Throughout the years, we’ve watched several NowThatsTV girlies make their way over to Zeus and join the network’s growing reality TV lineup. Back in April, Zeus CEO Lemuel Plummer teased a possible collaboration between the two networks.
Now, the tables appear to be turning as some familiar Zeus ‘Baddies’ pop up in projects on the other side. With Lemuel re-entering the chat, viewers are wondering what this could mean for some of their favorite reality show stars.
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Lemuel Plummer Takes To His Instagram Story Following The NowThatsTV Cast Reveal
On Tuesday, NowThatsTV took to Instagram to announce its upcoming show, Girls Will Be Girls: Act 1, featuring several familiar faces. The cast includes Zeus ‘Baddies’ MariahLynn, Ivori and Tesehki, who appeared alongside other ladies in the announcement for the upcoming show.
NowThatsTV wrote in its caption, “SURPRISEEE. DID Y’ALL SEE THIS CAST COMING?! A brand new show with the girls yall KNOW and LOVE to watch is coming to NowThatsTV! Girls just wanna have fun… but THESE girls?! Ain’t no telling how this is about to go! Who y’all think about to get WILD & who just coming for a good time?! Drop a comment.”
Following the announcement, Zeus CEO Lemuel Plummer took to his Instagram Story. He shared few messages that appeared to address the cast reveal.
“I guess when one Baddie is no longer the heaviest hitter and another has tens of thousands of people signing petitions demanding she stay off the show, they both realize their value has diminished and run to the knockoff Tubi/Temu brand. We already know they don’t have Zeus budgets so y’all must be accepting EBT payments or something…”
He continued, “Anyway, contractual breaches are very real and we will vigorously enforce every right and remedy afforded to us under the respective agreements they signed.”
Lemuel later added, “My team just spoke with some of the Baddies regarding that fake news announcement. Apparently, they don’t even have signed agreements with these girls… they merely offered them $10K-$15K to experience gang violence lol.”
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Mariah Lynn, Ivori, Diamond The Body Respond To Lemuel Plummer’s Post
Following Lemuel Plummer’s posts, many viewers assumed he was referring to ‘Baddies’ stars Tesehki and MariahLynn. Tesehki was previously known as one of the show’s heavy hitters before her fight with Big Lex, while MariahLynn recently faced backlash from viewers.
MariahLynn entered the chat with a message about knowing her worth and recognizing when it is time to move on.
“One thing about knowing your worth… you also gotta know when it’s time to take your value somewhere it’s actually VALUED. So while y’all are counting pockets, petitions and networks, I’m counting new beginnings. Never be scared to leave a table that stopped serving you especially when I brought plenty to it.”
Lemuel seemingly reacted to Mariahlynn’s message by jokingly using lyrics from her ‘Once Upon a Time’ song. “Once upon a time not long ago… like today… we’re looking to cast a Newport-less, blonde-haired blue-eyed Baddie.”
Mariahlynn continued with two more messages, writing, “No Pennie’s were exchanged,” before addressing Lemuel’s comments about contracts. “Can’t scream ‘breach’ when you breached first.”
Ivori took to Live to speak out as well directly addressing Lemmy.
She stated, “Lemmy, I hope you’re not talking about me. I pray you’re not talking about me. I’m still coming to the reunion. I’m still gonna perform. I’m still gonna beat every b***h that I need to beat up.”
Ivori explained that she’s focused on making money, taking care of her kids, and answering whenever either network calls her.She also made it clear she isn’t picking sides because neither Zeus nor NowThatsTV currently has her under an exclusive contract.
Ivori said she plans to work with both networks unless one begins paying her consistently. Although Diamond The Body wasn’t involved in the situation, she also shared her thoughts about the conversation surrounding the cast members. Diamond said she doesn’t believe anyone should be penalized for going elsewhere and getting money.
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to Lemuel Plummer’s posts, debating whether Lemmy or the ‘Baddies’ were wrong when it came to making certain business moves.
Instagram user @_theereallimaniii wrote, “I’m believing more and more everyday lemmy is behind the mess on baddies like the girls say 😩😂cause he ate Mariah up with that lil line.”
Instagram user @majestic.lexx added, “But it’s coo for him to take NTTV casts? k oh piz Lemmy”
While Instagram user @prettygangsterrrr_ wrote, “Tb gang violence wtf is baddies then? 😭😭”
Instagram user @tuxckz_ wrote, “Guys the difference is ivori started on nttv then came to zeus (upgrade) he throwin shade cs sehki n Mariah started baddies now they goin to nttv that’s a downgrade ya”
Instagram user @iOsua added, “Its only funny cause lemmy not my boss”
While Instagram user @protect2welve_ added, “They don’t know they gonna get ahh whooped over there now that TV is the projects 😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @takeaswiggs wrote, “See how Tesheki ain’t even respond? Very much boss behavior, sybau behavior, cry abt it lil man behavior”
Instagram user @donbyrd90291 added, “I’m definitely on Ivorii timing speak directly cause don’t be speaking on me cause we good right I thought so we good”
While Instagram user wrote @bella_gills12356 wrote, “Lemmy so PRESSED leave them girls alone.They can work with anyone they want. Let them get their bag. Tryna hold them hostage”
