Dr. Phil Pulls Plug on Britney Show

Posted Jan 7th 2008 1:00PM by TMZ Staff

Bending to public pressure over his Britney Spears intervention show, Dr. Phil has canceled the program scheduled for tomorrow.
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In a statement on his site, the good doc says, "As was widely reported this weekend, at the request of concerned family members, I visited Britney Spears in the hospital. The details of that visit will, of course, remain private. We had planned to tape a Dr. Phil Now show today, focusing not on the tabloid side of Britney's latest problems, but instead on the very serious issues surrounding this case."

The statement goes on, "Clearly, it is not just Britney's family struggling to find a way to protect adult children who cannot be ordered or compelled to seek help. Because the Spears situation is too intense at this time, and out of consideration to the family, I have made the decision not to move forward with the taping at this particular time. Britney and her family are in our prayers, and we ask that they be in yours."

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1. I hope that she decides to get help!

Posted at 1:00PM on Jan 7th 2008 by dvin

2. Read my posts

Posted at 1:01PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Phil

3. Dr. Phil is a moron. The money grubbing whore that he is, he thought he'd make a quick buck off of her plight. Sure, she is a stupid idiot - but he has ruined any reputation he had by trying to capitalize on her pathetic situation.

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Katie

4. CARSON DALY IS A TOOL!





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Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 7th 2008 by 561

5. Finally, a correct decision is made in this matter!

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 7th 2008 by ReneeNW

6. In other words: Oops, I goofed. I thought my mercenary self-promotion would be viewed as kindness.Hot dang!

Posted at 1:03PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Carolyn (Abernathy)

7. Too bad, I thought maybe Dr. Phil could be the answer. You have to understand what kind of peronality Britney is. Britney obviously loves being in the spotlight, having her photo taken, being on TV, being talked about. She has an opportunity to be on national TV and be helped at the same time.

Posted at 1:04PM on Jan 7th 2008 by TT

8. good move by the Dr. Phil Camp. I used to really enjoy his show, but now it makes me sick to watch. It has gotten so stupid and trashy.

Posted at 1:04PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Watlter. Tango. Fargo

9. I still think Dr Phil has the best intentions for Britney and I hope she will get the help she needs........there is still hope for ya Brit, you just have to make the first move!!! Good Luck!

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by have to say

10. Looks like Dr. Phil has been reading the boards. His popularity is fading quicker than Britney's career.
See www.FamilyLawCourts.com.

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Jenny

11. What Britney and her family need is some time to regroup in privacy. What's Lilo up to today?

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Save Britney

12. Dr. Quack thats what you are phil , I dislike you always have , your a phoney , I've always seen thru you , hope you crash and burn , soon !

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by craphound

13. can we move on from this... there's an election coming up....

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by susie

14. How Sad!!! When will someone do something about TMZ and all of the paparazzi that are ruining these young girls lives??? Yes, they wanted to be stars...but there has to be some type of privacy for them. You tabloids should be ashamed of yourselves!!! How do you look at yourself in the mirror everyday? Can you honestly look at yourself and say you are doing a good thing? That you are a good person deep down inside? We all have our judgement day....and we should all be living and doing good things....these are not good things!!

Posted at 1:05PM on Jan 7th 2008 by So Sad

15. She doesn't need her issues vented for ratings.. That's just stupid. Any real doctor would have realized that. She needs help and for once she doesn't need her life on display. She's had her life on display since she was what... 11? Its time for her to be treated like a person instead or a source of income.

Posted at 1:06PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Valerie

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