FBI Investigates White Powder Mailed to 'DWTS'

By Christine Fenno Posted Nov 20th 2010 08:00PM

First a guy shoots his TV over Bristol Palin's fancy footwork. Now, another viewer is apparently taking America's favorite ballroom-dance extravaganza way too seriously.

Emergency responders in Los Angeles were called to the offices of 'Dancing with the Stars' late Friday to investigate a white powder that was reportedly contained in a piece of fan mail addressed to Sarah Palin's daughter, the 20-year-old Alaskan who has remained in competition with 'DWTS' partner Mark Ballos despite poorly judged performances.

The FBI told TMZ, "The L.A.P.D., L.A. City and FBI Hazardous Materials officials responded to a report of a threatening letter containing white powder."

The alarming incident resulted in a section of the studio being evacuated, according to a source.

ABC said in a statement, "Security and the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department were immediately notified....Measures were taken to secure the area and ensure the safety of personnel. Ultimately, we were advised by the LAFD that the substance was determined to be talcum powder."

Whether the scare will further mobilize Tea Party activists, suspected by many to be storming the 'DWTS' phone lines in support of the Palin progeny, remains to be seen.

After the elimination of Brandy and Maksim Chermovsky from the popular TV competition earlier this week, Bristol Palin is now rehearsing her best moves -- to the chagrin of producers, who reportedly never expected her to make it this far -- for the finals, broadcast live on Monday.

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Saturday 20 November

By sway

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That is going too far. I am a proud card carrying Democrat, and not a Palin fan, but that is just going too damn far...what are we a bunch of terrorists?

Sunday 28 November

By edithwicks

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and look where the DEMOCRATS have gotten us...i didn't know this was political...i thought it was a show...i guess you don't watch the OREILLY FACTOR either

By G. Morrison

We need to stop the foolishness, one dance dont mean that you need to hurt someone.

People back off, let her do her thing !!!!!!!!

By rayb

What a bunch of cry babies. Baby powder sent to Bristol Palin to pretend to be a terrorest! How stupid and immature. What was that supposed to prove? Cry babies!!!!!!

By tara

You took the words right out of my mouth! I am a lifelong Democrat, and I can't stand the Palin's, but this is just insane. It's a freaking television show! Are people so obsessed that they would actually resort to terrorism to go after them for advancing someone you don't like? Get a grip people!

By fishintruth

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I don't condone violence or threats of an type. Yet, I am not that surprised by something like this. I am waiting until further investigations to form an opinion. Remember the balloon boy, the acid face girl and the White House party crashers. The Palins have alreasy proven to do anything for publicity and book sales. I believe they even write scripts for Levi Johnston. Look, how that engagement thing was just a stunt for a reality show.

By Barbg

I agree with you sway, this is a little too weird. I don't think she deserves to be on the show, but my gosh, people are crazy these days.

By Gia

I think you people are missing the point, this has nothing to do with DWTS. My guess is that whomever did this is sending a message to the tea partiers on their support of Sarah, not Bristol...unless the baby powder means they think she should be home with her baby.

By sonny

You "party people" are stupid to begin with. I guess you (dem or rep) would vote for a damn BILLYGOAT if it ran on your party ticket. How stupid can the human race get??

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Sunday 21 November

By Sara

You can thank the media for stirring up the hate-frenzy against Bristol.

Monday 22 November

By Cheryl

The fact that the article says to the chagrin to DWTS producers, Palin is practicing for Monday night is a bunch of S***!!! The people winning in this whole thing is DWTS and ABC. Are you kidding, the producers are ecstatic, the ratings are throught he roof and they are making oodles of money off this. Let's keep it honest.

By sanejiaojie

It never really has been a talent contest. It has been a contest to see someone with no talent try to better himself/herself and win the contest which Bristol is doing. I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsingl es.c 'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By lilylayue

maybe I'll just refrain from watching the network all together! maybe they'll get the hint! any show that does stories about the palins gets a quick change of the channel from me! I love this , So does My boyfriend.he is almost 11 years older than me.i met him on a hot place. .(check SEEKCOUGAR.C'-o M ) A' ge is not a problem, It gives you a chance to meet your a' ge g a'p matches. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends!

By lolabull

Actually, it's just the left showing us all how seriously derranged they really are. Some sort of brain illness I think....neurosis, etc., etc.

By JULIE

BRANDY WAS JUST TOO UGLY TO WIN. SORRY.

Tuesday 23 November

By J.E.B.

Sway, I agree. This IS going too far. Whomever did this is copying something Al queada or the Taliban would do, and allowing them to win over us Americans. DWTS is JUST a tv show, NOT life or death!

By vicmar75

This has ceased to be a talent contest. I refuse to watch anymore. I hope all those who are disgusted by the Tea Baggers hijacking of this show stop watching also. The best dancers will not win, why bother?

By Paddles

This has NEVER been a talent show. And has entertained public vote from day one. Perhaps it's better that you don't watch.

By jover614

Go watch another episode of Glee and you'll get over it.

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