'Dog the Bounty Hunter' greets hundreds of fans at a Christmas meetup amid Beth’s cancer battle
On Sunday, reality star Duane “Dog” Chapman made time to meet with his fans. He was at the Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs for a holiday appearance titled, “Dog is Coming to Town.”
There, hundreds of fans lined up to snap pictures with the star. His wife, Beth Chapman, wasn’t around as she battles the return of her cancer.
Lucky “Dog the Bounty Hunter” fans got to meet and greet Duane “Dog” Chapman this past weekend. If Chapel Hills Mall had a Santa Claus available that Sunday, Duane definitely upstaged him with attention.
Hundreds of his fans lined up patiently waiting to take photos with the star. Some lucky fans even received autographs from the famous bounty hunter.
For more on this story go to our Twitter account @amomama_usa. Probably because of her recent cancer diagnosis, his wife Beth Chapman wasn’t in attendance.
When Dog the Bounty Hunter is trying to figure out why you want that guy to step in a little! Pudgy gals don’t like full body shots. Step on in and get it right!!@OfficialDOGNews pic.twitter.com/JEE2nM9Eff
— Marcie (@marzelladeville) December 11, 2018
Instead, Duane brought along fellow star and bounty hunter, Bobby Brown. Despite his recent personal struggles, Duane managed to smile and show love to his fans.
I met dog the bounty hunter today. Amazing guy. Beth I wish you were here would have loved to meet you. Hope you get the card I gave to Cecily and Bonnie at the Mall in Colorado Springs. Prayers to the family. Much love pic.twitter.com/4elHzlQuwp
— Yohos (@Yohos2) December 9, 2018
On November 30, Duane was accused of assaulting a teenage boy following a confrontation at a Colorado airport. At the time, the star was with his wife who was in a wheelchair.
@MrsdogC @Derm_girl98 I’m over the moon ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/XuzvdQrHNl
— Marcie (@marzelladeville) December 9, 2018
Video footage showed, the husband and wife team waiting for an elevator when a teenager, his father, and another man approached them. The father and son began yelling and harassing the two stars.
Merry Christmas to you and Beth as well plus your entire family .. 🎄🎅
— Dee Marden (@DeeMarden) December 10, 2018
According to the 17-year-old, the altercation occurred after he asked Duane for a photo. The star allegedly declined by shoving the teenager away.
stay strong brother Beth will be healed god will help her Kick Cancers butt and will be by your guy's side in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏
— Enrique Eloy (@Enrique_Eloy_) December 10, 2018
The father and son later went to the police and accused the reality star of assault. Duane also plans to open his own case against the two as video footage revealed that the altercation never occurred.
Merry Christmas!! pic.twitter.com/svu8fj2Tl0
— Duane Dog Chapman (@DogBountyHunter) December 10, 2018
The star’s family attorney, Andrew Brettler stated:
"There was no assault. A young man approached Dog at the Denver Airport in a very hostile and aggressive manner, clearly looking to start trouble. He insulted Dog and Beth, hurled racial slurs at Dog, and threatened to 'cut' Beth if she could 'get out of her wheelchair.' The Chapmans attempted to distance themselves from this individual, but he followed them to the elevator where he continued to shout profanities at them."