UPDATE: 5/09/09: It appears our efforts have been succesful! GLAAD is reporting that the Dr. Phil show is giving up on their search for "fake bisexuals", atleast for now.



When GLAAD called about concerns over the show, the response was:



"We are not planning on doing a show like this right now or in May sweeps. We are going into hiatus next week and will not be taping for a while. We have many plugs up because we are always looking for interesting stories. If a story like this should come to fruition we will attempt to contact you."



The last thing they want anyone to know is that they were pressured by activists. I truly believe it is our efforts that have led to this show not airing. If they do try and bring up a similar show in the future, we will definitely call them out on it. Thanks for all of your letters to "Dr" Phil McGraw.



"Is your teenager rebelling by pretending to be bi-sexual? Has your teen pretended to be bi-sexual because he/she thinks it's cool? Or has your teenage daughter pretended to be bi-sexual to attract boys?"

4/30/09 In an upcoming show called " Teen Pretending to be Bisexual? " The show is asking for parents to come on the show with their sons and daughters who self identify as bi.There are a host of problems with this proposed show. First off, it is unreasonable and irresponsible to guess someones sexual orientation/identity. It is offensive to assert that someone is lying about their sexual orientation, it is their own individual choice on how to self identify. Thirdly, the show is operating on the premise that bisexuality is just a "trend" and that it is used to draw attention from males.This program has yet to air, but it sure smells like it will be biphobic, dismissive of the bisexual orientation, and flailing stereotypes about what it means to self identify as bisexual.Could we just be jumping to conclusions and wrongly pointing the finger at Dr. Phil?Check out his previous queerphobic programs on " Gender Confused Kids "Is it Wrong for a Little Boy to Wear Pink ", " Ex-gay Experts " and " Little Boy Lost Boycott Dr. Phil and let him know why by contacting him.Dr. Phil show5482 Wilshire Boulevard #1902Los Angeles, CA 90036