Chaz Bono's Casting On DWTS Causing Controversy -- Accused Of ‘Tearing Down Traditional Families’
Posted on Aug 30, 2011 @ 05:30PM
The gay and lesbian community are rallying around Chaz Bono following Monday's announcement that he will be the first transgender contestant on Dancing With The Stars, but some right-wing groups are not as happy about the increase in diversity on national TV.
A spokesperson for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) told RadarOnline.com that the move is a big breakthrough for the community. “At a time when transgender representation in the media is sorely lacking, Chaz Bono joining the cast of a series like Dancing With The Starswould be a tremendous step forward for the public to recognize that transgender people are another wonderful part of the fabric of American culture,” said Herndon Graddick, Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD.
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However, a spokesperson for the Media Research Center, which “seeks to bring balance to the news media and prevent liberal bias from undermining traditional American values” thinks that it is a step too far.
“Whether it’s Glee or Dancing With the Stars, this is part of Hollywood’s insistence on tearing down traditional families," Dan Gainor, VP of Business & Culture at the Media Research Center, told RadarOnline.com. "Parents now more than ever must realize they cannot let their kids watch television without supervision or risk advocating lifestyles that most families do not approve of."
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Bono is not the only member of the LGBT community who will be breaking boundaries on reality TV this fall.
Earlier this month, the CW announced that transgender model Isis King and openly lesbian Kayla Ferrel would return for the all-star cycle of America’s Next Top Model, while Chaz, 42, will be waltzing alongside openly gay fashion guru Carson Kressley from Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.
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“With both gay and transgender contestants represented, ABC and the CW have created prime time firsts that reflect the growing acceptance of gay and transgender people in America today," added Graddick on behalf of GLAAD.
The 13th season of Dancing With The Stars will kick off on ABC on Monday, September 19.
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Aug 31, 2011 @ 15:15
Dec 20, 2011 @ 08:30
Ok, DWTS is a horrible show and, if "family values" translates to watching bad reality TV with your kids.... well, you can have it. But that's probably because I'm a Dyke with taste...
Posted Tue, 09/06/2011 - 10:24am
Is Chaz going to be able to pick up the female dancers like the males do? Is the female partner going to feel since this is a first that they will be watched more closely throwing them off. Will Chaz have enough energy to dance?
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 10:46am
Yeh, he's going to be the one and only individual to destroy "traditional family" values. Not the cheating spouses, the pedophile priest, liars, thieves, child molesters, rapist, murders etc. Chaz Bono. Douchebags.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 8:07am
All the hateful, ignorant comments in the world will never change the fact that some people are BORN THIS WAY BABY. Get over it and get a life losers.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 2:48am
Too bad I'm boycotting DWTS this season...otherwise I would be on Chastity Bulge Watch.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:42am
So...is the freak's girlfriend straight now?? If Chastity wasn't Cher's daughter, the girlfriend would have been long gone or never with her in the first place.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:36am
Well, I personally choose NOT to watch it, We are the ones that bring that shows back, the Viewers, if you don't like it don't watch it then maybe the show will drop in ratings, and go off!!!! Bad move DWTS!!!!!!
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:33am
Who is going to be Chastity's pro dancing partner: Mark or Derek??
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:27am
This show sucks anyways, is this what parents watch with their kids? No wonder Americans are so stupid and Chaz is a disgusting freak. Vomit.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:25am
ABC and the CW have created prime time firsts that reflect the growing acceptance of gay and transgender people in America today, STFU but plugger, WE don't accept things you like shoved down your throat!!!!
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 12:10am