The family of the late Michael Jackson is reportedly at odds over whether his three children should star in an upcoming A&E reality show about the famous family.
The buzzed-about program will reportedly include Michael's kids - Prince I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince II (Blanket), 7, although not everyone's happy about it.
Count eldest sister Rebbie Jackson, 59, who has refused to be in the series (called The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, set to air in December) among the detractors.
Rebbie, who has been rumored to be a potential guardian for the three children now and down the line, along with her mother Katherine Jackson, "feels Michael would be rolling in his grave if he knew his kids would be on this show," says a source.
Given that Michael fiercely guarded the children's privacy and raised them with the hope they would lead the normal life he never had, she's probably correct.
The children of Michael Jackson at the star's July 7 memorial service.
While youngest sister Janet Jackson, 43, is on board, mom Katherine, who the kids are currently living with "is just going along with things," a source continues.
Still, one of the creators of the program - which will be either five one-hour episodes or 10 half-hour episodes - says the entire family shines on the series.
"We have 23 cast members with the last name Jackson," executive producer Jodi Gomes said. "They've done a great job opening up about losing a brother."
In addition to coping with the loss of their father, the children have all been the subject of paternity rumors since he passed away. Should they be left alone?
Should Michael Jackson's children be on a reality show?
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October 14th, 2009 3:21 PM
That's sick! Really, they've just lost their father and now people want to make a reality show about it!! Thats awful!
October 14th, 2009 3:50 PM
They have the nerve to try and make money off those kids. The family should not be allowed to collect any profits and all proceeds should go to the kids. OH!!! Vote not to let them on the show. It' underage pimping.....
October 14th, 2009 8:20 PM
i heard that the grandmother disregarded these rumors saying that they are not going to be staring in the show
October 14th, 2009 8:21 PM
if they are then that is really disgusting for the family to be profiting over the death of mj and exploiting his children
October 14th, 2009 11:07 PM
those poor kids!
October 14th, 2009 11:07 PM
is everything becoming a reality tv show now?? im so freakin sick of them expolting kids!!! its just sad!
October 18th, 2009 11:46 PM
MJ would roll over in his grave, these poor kids have been through enough without people wanting them to star in reailty program
October 24th, 2009 4:40 PM
To be honest I don't think this is the time for the children to be exposed to this. They just lost their father and that is hard enough for them right now. Let them take time to really grief. The boys seem to be going threw alot so don't put them threw anymore. There is going to come a time when those children will make there own decision to talk about their father,it's just not now. For Paris let her grief as well... i vote no not at this time. in the future than yes
November 8th, 2009 6:52 PM
Thank god that's not happening
November 22nd, 2009 10:32 PM
i think paris is relly pretty and yea they should get there own realty show and prince he is smart and cool blanket is cute small gifted