Donkey semen will not be served on network TV tomorrow night -- the"Fear Factor" episode featuring the stunt has been yanked ... at least according to a website where NBC posts its media releases.
The controversial episode is entitled, "Hee Haw! Hee Haw!" An NBC media release teased it by saying the contestants will eat "the unimaginable."
But the NBC website no longer lists that episode as airing tomorrow ... and instead lists a repeat of an episode entitled "Snake Bite" -- which first aired on January 2.
We also checked two channel guides -- one in LA and one in NYC -- and both now list the repeat instead of the one with the donkey semen stunt. Additionally, promos for the episode are no longer posted anywhere on the Internet.
TMZ broke the story ... NBC had given 'FF' producers the thumbs up on airing the episode -- but according to our sources honchos at NBC and its parent company, Comcast, started having second thoughts after TMZ published details of the challenge.
We've made several calls to reps at NBC, Comcast, and Endemol -- which produces 'FF' -- but so far ... radio silence.
The good people at the peacock just got back to us -- NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt says, "I reviewed the episode late last week and decided it was a segment we should not air."
Sources at the network tell us Comcast was not involved in the decision.
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way to go, TMZ...doing your job a little too well ruined the epic grossness for FF watchers. We're stuck with a repeat.
Good! Enough of this stupidity from producers. They need to stop taking advantage of people that are desperate for money.
That picture is making me feel more sick each time I see it.
I agree that this should be pulled. This is going way too far. and really who in the heck would do this for $50,000? beyond poor judgement and taste. thumbs up for the decision to not go forward
Question is: Did a contestant actually drink the semen?
I REALLY wanted to see that!!! I bet the folks that participated in that episode are not happy...to do THAT and then not get on TV...lol I don't see what the big deal is...they did worse than that when the show was on before.
wasn't going to watch anyway.....but glad they pulled it. one more reason...
How pissed would you be if you did this stunt and didn't win the money or get to be seen on T.V. Karma for taking part in such a sick stunt.
wow. this may be the end for FF. I'm sure they were counting on this to give a big boost. Adios, Joe.
I WAS going to watch, for the first time in a long time. NOW I'm not. Bad move, Execs.
