Group vows to boycott Dancing With the Stars and Chaz Bono


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Updated: 9/07/2011 1:19 pm | Published: 9/06/2011 2:08 pm
ABC has its hands full with the pending premiere of Dancing with the Stars. The casting of Chaz Bono, the transgender child of Sonny and Cher, is still causing controversy and now one group is urging all Americans to boycott the show.

Chaz Bono has quickly become the most controversial person ever invited onto Dancing With the Stars. He even eclipses Playboy Bunny Kendra Wilkinson, reality star Kate Gosslin and Bristol Palin - the controversial daughter of politician Sarah Palin.

But Chaz says all he wants to do is dance, “I'm going to be dancing. I'm not up on there talking about anything other than dancing."

The American Family Association disagrees. They say Chaz and ABC are pushing a political agenda nd it could harm families. “We will not be able to watch the show with Chaz on there. This is going to be very confusing for children. And should not be included in their cast," states Monica Cole of the American Family Association.
Cher with Chaz Bono (ABC News)
Cher with Chaz Bono (ABC News)
The Association has now started an online campaign to boycott the show; something Chaz says is just crazy, “I'm just a regular guy. All this stuff about kids not watching me because it’s going to be confusing is crazy."

Chaz does admit that even though he's just dancing, he says his presence could be helpful for some, “To all the teens and kids out there with Gender Disphoria its going to really have a positive impact. People who don't have Gender Disphoria aren't going to catch it by watching me dance on television."

When we hit the streets of Salt Lake City, we couldn't find anyone who wouldn't watch Dancing With the Stars because of Chaz.

“Honestly it's a little heartbreaking. I don't see how that could ever send a message of love,” expresses Taylor Hayes.

Michael Alleman agrees, “I think it's stupid people boycotting him, boycotting the show because of him. He should be able to live life as he wants.”

“Chaz Bono is like anybody else. There's probably someone else on the show whose lifestyle someone else won't like,” adds Betty.

The producers of Dancing With the Stars are standing behind their choice, saying one of the show's strengths is the ability to change preconceived ideas about people. The new season of Dancing With the Stars steps off on Monday, September 19th. And with the all the attention on Chaz, a lot of people are wondering what about Cher? Chaz says he would love to see her on the show. And producers are pushing for just that. Perhaps Chaz will dance while Cher sings. You'll have to tune in to find out.


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tajicat - 10/17/2011 7:51 PM
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I could care lessb what chaz Bono is ..He Just stinks and can't dance nor can Nancy Grace..How the hell are these people considered stars.. How is Bono a Star? him mother has enought people behind her to vote him in to win..BOYCOTT Cannot watch this show any longer it is terrible

Truth - 9/16/2011 9:47 PM
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Who is mis-informed? uneducated? I know men marry women, women marry men as God intended. How long before people will encourage and embrace Pedophiles, Bestiality and then glamorize it on TV, They might even, say but they were born that way. What a lie that is. Often Heterosexual men are swayed into a Homosexual lifestyle in prison as well as women who go to prison also, people are not born that way, people are bound by certain demonic spirits that they allow in there lives, just as a rapist is bound by his desires that he can not stop. Hate the sin love the sinner. Chaz Bono is a sick confused woman bound by a perverse spirit who needs help and a lot of prayer, I would be delighted to see her find God and her life healed from the perverse sickness she suffers from, But it is a sign of the times, the Bible warns us of, as God foresees all things. Rom 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Rom 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: Rom 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And for those who would hate the Homosexual the sinner? The Bible gives us this warning. Rom 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Rom 2:2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. So for those who are uninformed you are now informed, ready your self to stand before God one day through Christ Jesus.

Sarah - 9/14/2011 9:38 PM
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I am speaking as a person who has had a family member who has done a gender change all the way. We don't understand it. It has been so hurtfull for all of us, them included. It has been like a death, but never ends. In the past my relative has had some drug problems, marriage problems, and in my opinion has had some very messed up, screwed up thinking and counseling! They still aren't any happier! Now they can't keep a job! To me it is your own self denial of who you basically are. I don't think gender change will make you happier inside! The rate is high for suicide. You still have to deal with that troubled person inside yourself! I don't understand or approve of someone trying to change their gender. Shame! Shame! on you doctors who help convince them to do this! Shame! Shame! on you doctors who would even do this change! With all the medical knowledge we have today, what a sad, sad way to use medicine! Our relative was broke and could still have this done. Its so hurtfull to everyone involved when someone in your family does this. Believe me it is so very hard on Cher & her daughter! You have know idea. The fact that Cher can reach out to her daughter and show her love is amazing! I hope they both can still have a normal loving relationship. We have not! It has really torn our famiy apart!

nyorkmomma - 9/14/2011 7:24 PM
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Chaz is still a woman no matter what surgeries she has had thats how God made her and how he intended her to be...she made her own choice to change her appearance thats all on her/him whatever you want to call it....if people boycott the show then ABC loses we'll see what happens.

spidey - 9/8/2011 11:10 AM
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I don't think Chaz Bono was a good choice to be on Dancing With The Stars he should get booted because I will not watech with him on the air.

bucketeyes - 9/7/2011 4:58 AM
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Here is the proof that Homophobia still exists.. It is 2011 people ... time to put your total ignorance aside. There are lots of other things going on in this world that require your time and effort. So stop worrying about something that has nothing at all to do with you. Get a life. I am sure those who are complaining are FAR from perfect. Give it up. This may be a good education tool for all those ignorant .. mis-informed people.

NetScanr - 9/6/2011 10:36 PM
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billr - Planning any mormon gay trips to Disney in the future? ;) Disney is just a TAD more powerful than the mo church ;)

NetScanr - 9/6/2011 10:33 PM
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So funny! Last season, ABC4News? devoted an ENTIRE 10pm episode to the DWTS finalle! This year, they have their temple-garb all up in a bunch :) I bet you'll hold a tele-thong to raise money against the show! When will you people simply learn to mind your own business, follow YOUR own principles for YOURSELVES for once (instead of bing too busy watching others to make yourselves look good in your own minds), and just leave other people BE? Stop forcing YOUR 'beliefs' on non-lds people to fit YOUR paradigm and maybe everyone will stop hating you pin-headed people so much!

robin06033 - 9/6/2011 9:51 PM
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I for one don't usually watch dancing with the stars but in this case I'm going to watch it and cheer Chaz on. I'm not gay, but if those that are, are Happy with their lives then more power to them. Who are we to take aim at their personal choices, life is short please just everyone enjoy it.It's senseless to keep hashing this over and over again, you're kids don't even know who Chaz is or was. Don't make your opinions theirs that's up to them to decide as they go through life. Robin06033

billr - 9/6/2011 8:45 PM
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This is sickening. I'm never watching that show again! I am also never buying things from any company that advertises on that show.
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