Michael Jackson’s Kids On A&E Reality TV?
US Weekly reports (and E! Online disputes) that Michael Jackson’s kids will appear in an upcoming A&E reality series about the Jackson Family.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
This potential news comes as numerous legal issues loom large over the death of Michael Jackson, including who will obtain permanent control over his trust and whether Dr. Conrad Murray will be charged with any crimes.
Of course, this is a legal issue, too. Katherine Jackson is the kids’ legal guardian. Because they are minors, she must consent to any appearance they make on a TV show. It seems unlikely that she would allow them to participate, given her son’s painstaking efforts to keep them hidden from the public for many years.
Popsquire will keep you posted.
UPDATE: TMZ confirms that the kids will not be on the show, reporting that “Katherine tells TMZ Michael would never want his kids to appear on TV, much less on a reality show. She says her son went to great lengths to protect the kids from TV cameras, often shielding them with masks.”
Way to go Katherine. Protect Michael`s kids.