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ABC Blacklists Lambert for Controversial AMA Performance

Posted by Janice Bryant On December 3, 2009

Adam Lambert’s hits keep on coming, but not in the good way.

On Wednesday night on Twitter the runner up of American Idol confirmed that ABC had canceled another two performances of his.

Lambert tweeted that ABC had canceled his appearances on the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Dick Clark and on Jimmy Kimmel. But don’t blame them, he tweeted. It’s heat from the FCC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live doesn’t air until 12:00 am and the FCC doesn’t monitor programming that airs after 10 o’clock.

The cancellations have followed the controversial performance of Lambert’s two weeks ago at the American Music Awards. During the show he kissed one of the male musicians and simulated oral sex with female and male backup dancers.

Over 1,500 complaints were received by ABC. They canceled the appearance of Lambert on the Good Morning America show scheduled for the Wednesday following the show.

Lambert said he was still looking for something to do for New Year’s Eve. He also said he was going to be on Leno’s show. “The Jay Leno Show” is broadcast on NBC.

Adam tried to assured his fans, stating that it would all blow over.

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