VH1 Pulls NFL Star Chad Johnson's Reality Show Due to Domestic Violence Accusation: Right Thing to Do?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/08/14 16:00:00

Related Topics: Chad Johnson, evelyn lozada, Vh1, Chad Ochocinco, Sports, miami dolphins, Ev and Ocho

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VH1 isn't taking any chances. The network has yanked Chad Johnson's (aka Chad Ochocinco's) upcoming reality show after the NFL wide receiver was charged with domestic battery in an incident involving his wife, "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada.

"Due to the unfortunate events over the weekend and seriousness of the allegations, VH1 is pulling the series ‘Ev and Ocho’ from its schedule and has no current plans of airing it," the network said in a statement on Monday. More bad news for Johnson: the Miami Dolphins has dismissed him from team.

Johnson, a former contestant on Dancing With the Stars," was arrested on Saturday after allegedly headbutting Lozada during an argument, leaving a 3-inch cut on her forehead. According to reports, Lozada claims they got into a fight after she confronted Johnson about a receipt for a box of condoms. The couple married on July 4. Do you think VH1 did the right thing?

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KaliKush420 2012/08/15 02:40:08

Yes

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He should take those headbutts to major league soccer
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Texas Gal 2012/08/19 05:07:40

Yes

Seriously - he head butted his wife. I heard the 911 call from the neighbor - he indicated that she was probably going to require stitches. What man, who is any kind of a man, would do such a thing. I'm glad they yanked his reality show offer. I saw the video where he was groveling, trying to keep from losing the show. He was very apologetic then.

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elijahomar496 2012/08/17 03:55:01

No

Did'nt even wait til he had his day in court! Guilty until proven innocent , not surprised black men are held to a different standard than any other race of people.

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kevracer 2012/08/15 19:07:11

Yes

We can only hope that all the television networks and NFL owners maintain a level of ethics and not hire this joker for anything.

His "talent" on the football field was marginal at best anyway

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BlondeAphrodite 2012/08/15 16:58:25

Yes

but i gotta say he is looking hot!

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Ekua 2012/08/15 16:15:50

No

People still buy Chris Browns lousy music, so..... what's the difference here? Each of them deserve a boo.

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Tom Trojan 2012/08/15 16:15:20

Yes

Time to stop giving this clown a microphone.....

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the fuze 2012/08/15 15:02:46

Yes

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It's about time somebody held these guys accountable.

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glen 2012/08/15 11:45:15

Yes

Go back to Ochocinco freakshow ! How the hell can you hit a woman ! As@#$le

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mwg0735 2012/08/15 09:49:24
sglmom 2012/08/15 08:11:52

Yes

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Seriously ..
you have to ASK This question?

(There's NO EXCUSE for ABUSE .. period. NO ONE should be promoted, paid, or in any way 'celeb-ed' for ABUSE of another .. cut it off from all income and publicity at this time).

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george 2012/08/15 07:30:42

Yes

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I'd say overall Chad Ocho had a pretty bad weekend.

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Eric 2012/08/15 05:53:32

Yes

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Especially since there is a restraining order and the wife is filing for divorce. What would be in the reality show with just him?

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Queen B 2012/08/15 04:36:35

Yes

And why is she on TV for that matter? She's no better than him with the temper tantrums.

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ktmg 2012/08/15 03:57:37

Yes

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A man should never hit a woman no matter how much of a big mouth bi*** Evelyn is. She has acted like a damn fool on her show more than once but doesn't deserve the abuse.

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Rock 2012/08/15 03:48:09

Yes

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Arrested, cut from the team, and now his wife has filed for divorce. That's a really bad week by any standard.

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joewhite650 2012/08/15 03:47:52
KaliKush420 2012/08/15 02:40:08

Yes

+4
He should take those headbutts to major league soccer

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glen to KaliKus... 2012/08/15 11:47:18

It's called a Glasgow kiss or a Dublin handshake

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KaliKus... to glen 2012/08/15 19:50:23

+1
That works

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JingerJewels 2012/08/15 02:25:28

Yes

+1
He was a knuckle head anyways

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jerry 2012/08/15 01:04:36

Yes

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A thug and a punk who can catch a ball...that's all

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TikkiPurdy 2012/08/15 00:52:18

Yes

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I would not be cheering him on.

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melissa 2012/08/15 00:48:45

Yes

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I agree with the producer's of the show because if the show would have continue to air on VH1 that would send a wrong message to women in domestic situation that this is o.k and it not . First of all it's not o.k for a man to lay his hand on any woman period. THAT MY OPINION.

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Tennessee3501 2012/08/14 23:56:43

Yes

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They should also send him to Grantanamo Bay and have him waterboarded until he learns how to treat women!

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Alvin 2012/08/14 23:43:00

Yes

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Absolutely

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FatherLiberty 2012/08/14 23:04:03 (edited)

No

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I think its kind of ridiculous how everyone is guilty and punished immediately by the public before any trial happens nowadays. People can immediately have their lives destroyed by some loud mouthed liar at any moment these days. And most of that is driven by the media which usally always hypes the story far beyond the actual facts of the case. Sure, he might be guilty of this, but why not just let the justice system do its thing?

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Sheila to FatherL... 2012/08/15 02:28:58

You have a point actually. I would say however when it is someone who has signed ethics and morals clauses papers he should be suspended until found not guilty. But IF he is vindicated then he should be reinstated.

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rich 2012/08/14 22:52:28

Yes

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Physical intimidation or violence in relationships is not allowed! Take that to the football field if that's what you want to do, with some folks who agree to it!

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WWZ Captain 2012/08/14 22:41:14 (edited)

No

in all fairness to Chad...haven't all of us at one time or another wanted to beat the hell out of any/all of those reality T.V. bitches ?!? I would NEVER condone hitting a woman, I think it's a coward thing to do...but for those bitches on the " housewives" of anything, I say CHOKE SLAM 'EM like the Undertaker or Kane !!

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Neetrab25 to WWZ Cap... 2012/08/15 00:02:39

lol. I know!! And I'M A WOMAN!! Seriously, why believe a word any Basketball wife would say?? Yes, she had cuts, but how do I know it wasn't caused by something else?

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El Prez 2012/08/14 22:01:06

Yes

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The guy is a walking disaster. At 34 he acts like some stupid teenager. He also seems to be completely self destructive. Who could rely on him?

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Lanikai 2012/08/14 21:42:42

Yes

+3
Head butting his wife, splitting her head open and trying to act like it is all her fault?

Yep, cancel the jerk.

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simplex5 2012/08/14 20:51:16

No

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It's sad these days. You make a mistakes and pay for them thru your pocket? What is the world coming to. Why is it always about money! No one is Perfect...Not one! He's not even guilty yet!

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JimShou 2012/08/14 20:41:56

Yes

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LOCK HIM UP AND THROW AWAY THE KEY.....HE WILL DO WELL IN PRISON ,,LOOKS GAY .....

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Keeping It Real 2012/08/14 20:20:32

Yes

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If it's true although there's talk that she actually did the head bunting, either way it's the network choice.

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Heisenberg 2012/08/14 19:58:06

Yes

+2
Yes! Why celebrities even have reality TV shows is beyond me.

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/08/14 19:49:36

Yes

+2
Yes

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TisSheilah 2012/08/14 19:46:15

No

If he is an abuser, they hurt his partner. First, men who abuse don't take repsonsibility for their behavior, so they blame their partners when they lose stuff. Secondly, his partner will have less resources should she decide to leave.

VH1 could have used the opportunity to educate people about the real life issues surrounding domestic violence but they chose to make it worse for the alleged victim. So sad....

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Sheila to TisSheilah 2012/08/15 02:31:46 (edited)

Their show was about a relationship. That does NOT HAPPEN in a good relationship and shouldn't be on TV as a reality show.

Any extra excuse to stay (she did it on that show and they are fine now) is not a good thing. That comes to you from someone who did have to decide to leave once.

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SOUL4REAL 2012/08/14 19:29:04

Yes

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Yes, they did the right thing by pulling Evelyn and Chad reality show,they were a " Train Wreck" on "Basketball Wives"! I seen this coming so it's not a surprise to me,Chad and Evelyn are nothing but "Media Whores"! Excuse my "French"!

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