Draya Confirms She’s Returning to Basketball Wives LA + Kanye West Caught On Set of Kris Jenner’s Talk Show

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Draya Michele, of Basketball Wives LA, will be returning to TV. Since last season wrapped, there have been rumors that a few cast members are receiving pink slips, with no opportunity to return to the spin-off show, created by Shaunie O’Neal. There were even talks that the entire cast would be fired.

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This week, Draya confirmed her return, writing:

BBW5 premiers tonight on @vh1 !!!!!! Don’t miss it. I love this cover, every show has it’s favorites ?… (PS: I’m on BBWLA which premiers this winter incase you’re looking for me) ….. Excited to see what the originators have in store!! #evelyn #shaunie #tami

Reportedly, Malaysia Pargo, Gloria Govan and Laura Govan will not return. The jury is still out on Brooke Bailey and we’re told that the very colorful Jackie Christie will return. And in other TV news…

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The rumors are true! Kris Jenner has snagged her daughter’s boyfriend/baby-daddy, Kanye West, for her daytime talk show. this week, E! News confirmed  that the show was taped Monday but will not air until Friday. So just what will Ye be chatting about? According to Us Weekly, viewers will see a more candid side of the rapper, while he opens up about a range of topics from baby daughter North West to dealing with media scrutiny over his relationship with Kim.  Check out the teaser: