Bret Michaels replaces Seinfeld at Trump event

Bret Michaels has been confirmed to replace Jerry Seinfeld at the upcoming charity golf tournament to benefit the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Seinfeld pulled out of the 5th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational on Thursday, claiming that he had become "increasingly uncomfortable" with Donald Trump's questioning of Barack Obama's citizenship, instead opting to make a financial contribution to the organisation.

Michaels was later asked to step in and accepted the offer, telling HollywoodLife in a statement: "Donald Trump and his family have been wonderful to me, and St Jude's Children's Hospital is one of my favourite charities, so I'm honoured to have been asked by Eric and the rest of the Trump family to be a part of this event and help raise money for such an admirable cause.

"We should never allow the spirit of generosity to be overshadowed by divisive political beliefs - and when it comes to saving the life of a child, there is absolutely no room for political rhetoric and red tape. Regardless of political views, the only thing that should matter is the lives of these children and their families, so I'm eager to offer my assistance to St Jude's Children's Hospital in any way that I can."

Eric Trump added: "Bret Michaels is an amazing family friend, father, philanthropist and real American for stepping up to the plate to keep the focus where it belongs."

Donald Trump previously blasted Seinfeld's decision to cancel his appearance at the event, claiming that the comedian had "disappointed" the sick children at St Jude's.