ABC Scraps 'Backstreet Boys' Christmas Special Amid Rape Allegations

The special was set to air on December 14 with Nick Carter and his band members – AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough.

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It was focused on celebrating the Christmas season with the boy band performing some of the biggest songs from their tenth album, "A Very Backstreet Christmas."

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Unfortunately its host channel ABC scrapped it after a woman – Shannon "Shay" Ruth – alleged that Nick had raped her when she was 17.

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Shannon alleged that the incident occurred after a February 2001 concert in Washington State.

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The singer had assaulted the autistic teenager who also lives with cerebral palsy on his tour bus.

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She said it took her such a long time to tell her story because she was scared of going to jail.

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The Backstreet Boys auctioned their music and time to a devoted fan and a guest of their choosing.

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The auction started at $999, with its net proceeds going to a recognized charity organization.

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It was won by Amber Walz and Julie Wagoner.

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