A singer has been removed from Oprah Winfrey’s "karaoke challenge" until domestic violence charges against him are resolved, the Associated Press reports.

Gospel singer BeBe Winans allegedly pushed his ex-wife to the ground, in a Feb. 13 incident, in which he’s been charged with misdemeanor assault. He has a Jan. 20 court date. Winfrey came in for some criticism after including Winans in the challenge, due to her traditionally strong stand against domestic violence.

–Elizabeth Jensen