Will 'Dancing' Audience Boo Chris Brown? Network Has a Plan

By Rob Shuter Posted Mar 29th 2011 04:40PM

Chris Brown is set to perform on 'Dancing With the Stars' Tuesday night, and show insiders are very worried that the hotheaded performer may get booed on live television.

"It's a family friendly show that wants to keep its tone upbeat and happy," a show insider tells me. "The last thing they want to happen is for Chris to not get a very warm welcome and ruin the whole atmosphere for the entire evening."

Even the show's super friendly host Tom Bergeron warned that there might be trouble if he gets the chance to interview Brown.

"I did say to the producers that it might be to their advantage to not have me interview him, because my natural tendency would be to say something," Tom told Ryan Seacrest. But Tom has nothing to worry about as Chris will only be performing this evening and not talking.

Chris recently freaked out backstage at 'Good Morning America' after being asked a question about assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, back in 2009.

"We are prepared to cut right to commercial after Chris performs," an insider tells me. "If anyone boos you wont get to hear it on TV. The only thing that we are worried about is if the audience doesn't react well before the performance. The sound guy will do his best to pump up the music and drown out the sound from the crowd."

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Tuesday 29 March

By Jeff

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Did you stop watching when Mike Tyson was on there?

By Dee

In America, everyone deserves a second chance in life unless their black and then they don't even deserve a first chance. Ain't that "white" Amerikka?

By brit

Just let it go. He already did his probation for the thing with Rhianna, LET IT GO! i didnt know you were all so perfect!

By Tina

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Jeff, sorry but I've only watched the last couple of seasons.

By Heyes

DOnt offend the woman beater!!!... Glad I stopped watching this BS show after that pig Palin got as far as she did

By rlnyny

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Will FF through his crappy performance.... ABC just loves the controversy. Family show ....yea right.

By dmartoranan

I will definately be watching tonight. And so will my family. And for those who is wondering why are they allowing him on t.v tonight, well it's simple, he has a number one album in this country. And he very talented. I say the past is the past. I don't invest my time in the singers personal life. I invest my time in their music. That is what matters the most.

Friday 01 April

By Stella

Well said Melody. How many times has Charlie Sheen shown his violence and everyone continued to support him. What about Britney Spears. I saw that interview and if you asked me, she was baiting him and was not professional at all. He clearly was trying to talk about what was important, his album, but no, she kept pushing! Maybe that experience stop her from doing this to another celebrity! Everyone has their right to their opinions, however, clean up around your door before you continue to judge others! I am certain that you negative people have done something that wasn't right, if not you, someone in your family has.

By Mark

Why is it that when Adam Lambert kissed a guy on the AMA's, ABC cancelled his appearance on Good Morning America? But when Chris Brown beats a woman and then trashes his dressing room, he gets rewarded by getting to perform on DWTS? Wow, hypocritical much?

By Tonya

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Everyone deserves a 2nd chance. And who are we to judge. Who are you hurting by not watching. Chris Brown will still perform and cash his DWTS check. People get a life....

By milliebsp

Chris Brown has HAD chances to redeem himself! He keeps blowing it!

He IS what he IS!!!

By Donald M. Tallarico

why invite him to perform at all? he is a waste of time and he does not reflect the tone of this great show! we will change the station during his rambling!

By Kris

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. Ever heard of that saying? You people on here act like you are all innocent like you haven't done anything wrong. Yeah what he did was wrong but he is trying to move on with his life just like Rihanna has but as far as that GMA thing I really don't blame him for getting upset she kept pushing the subject when clearly he was trying to avoid it. We really don't know who broke that window where any of us there NO, so I think a lot of you should get off your high horse and really look in the mirror. We all make mistakes in life. Chris made a huge mistake and is trying to redeem himself but you judgmental people are not allowing that to happen.

By Marie

I would generally agree if Chris Brown turns this around and is truly sorry and changes his actions. Beating anyone is so awful to most of us, that it's hard to imagine someone being able to fix such a violent soul. And it appears to be condoned in the music industry. We just want ABC to give Lambert a second chance and not let it all be about the ratings. But in the end, I know it is.

By Ray

Then why have him on the show? I am sure they can get someone else. Its about the publicity. Money over character as usual!!

Wednesday 30 March

By Mickster

I will tune the SOB out & watch the History Channel while he's on!!!!!!

By jackie

GET OVER IT PEOPLE, ALREADY!!!! CHRIS BROWN IS NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH A CRIMIANL RECORD FOR ABUSE TOWARDS A WOMAN...MIKE TYSON WAS A DANCER AND I DIDNT C ANYONE BOYCOTTING HIS TIME ON THE SHOW...PPL WHO R AGAINST BREEZY PERFORMANCE "GO GET A LIFE"!!

By msliz9

I'll tune out the SOB by changing to the History channel while the JERK is on!!!!!! Shame on "DWTS' and ABC!!!!!!!!

By mick9z

I'll mute the volume & go get a snack while the cowardly "basturd" (mispelled intentionally) is on. I'd love to see him try his antics on Sugar Ray or Chris Jericho, but I don't think he has the guts!!!!!!

By jacindatull

THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DO THIS....Why don't they just not let the woman beater be on the show at all??? I think that's a better idea :)

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