Only a few days after its January 29 debut, it appears to be a “grand opening, grand closing” for TLC’s new series, “Starter Wives Confidential.”
According to cast member Monica Jospeh-Taylor, the reality show, which followed the lives of celebrity exes, will now air exclusively online for unspecified reasons. Taylor, who is the ex-wife of DJ Funkmaster Flex, expressed her thoughts on the abrupt change via her personal blog.
It’s no secret Starter Wives Confidential was plagued by legal inquiries and possible lawsuits from the beginning. Starting with Shanequa Tompkins being missing from all the episodes, her ex 50 cent allegedly had an agreement or contract with her of some sort that either prevented or made it difficult for her to partake in the show. I know before taping even began I was questioned about my posts relating to anyone connected with Lamar Odom. Luckily TLC had no control over...
According to cast member Monica Jospeh-Taylor, the reality show, which followed the lives of celebrity exes, will now air exclusively online for unspecified reasons. Taylor, who is the ex-wife of DJ Funkmaster Flex, expressed her thoughts on the abrupt change via her personal blog.
It’s no secret Starter Wives Confidential was plagued by legal inquiries and possible lawsuits from the beginning. Starting with Shanequa Tompkins being missing from all the episodes, her ex 50 cent allegedly had an agreement or contract with her of some sort that either prevented or made it difficult for her to partake in the show. I know before taping even began I was questioned about my posts relating to anyone connected with Lamar Odom. Luckily TLC had no control over...
- 2/19/2013
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
In the world of celebrity spouse reality shows, it doesn't get any uglier than TLC's new offering.
"Starter Wives Confidential," premiering Tuesday, Jan. 29, looks at seven women who stood by their men through thick and thin -- until success, fame, infidelity or violence ended their relationships. Unfortunately, the only thing that stinks worse than the show's dirty laundry may be the show itself.
The ringleader is TV personality and media entrepreneur Monica Joseph-Taylor, estranged spouse of hip-hop DJ Funkmaster Flex. She organizes a cadre of women in similar situations to appear on the show: Zakia Baum, ex-girlfriend of rapper Maino; Cheryl Caruso, ex-wife of convicted mobster Phil Caruso; Josie Harris, ex-girlfriend of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.; Liza Morales, ex-girlfriend of NBA player Lamar Odom, who's currently married to Khloe Kardashian; Tashera Simmons, ex of rapper Dmx; and Shaniqua Tompkins, ex-girlfriend of rapper 50 Cent.
In the pilot episode, Joseph-Taylor gathers three...
"Starter Wives Confidential," premiering Tuesday, Jan. 29, looks at seven women who stood by their men through thick and thin -- until success, fame, infidelity or violence ended their relationships. Unfortunately, the only thing that stinks worse than the show's dirty laundry may be the show itself.
The ringleader is TV personality and media entrepreneur Monica Joseph-Taylor, estranged spouse of hip-hop DJ Funkmaster Flex. She organizes a cadre of women in similar situations to appear on the show: Zakia Baum, ex-girlfriend of rapper Maino; Cheryl Caruso, ex-wife of convicted mobster Phil Caruso; Josie Harris, ex-girlfriend of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.; Liza Morales, ex-girlfriend of NBA player Lamar Odom, who's currently married to Khloe Kardashian; Tashera Simmons, ex of rapper Dmx; and Shaniqua Tompkins, ex-girlfriend of rapper 50 Cent.
In the pilot episode, Joseph-Taylor gathers three...
- 1/29/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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