Adam Lambert [ tickets ]'s American Music Awards show-closing performance of his first single, "For Your Entertainment" on Sunday's (11/22) broadcast has drawn criticism from viewers who say the sexually provocative number was "raunchy" and "disgusting," according to numerous published reports. ABC-TV has canceled Lambert's planned Wednesday (11/25) performance on "Good Morning America" in response.

"Given his controversial American Music Awards performance, we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning," a network spokesperson told the New York Times.

ABC said it received 1,500 complaints, which the company said was a "moderate" response and by no means extraordinary, according to an MTV News report. The majority of callers reportedly complained about Lambert "walking" two of his bondage-costumed dancers on a "leash," simulating sex acts with members of both genders (edited for the West Coast), grabbing his crotch and those of his dancers and a forceful impromptu kiss with his androgynous keyboard player.

The "American Idol" runner-up responded to the criticism telling Access Hollywood that the backlash was discriminatory and a double standard because for decades women have been pushing the envelope.

On his Twitter account, Lambert wrote, "All hail freedom of expression and artistic integrity. Fans: I adore u."

Supporters of the glam-rocker reportedly applauded his performance, pointing out that it was no more raunchy or sexually charged than other televised awards-show performances by a variety of pop stars, including Madonna and Britney Spears.

Lambert's debut album, "For Your Entertainment" dropped today (11/24).