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John Rich Reportedly Kicked Off Flight, Too Drunk to Fly

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"Did John Rich have a great time with fans in Las Vegas? Yes. Was there an altercation? Absolutely not," a spokesperson for the country mogul tells The Boot in the wake of reports that he was kicked off a flight Sunday (Dec. 4) for being too intoxicated.

TMZ broke the news that Southwest crew members on a Las Vegas-to-Nashville flight asked John to leave the plane before its scheduled 10:50 AM PT takeoff, deeming him too drunk to fly. Sources on the flight tell TMZ the 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner appeared to be heavily under the influence of alcohol as he boarded the plane, also claiming that John was arguing with a few passengers before boarding -- something the singer obviously denies. But all are in agreement that the singer did not argue with the crew as they asked him to get off the flight. In fact, it seems he left peacefully.

"Our crew assessed the situation and determined that the passenger was not fit for travel under governing federal aviation regulations," a Southwest spokesperson tells TMZ. "The customer was rebooked on a later Southwest flight out of Las Vegas, but chose to make alternative travel arrangements. We have processed a refund for the customer and his travel companion."

John has never been shy about enjoying adult beverages every now and then. "I've got a King James Bible in one hand and a Crown Royal and Coca Cola in the other," he once joked with The Boot. But the 'Shuttin' Detroit Down' singer also assured us that marriage has calmed him down a bit. "It definitely evens me out," says the husband of three years to Joan Bush Rich, and dad to their two sons. "If I have nobody to talk to and nobody to report to at the end of the day, with as wild as my life is, I'll wind up drinking too much, getting in too much trouble and my music would suffer."

John performed with Cowboy Troy at Las Vegas' Eastside Cannery on Saturday. "Had fun with the folks in Vegas!" he posted on Twitter. "What a great night! Country fans are the BEST! Thx for coming out to the show, see you soon!"

Watch John's 'Shuttin' Detroit Down' Video



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mrloushaqfu

he did a good job on celebrity apprentice; too bad this happened, people like John Rich and Alec Baldwin are jerks... after 9/11 flight rules changed - act responsibly.

December 08 2011 at 6:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
welikebikes

What is a guy with that much money doing on a Southwest flight?

December 07 2011 at 8:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Willie

He Is A ******** . I Would Like To Kick His Punk Ass

December 07 2011 at 4:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tnjwhite

This happens more often than reported. Good thing John left peacefully, cuz you really don't want this kind of Federal Trouble ! ! !

December 06 2011 at 1:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Melanie

John Rich sucks ass...and he sings like hell...damn drunk..

December 06 2011 at 1:56 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Dave

Ok, on the apprentice, Rich (who most people never heard of before that) was shown as being ubber wealthy and well connected, and always traveling in private jets with the Nashville Ellite. So, WHY THE HELL WAS HE FLYING ON SOUTHWEST???? They don't even have First Class?

December 06 2011 at 1:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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ROBERT W SELF

You must not listen to country music if you never heard of Big and Rich or the muzic mafia before the apprentice, why do you think he was picked?

December 06 2011 at 1:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lionsoden

Because he is conservative all the libtards come out of the woodwork, when did the south turn left anyway. If you hate your own region move north or west and finish the transformation into the pinko commie's you so long to be.

December 06 2011 at 1:32 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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ROBERT W SELF

Who says we hate our region?

December 06 2011 at 1:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Margaret

Can you imagine you or me being too drunk to fly after paying for a ticket and the airlines says OH, that's ok we will be glad to reschedule you on another flight OR we will refund your money. That's a bunch of crap. The rules don't apply to ALL, right John?????

December 06 2011 at 12:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Patricia,,,,,

You a bad bad boy Mr. Rich....shame shame...lol I think it's funny

December 06 2011 at 12:51 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
wra3577984

who really care's

December 06 2011 at 12:42 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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