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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M A 2012/08/14 19:17:45

Yes

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Who was stupid enough to give this guy a show in the first place

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Edwin Diaz 2012/08/14 19:08:26

No

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Got nothing to do with his private life.

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smitty 2012/08/14 18:38:12

No

I don't really care either way. WTF was going to watch this anyway.

NFL star? Maybe former NFL star. What has he done in 5 years besides run his mouth.

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gregaj7 2012/08/14 18:33:53

No

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Proof?

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wamcalif 2012/08/14 18:31:21

Yes

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It seems the right thing to do for Chad Johnson. He can get away from the limelight (which is a demon in and of itself), and refocus his mind on what's going to provide him with the stable future he desires. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from those who have gone before him. Football is a young man's game, and careers (and the endorsements they bring) are short. He has to go back to basics and shed the lice of fame. Look at Terrell Owens...only the latest sports star to end up broke, in prison or dead.

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Bronar 2012/08/14 18:30:06

No

His pal Chris Brown (who I am sure MTV still plays) could come over and they can slap their women around together. What wholesome television for the family... Didn't Ed Schultz beat his wife too, maybe they could get him to do a kick off interview!

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alexander0322 2012/08/14 17:58:32

No

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I think the producers could of taken Advantage of this & send him to rehab & got him some help...Nobody really knows what happen--the Wife was upset because she found a box of Condom reciept!!..Let's all keep this in mind for her to persue Charges....

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↓←↑♣→NV... to alexand... 2012/08/14 19:15:23

Yea she found the Reciept, and argued but he head butted her and according to police reports, she has a laceration on her face from it.

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lolo 2012/08/14 17:37:08

Yes

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good move seeing how they are probably not together anymore.

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Neetrab25 to lolo 2012/08/14 18:38:56

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if they ARE together still, that's on Eve. She better not complain about him "headbutting" her again. SHE decided to stay with him.

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Kigan 2012/08/14 17:23:32

Yes

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I'll admit, I'm surprised VH1 pulled it. At least there is one network that won't put up with such things.

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Melizmatic to Kigan 2012/08/14 17:46:29

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It's probably not so much anything as 'noble' as integrity, as it is an unwillingness to risk potential liability.

That's the same network that pulled 3 of its "top" shows ( Megan wants a Millionaire, I Love Money 3, and I Love Money 4) about 3 years ago, due the brutal murder of Jasmine Fiore.

She was married to a contestant who appeared on all 3 shows and was the main suspect in her death.

http://www.people.com/people/...

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Kigan to Melizmatic 2012/08/14 19:47:48

I never thought it to be about their integrity. Rather, that they would be the network unwilling to risk any sort of liability. Other networks are glad to take that risk, and VH1 isn't known for high standards.

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Melizmatic to Kigan 2012/08/14 19:55:17

No kidding.

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Healingme 2012/08/14 17:19:55

Yes

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As soon he changed his name, he became violent omg!

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Melizmatic to Healingme 2012/08/14 17:48:55

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Um...

Do you mean when he changed it back to 'Johnson' from "Ocho Cinco"?

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Mack 2012/08/14 17:19:55

No

+1
The show would be more interesting now.

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Neetrab25 2012/08/14 17:17:56 (edited)

No

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I see I'm the only one who voted "no" in this poll.

I don't know Chad or Eve... however, I have seen Eve on her basketball wives show and she is one who is known to start confrontations, drama and probably lies..

Now, Chad? I don't know him personally, however, I don't think he should have been cut from the team because of this "domestic violence".

There was a headbutt and this is making it seem like he beat her up like crazy. It sounds like this is just an accident, but of course I could be wrong. I don't know if he's had domestic problems in the past, but if he has, why was she still with this man? They've dated for a long time and now that they're married, he all of a sudden starts "headbutting" or beating her up? Why are we just hearing about domestic violence abuse NOW with Chad?? I think there's more to this story.

I think it's wrong to cut him from the team. You don't go to fill out a job application and there be a question of whether you beat up women/men or not. Why does his team think they even have a say in this? Now, I DO understand VH1 pulling the reality show between them two. You don't want the public seeing them living their lives in the inside of their homes if something like this will be a problem.
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OOPS!!! After reading th...

I see I'm the only one who voted "no" in this poll.

I don't know Chad or Eve... however, I have seen Eve on her basketball wives show and she is one who is known to start confrontations, drama and probably lies..

Now, Chad? I don't know him personally, however, I don't think he should have been cut from the team because of this "domestic violence".

There was a headbutt and this is making it seem like he beat her up like crazy. It sounds like this is just an accident, but of course I could be wrong. I don't know if he's had domestic problems in the past, but if he has, why was she still with this man? They've dated for a long time and now that they're married, he all of a sudden starts "headbutting" or beating her up? Why are we just hearing about domestic violence abuse NOW with Chad?? I think there's more to this story.

I think it's wrong to cut him from the team. You don't go to fill out a job application and there be a question of whether you beat up women/men or not. Why does his team think they even have a say in this? Now, I DO understand VH1 pulling the reality show between them two. You don't want the public seeing them living their lives in the inside of their homes if something like this will be a problem.
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OOPS!!! After reading the article again, I want to say, I thought this was a poll asking whether we think it's fair that Chad be cut off the team because of the Domestic Abuse thing. I was polling "no" for THAT. NOT the reality show. I'm glad they pulled the reality show!!
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Healingme to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 17:23:04

I think they cut him off because people were complaining about him

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Neetrab25 to Healingme 2012/08/14 17:25:25

I guess this was a way out for them? I just think it's wrong. I haven't kept up with him and what he's been doing on the field, but I like the guy (what I've seen of him, anyway). What would they complain about? He hasn't been confrontational.

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smitty to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 18:39:41

He had other issues with the team. He is a has been. Not even sure why Miami picked him up.

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Neetrab25 to smitty 2012/08/14 19:04:37

I don't really care. I'm not a fan of any team he's on.. I just like the guy's personality. Even if he was a has been, the team knew he'd bring more fans in just to see how he'd fit with the team.

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smitty to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 19:09:14

Not necessarily. We got rid of him here in cinci for a reason. Our team sucked. It has for God knows how many decades.

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Neetrab25 to smitty 2012/08/14 19:31:31

His situation was almost like Lebron James' situation in Cleveland. I didn't blame Lebron for leaving and I'm not going to blame Chad for leaving/getting cut or whatever. Neither guy had ANY helping pieces on their team.

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smitty to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 19:35:31 (edited)

What are you in Pittsburgh. Come on he sucked at cincy. I know I watched him. He pretty much did nothing in NE.

I didn't blame Lebron for leaving either. One thing. Lebron still has talent.. A ton of it I may add. Chad gots nothing.

He had a gimmick. He was a whiny crying baby.

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Neetrab25 to smitty 2012/08/14 20:05:55

No, but you're close. I'm from philly area. How did Chad suck? He had great numbers there, no? He must not have been much of a problem because he spent a good decade in cinci.

I loved is gimmicks..lol! They made me laugh. Especially the hall of fame jacket. love him or hate him.. he made people laugh.

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smitty to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 20:10:17

First year or two yes he did. No one covered him. Then he got covered and no one threw him the ball because well he didn't do much. Then he whined. Then he cried.

Look man us fans had to deal with this crappy team forever.. Then he comes and whines and cries like a little btch. He just plain didn;t have any game left after the first 2 or so years.

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Neetrab25 to smitty 2012/08/14 21:16:29

sorry for you.

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smitty to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 21:28:02

Why? Feel sorry for the bungels. I could always choose not to purchase tickets. I sent my season ticket back.

Home games I didn't have to watch. They weren't on TV anyway.

I became a Steelers Fan. I couldn't be a Brown's fan.

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↓←↑♣→NV... to Neetrab25 2012/08/14 19:20:22

I like the guy too but according I police reports she has a laceration on her face from the head butt, I'd head butt her too to be honest lol

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Neetrab25 to ↓←↑♣→NV... 2012/08/14 19:30:07

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Yeah, I read the article. I still think it may have been an accident. But even if it wasn't. I don't think his name should be dragged through the mud making it seem like he tried to kill her. I think if he wanted to hurt her he would have slapped or punched her. I don't know... Peeps would probably be surprised to read that I'm a woman because I am kinda taking Chad's side on this one. If I didn't see who Eve was on that basketball wives show, I would have rethought this.

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Healingme to Neetrab25 2012/08/15 17:53:09

What happen if it was your mom or your sister?

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TimothyBrianFoley 2012/08/14 17:16:54

Yes

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nobody wants to promote violence towards women that's wrong

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retrograve to Timothy... 2012/08/14 18:04:35

If they didn't want to promote violence against women they wouldn't air half of those shows. Hell, it ain't episode if the women aren't throwing punches among other things at each other.

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Justin Teufel Hunden 2012/08/14 17:12:21

Yes

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If I wish to watch animals, I'll put the tube on Discovery or National Geographic.

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louisa 2012/08/14 17:10:35

Yes

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He headbutted her.. uh who does that?

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Neetrab25 to louisa 2012/08/14 17:20:44

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Sounds like it was just an accident. Like you said, "who does that?"

If he wanted to hurt her, he probably would have punched her or slapped her or something. I never even heard of headbutting a woman, that's why I think there's more to the story, and I think Eve (who is known for creating drama) is MAKING THIS INTO SOMETHING MORE DRAMATIC than it really is. Everybody should know she's a gold digger anyway, so she probably thinks it's payday for her, then she can divorce him and be free of him.

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louisa to Neetrab25 2012/08/15 18:38:52

Yes that's what i was thinking as well. I've never in the world heard any man of headbutting a woman, the whole story seems a bit strange to me. I do believe that chad might have done something to hurt her but headbutt? again who does that?

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