VH1 Pulls the Plug on ‘Ev and Ocho’

Ev and Ocho

VH1 is pulling reality series “Ev and Ocho” from its schedule. Shocker!

The reality series starring NFL player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and his wife Evelyn Lozada was expected to follow the married couple as they make their wedding preparations and highlight their big day.

However, VH1 has reconsidered plans to air the series following allegations of domestic violence. The network said in a 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.”

Chad was arrested Saturday in a domestic violence dispute, after allegedly head-butting Evelyn during an argument. Following the arrest, Chad was dropped from the Miami Dolphins.

The reality series was schedule to premiere Sept. 3 on VH1.

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Weekly TV News: ‘Luck,’ CBS, & Showtime.

Hi guys!! A lot occurred in our TV world this week. I’ve got some sad news to share and some great news. First the sad news:

HBO cancels “Luck” after the third Horse died, last Wednesday during production. Although, the series was renewed for a second season a few days after the series premiered in January.

Rosie O’Donnell’s “The Rosie Show,” 7 p.m. talk show on OWN has been canceled after just five months on air.

Discovery’s “Man vs. Wild” has also been cancelled.

Are you sad to see these shows cancelled?

It is never too early to start planning your fall line-up. Showtime announced Monday, that “Homeland” and “Dexter” will return Sun, Sept 30. The seventh season of “Dexter” premieres at 9/8c, while “Homeland” second season premieres an hour later at 10/9c. Also announced this week, Season 8 of “Weeds” and Season 2 of “Episodes” kick off Sunday, July 1, at 10 p.m. EST.

VH1 to air a two-hour Wedding special for “Basketball Wives” Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco. The engaged couple will star in a spin-off show called,”Ev and Ocho.” The show includes eight, 30-minutes episodes on VH1. “Ev and Ocho” will document the days leading up to the big finale, the Wedding. Did you see this coming?

The award-winning  Gospel singers, Mary Mary’s reality series is set to premiere March 29 at 9c on WE tv. The series “Mary Mary” will show the challenges the sisters face as they balance their roles as wives, mothers, and singers. ”Mary Mary” premieres in a special time-slot on Thursday, Mar. 29 at 10|9c. The reality show will then air in its regular time-slot Thursdays at 9|8c beginning April 5, with ten, hour-long episodes. Click here for the sneak peek.

E! picked up Dina Eastwood reality series, “Mrs. Eastwood and Company”. The reality show will follow the life and career of Dina, Clint Eastwood’s wife and his two teenage daughters, Francesca and Morgan. ”Mrs. Eastwood and Company” reality series kicks off on Sun. May 20.

Will you watch these reality shows?

A couple of reality series are premiering this week. “La La’s Full Court Life” starts Mon, March 19 at 9 p.m. EST on VH1, while “Styled by June” kicks off at 9:30 p.m. EST on VH1. Click Here  for “La La’s Full Court” trailer.

Some early renewals were announced this week, NBC renewed its freshman series, “Grimm.” While CBS renewed eighteen shows on its schedule. The shows include: ”The Good Wife,” “Blue Bloods,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Mike & Molly,” “NCIS,” “CSI,” “NCIS: LA,” “Criminal Minds,” “Survivor,” “48 Hours,” “60 Minutes,” “2 Broke Girls,” “The Amazing Race,” “Undercover Boss,” “The Mentalist,” “Person of Interest,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

Are you happy about this news?