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Boy George is Banned From UK's 'Celebrity Big Brother'

One person not experiencing a bit of Christmas cheer is former Culture Club singer-turned-DJ Boy George who has been told by a High' Court judge that he cannot participate in the final series of 'Celebrity Big Brother.'

The show is scheduled to be broadcast in January and despite being asked to appear, the UK's Probation Service have slapped a ban on the singer claiming that Boy George -- real name George O'Dowd -- would pose "a high level of risk" of undermining public confidence in the service's reputation.

George was released from prison early for imprisoning a male escort.

Mr Justice Bean said, "I consider that right-thinking members of the public would take the view that an offender serving the non-custodial part of a sentence of imprisonment should not be allowed to take part in a high profile, controversial television production, promoting his status as a celebrity and with considerable financial gain."

There has been no word from George's legal team as to whether they'll appeal against the decision or not.

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Bill

Keep him of our TV screens, his face makes me puke, and his voice is no better.

January 01 2010 at 6:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dian

I am waiting for the "G" boy to make it back to the states. I can't wait to see him again ...

too many jealous people is what i see in these negative remarks .. : )

December 26 2009 at 6:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
robwm

let the man on the show 90% of these entertainers are freaks and odd ball and thats what they do.the shows and papers get viewers that way,so i say let him on !!! go boy george !!!

December 25 2009 at 6:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alfred Schrader

He comes and goes.

December 25 2009 at 6:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jason

Boy George appears to be a real person that would add quite a bit and dimension of fun to such a show. I have no idea what the show is but he would be fun interesting to watch. He certainly isn't lame...

December 25 2009 at 1:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LyMan(Nature Boy)

GIVE THE BOY A BREAK!!!!

December 25 2009 at 1:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hi all

Listen up boy george u look like a 'chameleon' u even may be one, why dont u just foad!

December 25 2009 at 1:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Keri

I'd rather see Boy George, he does his own thing..

December 25 2009 at 12:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Irish

Mr. George looks good for an old ex-con drug addict. Why didn't he just get rich and go away.

December 25 2009 at 12:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick

Is that freak still rumbling around?! He, or, shall I say "it" would do better to get a paper grocery bag affixed to his or "it's" head so that frightful mug of his or "it's" would be concealed.

December 24 2009 at 11:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply