Basketball Wives always brings the drama – but this season, it brings the heartbreak.
Evelyn Lozada – who is now divorced from Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson following a domestic violence incident – kicks off the first episode with an emotional exchange with her mother, Sylvia Ferrer, about what it was like losing both her husband and her brother-in-law Anthony Ochoa in the same week.
"It's just like the timing is crazy," Lozada says. "It's like two of my best friends just gone. Which feels f––––d up. You know?"
That's when she breaks down into tears.
"Why is this happening to my life? That's...
Evelyn Lozada – who is now divorced from Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson following a domestic violence incident – kicks off the first episode with an emotional exchange with her mother, Sylvia Ferrer, about what it was like losing both her husband and her brother-in-law Anthony Ochoa in the same week.
"It's just like the timing is crazy," Lozada says. "It's like two of my best friends just gone. Which feels f––––d up. You know?"
That's when she breaks down into tears.
"Why is this happening to my life? That's...
- 8/2/2013
- by Lee Hernandez
- People.com - TV Watch
Basketball Wives always brings the drama - but this season, it brings the heartbreak. Evelyn Lozada - who is now divorced from Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson following a domestic violence incident - kicks off the first episode with an emotional exchange with her mother, Sylvia Ferrer, about what it was like losing both her husband and her brother-in-law Anthony Ochoa in the same week. "It's just like the timing is crazy," Lozada says. "It's like two of my best friends just gone. Which feels f----d up. You know?" That's when she breaks down into tears. "Why is this happening to my life?...
- 8/2/2013
- by Lee Hernandez
- PEOPLE.com
On Saturday, Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson (Aka Chad Ochocinco) was arrested on a domestic violence charge, accused of head-butting his newlywed wife ("Basketball Wives" star) Evelyn Lozada during an argument in front of their home outside Miami.
Three days later, Evelyn has finally released an official statement about the incident.
“It is with great sadness and much trepidation that I release this statement addressing the domestic violence incident that happened this past Saturday," the reality star wrote in an email via her publicist. "I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me, it is my sincere hope that he seeks the help he needs to overcome his troubles. Domestic violence is not okay and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well. I’m grateful to my family, friends and...
Three days later, Evelyn has finally released an official statement about the incident.
“It is with great sadness and much trepidation that I release this statement addressing the domestic violence incident that happened this past Saturday," the reality star wrote in an email via her publicist. "I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me, it is my sincere hope that he seeks the help he needs to overcome his troubles. Domestic violence is not okay and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well. I’m grateful to my family, friends and...
- 8/14/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Evelyn Lozada is speaking out. Following Saturday's domestic violence incident involving the Basketball Wives cast member and husband Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco), she told Entertainment Tonight, "I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me." Johnson was taken into police custody Saturday after he allegedly head-butted Lozada, who was treated for a "pretty good sized" laceration at a nearby hospital, Davie, Fla., police Cpt. Dale Engle told NFL.com over the weekend. Related: Chad Johnson's VH1 Show Canceled After Domestic Violence ArrestBut the football player originally told authorities...
- 8/14/2012
- by Maggie Coughlan
- PEOPLE.com
Amidst all the drama surrounding Chad Johnson's alleged head-butting of new wife Evelyn Lozada and their VH1 reality show being pulled from the air, Lozada's family has just been touched by a death in the family.
Anthony Ochoa, who was married to Evelyn's sister Sylvia for more than 10 years, passed away Monday night (Aug. 13) after a long battle with cancer, reports TMZ. Ochoa made several appearances on "Basketball Wives" over the years and would have appeared on the reality show about Evelyn's wedding to Chad Johnson as Ochoa was the man who escorted Evelyn down the aisle.
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Evelyn tells TMZ, "Anthony was an amazing husband, father and brother-in-law. He will be dearly missed."
As we said, Ochoa, 43, and Sylvia had been married for over a decade. They had two children together.
Anthony Ochoa, who was married to Evelyn's sister Sylvia for more than 10 years, passed away Monday night (Aug. 13) after a long battle with cancer, reports TMZ. Ochoa made several appearances on "Basketball Wives" over the years and would have appeared on the reality show about Evelyn's wedding to Chad Johnson as Ochoa was the man who escorted Evelyn down the aisle.
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Evelyn tells TMZ, "Anthony was an amazing husband, father and brother-in-law. He will be dearly missed."
As we said, Ochoa, 43, and Sylvia had been married for over a decade. They had two children together.
- 8/14/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Evelyn Lozada is mourning her brother-in-law, who died tonight after a long battle with cancer ... TMZ has learned.Anthony Ochoa who was married to Evelyn's sister Sylvia, made several appearances on "Basketball Wives" ... and just last month he escorted Evelyn down the aisle for her wedding to Chad Johnson.We're told Anthony was featured prominently in the reality show about the wedding. As TMZ first reported ... VH1 has decided not to air the show after Chad's arrest for domestic battery.
- 8/14/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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