Sources connected with Cher and Chaz say the criticism over a transgender contestant has given the star even more resolve to stand behind her child.
Cher is not saying which day she'll show, or if she will sing on one of the results show, but has made it clear she will be in the audience "at least once."
Insiders say Cher's motive is not to drive votes for her son but simply to show support and make a statement against what she considers to be bigotry.
Last week, the proud mom took to Twitter to hit back at those who say Chaz - her only child with Sonny Bono - coming on the show is somehow wrong.
While there have been some harsh critics, Bono has the vocal support of partner Lacey Schwimmer, as well as co-stars Elisabetta Canalis and Kristin Cavallari.
