EXCLUSIVE: Evander Holyfield Clashes With Dr. Phil, Cancels Appearance
Posted on Feb 22, 2010 @ 04:35PM
Former world champion boxer Evander Holyfield has delivered a ratings blow to Dr. Phil McGraw by refusing to go on his talk show to discuss his troubled marriage, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
EXCLUSIVE: Evander Holyfield and Wife Arrive in L.A. To Meet with Dr. Phil
Over the weekend, Evander and his wife Candi Holyfield were flown first class from Georgia to Los Angeles by the show’s producers and put up at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood.
But a private meeting between the couple and Dr. Phil at the host's Beverly Hills mansion to discuss the format of their interview quickly turned into a disaster. “The truth is Evander did not like Dr. Phil and what he was proposing," the source said.
“He felt he was totally man-bashing him. Despite all of Dr. Phil’s assurances there was a big clash of personalities and Evander simply didn’t want to do it."
Evander Holyfield's Wife Requests Restraining Order
The Holyfields were also allegedly put off by Dr. Phil's wife Robin who, "was floating around the house entertaining other guests inside their massive mansion" according to the source.
The Holyfields' problems began earlier this month when Candi asked for a protective order, claiming Evander hit her during an argument over the temperature in their Georgia mansion. Candi has since asked for the order to be lifted.
Read The Restraining Order Request
After the talks went south, producers from Dr. Phil bombarded Evander and his camp with calls begging him to reconsider doing the show.
“The truth is there was no big money deal on the table," the source added. "Evander and his camp were simply trying to rebuild his image after the media fallout from his fight with Candi.
“He’s not the type of guy who likes to feel bullied or intimidated and he felt that was what Dr. Phil was trying to do and that it wouldn’t help his marriage one iota."
For now, the boxing legend is headed to Las Vegas where he will do some promotional work while Candi will head back to Georgia with their children.
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The Daily Juice
Feb 11, 2010 @ 10:58
I really, really wish that Dr. Phil wouldn't use famous peoples' marital woes (or personal woes) to try to advance his show's ratings. Peoples' lives truly are more important than his ratings. Really.
Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 1:04am
I'm glad Dr. Phil didn't get beat down.
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 9:09pm
Dr. Phil was "had", holyfield IS a JACKAL!!!!!!!! 1st class everything, he should stayed at Motel 6!!!!
Dr. Phil you ARE terrific!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 8:04pm
Charlie Sheen & Brooke Mueller...it's your turn!
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 7:10pm
Cannot stand 'Dr.' Phil - but then again - IMO Evander and Candi were hoping for a softball cure AND money making venture to resolve their marital/legal issues.
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 6:53pm
Doctor Phil and Robin are so into themself that its hard to believe he has made it this far- They only care about the money and the rateings- alot have said they have turned to him for help only to find there being groomed for rateings
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 6:28pm
He doesn't have a license to practice psychology anymore. He's a TV show host..that's all. I hate when he brings his wife into things as if she was an expert on anything other than how to be a housewife married to a rich man.
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 7:38pm
Kansas kay, YEP, couldn't have said it better. They're very WORLDLY and MATERIALISTIC. Souls are at stake and now is NOT the time to be FALUTIN around with people's pain.
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 6:39pm
The Holy Spirit divinely intervened, it's NOT God's will. A Christian Counselor is more suitable than a WORLDLY Counselor. A message for you guys, take heed. 1 John 2:15-17 and Luke 9:23
Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 6:14pm