Chad Johnson & Evelyn Lozada Deny They Are Back Together

By: Amanda Anderson-Niles

Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada ended their relationship and short-lived marriage on a rather violent note when Chad got arrested last year for headbutting Evelyn during an intense argument over a box of condoms. One by one, the couple lost pretty much every bit of “accomplishment” they achieved as a couple. But those close to Evelyn say the biggest blow and cause of her to file for divorce was actually the cancellation of her reality show with Chad that was slated to appear on VH1. The show, entitled Ev & Ocho, was supposed to give fans a close glimpse into the former couple’s lives as they took the steps to become husband and wife. Once Chad began to suffer public backlash for assaulting Evelyn, the network decided to put an axe to the show.

Although there were reports that Chad and Evelyn’s divorce was finalized late last year, Chad claims that the two are still married. In a recent interview with ESPN’s First Take, Chad claims he purposely signed the wrong name on the divorce papers, therefore the two are still husband and wife legally. He also made it clear that he does want a reconciliation with Evelyn, and was undergoing counseling to “get his family back.”

The couple mainly communicated with each other via code messages on Twitter while a no contact order was in place, but after Evelyn requested the no contact order be lifted, many began to speculate that the former couple was in the process of getting back together. Then of course, Chad tweeted that the two were living together again, therefore giving more ground to the rumors.

The other night, the former couple made an appearance at an event together, and pictures of them holding hands at the event spread like wildfire to the gossip blogs. By just a glance of the pictures, it did at least look like Evelyn and Chad were pulling a Chris and Rihanna, especially since Evelyn’s been hinting that she wouldn’t be against it on her Instagram account and interviews.

But Evelyn says the pictures aren’t telling the right story.

The reality star took to her website late Monday to explain why she was at the event with Chad, and why holding hands with him meant nothing.

She writes:

I attended a dinner with Chad’s daughter, not only because I love baby girl like my own, but to support Chad and his fan appreciation dinner. While at the dinner, several photos popped up on the Internet of Chad and I holding hands, while in the process of blessing the food. The blogs made last night seem as though, we walked hand and hand into the restaurant announcing a reunion, which wasn’t the case.

I care for Chad, we are friends and we love one another, however, we are still separated, not living under the same roof and working on ourselves because we have a long way to go. This is a normal and realistic process for anyone and I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I know God holds it and I’m taking things one day at a time. I appreciate the love from so many of you and right now I’m still working on becoming a better person. Chad and I are attending therapy separately, meeting with a Life Coach and trying to figure out how to work on our individual selves and navigate through this entire ordeal.

 

Chad also chimed in on the rumors and claims that he and Evelyn are not back together via his Twitter account:

 

 

Interesting.