Oh Boy: TV One Has a New Sitcom Starring Elise Neal, Miguel Nunez and…Tami Roman

June 20th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Source: stylepulse.com and exposay.com

I’m perrrty sure when Tami Roman said she was going to be starring in a sitcom on the “Basketball Wives” reunion we all hoped it would go away like her Sister 2 Sister column, but no such luck. The reality TV recently star sent out a message on Facebook confirming the gig saying:

“Keep a lookout 4new comedy on TVOne called BELLE[S]. Starring Elise Neal, Ella Joyce and ME! God is good. Thank you TV1 execs, Ed Weinberger, Miguel Nunez Jr and Phaedra Harris 4 believing in me!”

Am I the only one who’s excitement over a show with Elise Neal was killed by the mere mention of Tami’s name? Earlier this year when TV One announced it’s upcoming series, “Belles” was included. The sitcom is supposed to be centered on an upscale soul food restaurant, but that’s about all the description that’s been given so far. According to BlackThespian.com, Tami created the series and Miguel Nunez, Jr. is producing it alongside the TV One execs mentioned in Tami’s Facebook message.

Over on Sister 2 Sister, people are already talking about boycotting the show or at least not watching. It’s too bad after Elise’s hiatus she’s back on a program associated with such a nut.

What do you think about Tami appearing in this show?

Brande Victorian is the News and Operations Editor for MadameNoire.com. Follow her on Twitter @Be_Vic.

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  • http://twitter.com/riteDciginz riteDciginz

    I am not familiar with Tami Romans previous shows. However, I watched
    one episode of the show. That episode seemed to promote negative
    stereotypes that suggest that black people are incapable of preparing
    both healthy and tasty meals for their families. First the fact that
    eating too much sugar, salt, and lard grease can impact problems like
    diabetes, was mentioned. Unfortunately, they concluded that these
    unhealthy cooking practices were necessary for black people to enjoy
    dinner. I was particularly disappointed when the little girl in the
    family attributed the soul in soul food to the large amounts of sugar,
    lard, and salt that her aunt added to the food. The end of the show
    almost seemed like a sketch comedy spoof to mock stereotypes of black
    families. I would like to know what anyone else thought of this episode.

  • ibdyw5

    People make mistakes. Let’s hope she learned from it and, matured. I won’t boycott everthing she is doing because of make a few bad choices. We will see if her behavior changes over the next few months. I will watch because her behavior shouldn’t affect others.

  • EloiseM

    I can’t get over this writer saying such unprofessional things about ANYTHING. For this reason alone, I will watch this show and support any sponsor that I can by buying it’s products. The writer of this article must be either JEALOUS of Tami’s TRUSTWORTHINESS, TRUTHFULNESS AND BEAUTY. People should think for themselves. If you really dissect Ms Roman behavior and convictions you would PRAISE HER NOT TRY TO DEMEAN HER. You should be a person of real quality like Tami. And no iI don’t know her personally, but from what I see of her on BBW/Miami, I truly admire her. She is what you see. No fake there. I you people think your opinion matters to a person of quality like that, You Are Sadly Mistaken. Your negativity regarding her will, I guarantee you, make her WEALTHY. See if you can improve yourselves as Tami does when she sees the need. Commendable isn’t it?

    • Teesh

      Are you serious EloiseM? Did punk’d hire you to comment on here? How is her OPINION unprofessional? Are you familiar with blogs and how they are written? You have obviously been drinking the same ratchet kool-aid as Tami. The problem with our society is that we reward reckless people with endeavors that they don’t deserve and ignorant people like you reward them. I can’t with you. If you disagree, then disagree but don’t accuse the the writer of being jealous. That was foolish and idiotic.

      • Obama 2012

        If I were on Foodstamps and BBW came to me and said, “Act up, get our ratings up and we’ll pay you a great salary,” I have kids to feed…I’m acting up and providing for my kids. Judge lest ye be judged. All things being equal lets go out and register people to vote.

        • Teesh

          That’s gerat for you. Tami on the other hand is an “actress”. Check IMDB. Chick had gigs and if she really wanted to feed her kids, she could have gotten a 9-5. If that’s the case would you be a stripper? Would you be a drug dealer? By any means necessary, right? Tami probably had other options. Her pride wouldn’t let her choose them. And the reality is, who she is on Basketball Wives is who she is in real life. Did you see her act ratchet on The Real World???

          • Obama 2012

            Yes I did…because it was on TV…IT’S A TELEVISION SHOW! Which means it is for the viewing audience’s entertainment. If folks like you were not watching BBW and The Real World and being entertained, they would not continue to PRODUCE those shows. Weather you like it or not, you continue to watch and that’s gets the rating numbers up, so they keep PRODUCING those types of shows. I admit i watch sounds of those types of shows my self and say they are hot, ghetto mess, yet I WATCH. And you are right, Tami is an actress, a very good one because she has you thinking that’s who she really is. Unless and until you meet her, remember your words, “SHE’S AN ACTRESS.” Also, remember she has raised two daughters on her own and they are great, talent, intelligent young ladies, one is headed to University next year. She’s doing something right.

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  • ms. lady

    I will watch the show her personal life has nothing to do with a tv show there are lots of people who are hot heads in the industry. By her doing a reality show we see it first hand. If the storyline and acting is great i pernally do not care.

  • marie3548

    will not watch will not support Tami or any of her future endeavors

  • mrsamazn

    TOO BAD!!! Love Elise Neal but I refuse to partake of anything PSYHO BULLY TAMI is a part of!!!!!

  • Yvette

    Although Tami showed the world her true colors on BBW, I think she will be on her best behavior on the set of this sitcom because if not, she will lose this gig just like the one she lost with Sister 2 Sister magazine. Other than Shaunie O’Neal, no one else is afraid of her, and let’s face it she has no other checks coming in besides BBW and that won’t last forever.

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  • http://twitter.com/brandnewdaydesi brandnewdaydesigns

    Kind of a life lesson. People we least expect to achieve, somehow do.

    • EloiseM

      That is correct, simply because when naysayers keep digging holes for someone, the intended person DOESN’T FALL IN, but gets noticed more and richer. The naysayers that OVERKILL lose every time. Notice the word “Overkill”.

  • annah

    Pray Ms. Elise doesn’t do anything to piss off Tami. We all know Tami is such a thug. #hoodrat

  • http://www.facebook.com/conealb C O’Neal Black

    It’s too bad Tami is associated with this project I can’t support anything she’s associated with !

  • Stephanie Lewis

    I would like to know where the last name Roman came from. First she was Tami Akbar, then Tami Anderson and now Tami Roman. She just keeps collecting last names.

  • Coco J

    I think this show will be AWESOME, since Tami has been taking acting classes for 4 seasons (sarcasm)..she’ll really bring the drama!

  • Teesh

    I had the same reaction you did and I refuse to change it. i will NOT support anything that has Tami Roman’s name on it. Poor Elise. Her comeback is overshadowed by our disdain for all things Tami.

  • gracie

    Hmmm will she play a bully in the sitcom ??? I am just over Tami and the crew…..

  • Common Cent$

    I will reserve my judgement for now bcuz I love Elise Neal and can overlook Ms. Roman as long as the content is good.

    • EloiseM

      You are one of the few intelligent ones commenting on this site regarding this article. Thank you.

      • Obama 2012

        I will watch, because it means the rest of the cast will have a job! I refuse to try and stop my people from getting ahead. I will also spend more time helping the President get re-elected than I will on these blogs trying to but folks out of work. I LOVE Miguel and Elise, I’m sure the show will be great.

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