Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco reportedly got into an intense argument this weekend over a condom receipt, which led to Chad allegedly head-butting his new wife and leaving her hospitalized. Chad was later arrested and charged with simple battery and misdemeanor domestic violence. But Chad’s woes didn’t end there! Shortly after news of his arrest made headlines, the former All-pro wide receiver was released by the Miami Dolphins. And now, the couple’s new reality show has been nixed by VH1!
Evelyn and Chad, who tied the knot just over a month ago, have been preparing for the premiere of their Basketball Wives spin-off series Ev & Ocho, scheduled for September 3 on VH1. But upon hearing the news of Chad’s arrest, the network has pulled the show from their fall line-up and released the following statement:
Due to the unfortunate events over the weekend and the seriousness of the allegations, VH1 is pulling the series ‘Ev and Ocho’ from its schedule and has no current plans of airing it.
The show chronicled Evelyn and Chad’s journey as a couple — dating, becoming engaged, and their 4th of July wedding ceremony. Unfortunately, their happy ending was short-lived, and this marriage may end up rivaling Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ infamously short union when it’s all said and done! (As of today, Evelyn and Chad have been married just 40 days.)
There has been no mention of the “D” word yet, but with Evelyn following through on the assault charges (and her reality show career now in jeopardy), it’s hard to imagine we won’t be seeing the divorce papers turning up on TMZ soon.
For posterity’s sake, here is the press release about Ev & Ocho including the fact that they planned on ending the first season with a two-part wedding finale:
VH1 INVITES YOU TO THE WEDDING OF EVELYN LOZADA AND CHAD OCHOCINCO
NEW SERIES “Ev and ocho” (working title) premieres September 2012 on vh1
Santa Monica, CA – March 12, 2012 – VH1 has signed “Basketball Wife” Evelyn Lozada and her fiancé, NFL superstar Chad Ochocinco for a new series showcasing their upcoming wedding, including all the scheduling, details and drama that lead to their special day. The eight-part series “Ev and Ocho” will premiere September 2012 and consist of eight half-hour episodes concluding with a two-part wedding finale.
VH1 has followed Evelyn’s story through four seasons of “Basketball Wives” - beginning with the end of her engagement to NBA player Antoine Walker, to her single life and now her current relationship with Chad Ochocinco. After going through their own set of peaks and valleys in this new relationship together, they are ready to take the next step to “I do” – with cameras in tow. Watch as VH1 presents a behind-the-scenes look at Chad and Evelyn and their journey to become “Mr. and Mrs.”
Audiences will get a glimpse into all aspects of Evelyn and Chad’s relationship, from the tumultuous times, having to deal with cheating rumors and heartache, to dealing with the often negative and always invasive tabloid press, social media criticism of their partnership and tough family decisions about who’ll walk Evelyn down the aisle. Viewers will watch Evelyn and Chad work through their dream wedding with celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine and decide on important details including the cake, the designer dress, the exclusive invite list and more. Preparation will not be easy as these stars battle the balance between their hectic daily schedules and planning a celebrity-studded wedding. Planning “happily ever after” is never a smooth course.
RSVP for this special event and tune in to watch “Ev and Ocho” premiering September 2012.
Shed Media and JUMA Entertainment are producing the series. Executive producing for Shed Media is Nick Emmerson, Alex Demyanenko and Sean Rankine. Executive producing for JUMA Entertainment is Bob Horowitz and Lewis Fenton. Executive producing for VH1 are Jill Holmes, Tom Huffman and Jeff Olde.
Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco wedding photo: VH1/Mike Colón/Getty
Ev & Ocho promo photo (with green background): VH1/Piotr Sikora
