Hey, does anyone have more info on the Stars on Ice thing?

[EFerrari]

They responded to me and are claiming innocence:

Dear Elizabeth:

Thank you for writing to us.

We are disappointed that there is untrue and inaccurate information being disseminated. Please be assured that the “gender identity and sexual orientation” of cast members has never been a consideration in the selection of tour performers.

Stars on Ice recognizes Johnny Weir is a talented athlete and we appreciate the contributions he has made to the international figure skating community throughout his career.

While Stars on Ice wishes it could accommodate many more talented skaters as part of our cast, the fact is we cannot sign every skater.

Thank you again for contacting us, and be assured that the comments mentioned regarding the Stars on Ice tour are simply not accurate.

Sincerely,

Stars on Ice

[Iggo]

1. Oh. Well, then. That clears everything up, doesn't it.

:eyes:

[LeftHander]

2. right....

"We didn't add him to show because he was a flaming queer that would harm our children...we just didn't add him."

[EFerrari]

5. I know these people are jerks but wanted to check and see if anyone

had more than I do before I write back to them. I believe GLAAD, too.

[Toasterlad]

3. He's Only the Most Famous Male Figure Skater Currently Competing.

But we just don't have room for him.

Really? That's the best they can do? In all honesty, I thought this might be an attempt by Weir and/or his agent to blackmail Stars on Ice into paying him what he wanted, but if this is the rationale they're going with, I have no choice but to believe the "not family friendly" reason.

[mitchtv]

4. I got that line of BS today

I believe GLAAD