transport for london -lrb- tfl -rrb- has revealed that the controversial posters around the london underground , featuring a bikini-clad model called renee somerfield are being removed .
the sight of the 24-year-old 's toned figure towering above train platforms has caused a stir among feminists and body image campaigners - a change.org petition calling for the adverts to be pulled has already attracted more than 50,000 signatures .
but today , tfl confirmed that it was pulling the posters down , because they had come to the end of the three-week advertising practice .