to the core values our company stands for. In response, Squatty Potty has suspended its ad campaign featuring Ms. Griffin. We have acted swiftly and decisively to demonstrate our commitment to a culture of decency, civility, and tolerance.”

According to a video of the photo shoot, Griffin suggested to the photographer, only half jokingly, that they might have to leave the country after the picture was published. She later apologized in a video and tweet (see picture), saying she had "crossed the line" and gone "way too far," adding: "The image was too disturbing, it wasn't funny. I get it." She said was asking the photographer to take down the image.

The President tweeted early Wednesday morning: "Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself. My children, especially my 11 year old son, Barron, are having a hard time with this. Sick!"

Anderson Cooper of CNN tweeted "For the record, I am appalled by the photo shoot Kathy Griffin took part in. It is clearly disgusting and completely inappropriate." Griffin has co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve coverage, though The Hill was reporting that CNN was now "evaluating" that relationship.

E! has put its troubled reality series Fashion Police on hiatus until September, the network said Tuesday night.

The series, which has suffered through a turbulent six months beginning with the death of its star Joan Rivers this past September and most recently the departures of co-stars Kathy Griffin and Kelly Osbourne, will return to the network in September after a "refresh" of the show.

"E!’s comedy series `Fashion Police' is going on hiatus and will return in September," said the network in a statement. "We look forward to taking this opportunity to refresh the show before the next awards season.  Our talented co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, along with Executive Producer Melissa Rivers, will continue their roles as we evolve the show into its next chapter for the legions of `Fashion Police' fans around the world."

Griffin, who filled in for the late Rivers, left the show last Thursday due to creative differences. Osbourne left the show in late February after a disagreement with show co-host Giuliana Rancic over comments Rancic made about actress Zendaya's dreadlocked hair during the network's Fashion Police Oscars special. 

Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin are set to host CNN's eighth New Year's Eve special from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, the network announced today.

New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin will feature CNN correspondents reporting celebrations from all over the country and around the world.

Cooper's special, All the Best, All the Worst2014 will air before at 8 p.m., where host Tom Foreman will countdown with 2014 highlights.

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute is set to kick off this year's hero with two presentations hosted by Anderson Cooper, Stars and Stripes Unite and Rescuing the Rivers, the network announced today.

Anderson Cooper goes behind the scenes with Kid Rock, Gary Sinise and Kathy Griffin, as they discuss their personal support and journeys with the troops, through sit-downs and performances, in Stars and Stripes Unite. The special airs Nov. 7 at 10 p.m.

Last year's Hero of the Year, Chad Pregracke, will be honored in Rescuing the Rivers on Dec. 5 at 10 p.m., as he explains his cleanup operation along the Mississippi River and American waterways. Pregracke's efforts have removed eight million pounds of garbage over the past 17 years, earning him the 2013 Hero title.

The event will finish with CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., which will recognize individuals making tremendous efforts to help others.