Cher Will Be in the Audience to Support Chaz Bono on "Dancing with the Stars"

Cher will make a surprise appearance on "Dancing with the Stars" to support her son, Chaz Bono.

Sources have said the criticism over the transgender contestant has given Cher even more resolve to stand behind Chaz.

Cher is not saying which day she'll show up, but she has made it clear she will be in the audience for at least one show.

Cher's motive is NOT to drive votes for her son -- rather to make a statement of support and a statement against what she considers to be bigotry.