Updated: Ciara claims music video ban

Ciara has said that the decision by some music stations not to air her new video during the day is "unfortunate".

The promo clip for current single 'Ride' features the star in a number of skimpy outfits and in one sequence has her riding a mechanical bull in slow motion.

When asked about MTV reportedly not playing the video during the day, Ciara told Metro: "It's unfortunate because I'm very proud of the video. I have to accept their decision to only show it after 9pm.

"I had a feeling maybe they'd want to edit some bits here and there but it definitely came as a surprise when a different channel in the US banned it outright."

However, an MTV spokesperson told DS of the video: "Not only have we not banned it but it is currently in rotation on-air and online with no restrictions."

Furthermore, music station BET claimed that contrary to reports, it also did not ban the video and instead offered to edit the promo, but never received a response from the star's representatives.

Of the bull-riding sequence, Ciara added: "It was fun. I held on okay but it gets a little bit painful after you do it four or five times."

Asked what the single is about, Ciara replied: "It's about riding hard for your man's love".

> Click here to watch Ciara's video for 'Ride'