Tami Roman Reportedly Apologized to Evelyn Lozada Before Walking Off Stage at  ‘Basketball Wives’ Reunion

After a “Basketball Wives” fan account reported that Jennifer Williams skipped the reunion show altogether, the Jasmine Brand is reporting that her co-star Tami Roman has left during a reunion show taping.

“She told Evelyn [Lozada] that she was sorry, thanked everyone for a great season, then walked off the stage,” a source said of Roman apologizing for claiming she lied about her domestic violence incident with ex-husband Chad Johnson.

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It’s not clear if Lozada accepted the apology, however. During one of the first few episodes of the season, she was relentless about the “Livin’ Lozada” star’s involvement in the highly-publicized moment that led to the end of her marriage.

“You lied on Chad,” Roman said. “Because you a fake ass b—-. You know you was fighting that man. You were having all kinda issues all along. But because the neighbors saw … now you wanna be the domestic violence spokesperson.”

“[Producers] were upset and totally blind-sided, but that’s the nature of these shows.” The source added of the reaction to Roman’s abrupt departure.

Despite such moments being part of the way these kinds of reality shows work, the Jasmine Brand reported it could have put Roman’s BBW spin-off series in jeopardy.

Just last week Roman was pictured in Mona Scott-Young’s offices with her longtime boyfriend Reggie Youngblood.

“Living my blessed life 🙌🏽🙌🏽 #Squad @monascottyoung @reggieyb1 @erndukes,” Roman said in a caption of the image.

The couple was there likely discussing plans for their show, “Beverly Trill Billies,” which will follow their blended families — Roman’s city-dwelling clan along with Youngblood’s family who is native to Houston — as they navigate life together.

It’s reported to begin filming this summer and is due to air on VH1.

Meanwhile, fans aren’t too surprised about Roman’s actions during the taping.

“You can kind of tell Tami has outgrown ‘Basketball Wives’…she has a lot of things going on right now. Her going back and forth with Evelyn for the show you can tell she is over it.”

“BOOKED AND BUSY!!! I know that’s right Tami!”

“Always liked Tami. She is obviously over the BBW fake drama.”

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