Chris Brown Withdraws From Kids’ Choice Awards

Chris Brown at 2008 KCA- Looks like he won't get a blimp this year

One option the fans won’t have at the Kids’ Choice Awards is voting for Chris Brown.

Although Chris Brown received a lot of nominations, the R&B singer who has been charged with assault and making criminal threats against his girlfriend Rihanna, has decided to withdraw his name from the nomination, his spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

“Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song,” the statement says. “Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated.”

“While Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues, pending legal proceedings preclude his doing so at this time. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so.”

Since Tuesday, there has been an online petition that has received more than 5,200 signatures stating that Chris Brown and Rihanna should be withdrawn from the competition.

On Tuesday, Nickelodeon stated Chris Brown would remain in the ballot in his categories. But after he withdrew his name from ballots on Wednesday, the KCA said they respect his decision.

“We are confirming that Chris Brown has decided to withdraw his nominations from the Kids’ Choice Awards,” KCA said. “We agree with and respect his decision, and are looking forward to presenting a great event for our audience.”