Basketball Wives has been renewed for an 11th season, according to a recent announcement from VH1. The return of original cast member Evelyn Lozada to the show after a brief break bodes well for the forthcoming season of the venerable reality series. She is making her third appearance in the franchise.
In addition, Brittany Renner, Vanessa Rider, Jac’Eil Duckworth, and Clayanna Warthen are the four new cast members. “Sisterhood, growth, and adversity as new and returning cast members continue to evolve and face life’s challenges head-on,” is the theme that VH1 promises the upcoming season will center upon. Many well-known characters have chosen not to come back, and one prominent cast member has left because they might spend decades in federal jail.
Which “Basketball Wives” Cast Members won’t be back for season 11?
The cast of season eleven is undergoing a significant change. Season 10’s seven wives are not coming back. DJ Duffey, Brittish Williams, and Brandi Maxiell won’t be back for season eleven. Due to persistent conflict with her co-stars, Malaysia Pargo quit in the middle of season 10 filming. She does not have any plans to return for this season, however, there are rumors that she might at some point.
On Instagram, DJ Duffey revealed her departure from the show, writing, “I will miss sharing my life with fans of the show, but I won’t miss the drama.” She was obviously still very upset over her battle with Brandi, who hasn’t announced her intention to leave the program. She was conspicuously absent from the cast announcement, though. It’s very possible that she was dismissed again because she has a history of being fired from the show, but for now, this is just conjecture.
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The reasons the British will not be coming back are clear. In season ten, her legal troubles were a story factor. Most recently, she entered a guilty plea to 15 charges, including social security fraud. The single mother, who is currently facing 20 to 30 years in prison, is married to international basketball player Lorenzo Gordon and they have a 5-year-old daughter together. Because she was acquainted with Lozada in real life, Shaunie Henderson (previously O’Neal) has announced that she will be appearing. However, Henderson will handle First Lady responsibilities at her husband’s Texas church and serve mostly as an executive producer for the future season.
It’s As If Evelyn Lozada Has Never Left
Since Evelyn is a beloved character, her comeback is well appreciated. She was a cast member of Peacock’s newest celebrity dating series, Queen’s Court, so she has undoubtedly been busy since her departure in season nine. She met and eventually got engaged to LaVon Lewis, the co-founder and creative director of Connect Branding, a marketing firm, on the show. It is hoped that viewers will be able to see the development of their relationship and some wedding plans.
She stated that she needed more time with her family and that she wanted to make way for additional opportunities when she departed the show after season nine. It’s safe to assume that one of those chances was to fall in love at Queen’s Court. Fans can hope that this new romance will continue after years of dating athletes who aren’t always considered to be ideal love partners.
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The 11th season of “Basketball Wives” is Breaking the Mould
According to VH1, this season will focus more on the personal development and transformations of the cast members than it will on the drama. This season, Dallas Wings player Natasha Howard and Jac’Eil Duckworth became the first same-sex couple. Brooke Bailey, Jennifer Williams, and Jackie Christie are rumored to be making a comeback.
Summary
“Basketball Wives” is returning for its 11th season with original cast member Evelyn Lozada making a comeback alongside four new cast members. The season will revolve around themes of sisterhood, growth, and adversity. Notably, several previous cast members, including DJ Duffey, Brittish Williams, Brandi Maxiell, and Malaysia Pargo, will not be returning. The season is expected to focus on personal development and transformations, with a same-sex couple, Natasha Howard and Jac’Eil Duckworth, making their debut.