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Michael Jackson lookalikes in America fear they are going to be ruined because of the child sex allegations against the pop star.

The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges, but lookalikes say their bookings have slumped since the star was arrested and charged last year.

Las Vegas-based entertainer, Kenny Wizz, told ABC News: "I'm concerned, simply because I love what I do. I worry that I won't be accepted in the same way. I'm a professional. I, like, do the moonwalk, all the old stuff."

Other impersonators said long-standing bookings were cancelled in the wake of Jackson's arrest. They said most of the calls now come from satire shows wanting to spoof the singer.

Lookalike Joby Rogers said: "When I asked them what it was about, they hemmed and hawed, beat around the bush, and I turned them down. My career aside, I just don't want to do that to Michael, from one human being to another."

Rob Garrett, founder of lookalikes company RHRN, said: "There are guys waiting by the phone, and it's not ringing. They're concerned."