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FILE - In this April 6, 2009 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Chicago 2016 gala dinner for the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Committee at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, file)Associated Press
NEW YORK - Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved.
Winans appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" last week and was seen in promos for future appearances. Now he'll be cut out of the segment, said Winfrey spokesman Don Halcombe on Thursday.
Winfrey was criticized by some bloggers this week for including Winans after she had taken a strong stand against domestic violence earlier this year. She did a show on the topic when singer Chris Brown assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna.
The daytime TV leader said at the time: "Domestic violence is something that I wouldn't tolerate. Period."
Halcombe would only say that the decision to eliminate Winans was made this week. It was not clear if Winfrey had been aware that Winans was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault in the Feb. 13 incident, where Winans and his ex-wife Debra were allegedly arguing about their children. Winans has a court date set for Jan. 20.
Winans' manager did not immediately return a telephone call for comment.
"Let's just not have a double standard on domestic violence or even accusations of domestic violence," said Joni Reynolds, a woman from the Baltimore area and author of a blog called Ebony Mom Politics.
She had called attention to Winans' participation and wondered if Winfrey had overlooked the charges because the Winans were friends or because there were no photos that had become public as in Rihanna's case.
Reynolds commended Winfrey for deciding to take Winans off the show.
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bulldogzPlease, stop defending Chris Brown as if you were there. If he was also getting hit then he'd at least have scratches, yet nothing whatsoever. Not to mention he had the OPTION to tell his side in court yet took the 5th. Now look at Rhianna who was covered in bruises on her face, neck and arms and explain how he was just defending himself. Now this clown is touring to make us forget it!report abuseposted November 6, 2009 6:20 AM PST
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Kayee"Good 4 Oprah!!" I keep saying this way she's blessed bc no matter what race,gender,status,ect.. she does what is right. Oprah 4 president pplreport abuseposted November 6, 2009 2:52 AM PST
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TechnaOprah, where's YOUR compassion?! Where's YOUR forgiveness!?report abuseposted November 6, 2009 1:28 AM PST
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mamorakaWTF!!!report abuseposted November 6, 2009 12:12 AM PST
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isitrightA little too late Oprah girl. You already had him on the hour show. You taking him off the "karaoke challenge" cause you got caught being bias with Chris. You did the same thing main stream media did, let the grown men off the hook and stuck it to a kid. Still trying to keep them ratings up. When TMZ called you out for having Bebe and not Chris, you know you are caught. TMZ stareport abuseposted November 5, 2009 3:12 PM PST
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shinyaMs. Winfrey's right to protect all woman against domestic violence so with the men with their right. It's a good thing to think that Ms. Winfrey showed and express the feeling to anyone that a woman should be respect and love...report abuseposted November 5, 2009 3:10 PM PST
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truthcont, the cops didnt want to hear that she was hitting on him,they took my brother to jail under a 50000 bond,yes he got that butt.my point to this story is rhiannna got just wat she deserve she should have kept her hands to herself .I love Chris Brown n I like her,but she is a liar i do believe that.report abuseposted November 5, 2009 3:01 PM PST
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MaryTo be honest, it's her show and she has the choice of who she wants on it. I can't blame her for not wanting someone who treats women poorly on her show. There is no p.s. here. Once you've shown your true colors,you can't go back and you have to face the consequences for your actions (as we all have)....report abuseposted November 5, 2009 2:57 PM PST
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MaryTo be honest, it's her show and she has the choice of who she wants on it. I can't blame her for not wanting someone who treats women poorly on her show. There is no p.s. here. Once you've shown your true colors,you can't go back and you have to face the consequences for your actions (as we all have)....report abuseposted November 5, 2009 2:57 PM PST
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MichelleI agree 100%, happypat35.report abuseposted November 5, 2009 2:52 PM PST
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