Basketball Wives and it’s stars are facing a lot of heat in season 4 about the antics of some of the cast. An online petition has been created calling for the boycott of Evelyn Lozada’s spin-off Ev & Ocho. Celebrity personality Star Jones has commented about the bullying on the show. Some of this season’s interactions have included, wine bottle tossing and table leaping. Those actions follow up seasons past where drinks, actual glasses and a hand to the face are all common reactions to an argument or disagreement.
Both Shaunie O’Neal and Tami Roman recently offered their explanations as to why there’s so much bullying and conflict on the hit VH1 show.
Tami feels it’s the production’s fault, Shed media and by extension, VH1.
I understand where Tami is coming from, editing can change up sequence which ultimately can effect story. But a hand to the face is what it is. Editing didn’t digitally add in Ev popping Jennifer in the head with her clutch, throwing bottles of wine at Kenya or her sprinting across the table like real life “Temple Run.”
Shaunie doesn’t define it as bullying. Just strong personalities that can be hard to tame at times.
I still say, if you aren’t giving them those scenes to edit, you can’t be shaped to be violent.
Details of the petition below:
Evelyn Lozada is a bully. The violence on “Basketball Wives” is horrible and disgraceful. Physical assaults, threats, verbal abuse, and harassment. VH1 is rewarding this behavior by giving Evelyn a spinoff. Don’t reward negative behavior.Call or write Viacom who owns VH1. Let your voice be heard! See Petition Updates to view a list of VH1 advertisers with contact information.
Currently the petition has about 15,000 signatures.