Rubi takes it! Despite rumors of Chad turning both women down, Rubi pulled it out and scored as the “winner” of Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch. And here’s what’s more: she says not to believe the hype about Chad dating Basketball Wives’ Evelyn Lozada — Chad’s her man and they’re actively pursuing a future together. Her somewhat surprising words on their enduring connection, the competition, her new ring and her time on the show are below…
Congratulations.
Thank you.
In a way, your win is not surprising: you were Chad’s number one from the beginning.
Exactly. It wasn’t really a super shock, but at the same time I did see a big connection with him and Brit. Also, she and I were similar in a lot of ways.
Besides that, was there any point where you felt uncertain?
The point where I really was like, “Oh my god, I’m in trouble,” was when Brittany came back from her overnight with him. I was like, “Something’s up,” and that’s where I was really worried.
She paused deliberately, as though, “Something’s up,” is what she wanted you to think.
We had a conversation. I don’t know if the cameras were there but it was sort of me asking her, “Hey, did anything happen?” She kind of alluded to it being pretty hot and heavy. She didn’t not tell me no.
It must have been reassuring that you won anyway.
Definitely. I was like, “Wow, I stuck to my guns and he really just wants to pursue it and get to know me.” I was like “Wow, this could be for real.” Brit was upset about it. I was like, “Since you did what you did and he still chose me, are you OK with that? How does it feel?” She was like, “I’m hurt and embarrassed” and all I could do was sit there and apologize to her.
What has it been like since the show? Is this, in fact, for real? Have you been pursuing something with Chad?
Yes. We’ve definitely been talking. We talk all the time, everyday. And we definitely have an amazing connection. I don’t know if I’m allowed to say, but we do get to see each other and it’s been way more intimate and way more real since the show because you don’t have all these other women getting in the way. You get to have real conversations. There’s no stress, no time limits. There’s a lot of a possibility.
What do you make of the rumor that he’s dating Basketball Wives‘ Evelyn?
Even while we were on the show a lot of girls were saying he was with her. There have always been rumors. It wasn’t a huge shock to me when I heard that it was out there in the media. But just like with anybody, when you hear a rumor you just ask like, “Hey what’s going on?” I asked him about it. He said Evelyn’s a friend of his, they didn’t have anything and they’re friends. And that’s all. If someone tells you something, you just have to believe them. I’m not gonna sit there and ask him every two seconds. I asked him once and he answered it and that’s enough.
When he gave you the ring, I thought it was so telling that you said, “I forgot about this.”
I totally forgot about the ring. When he presented it I was like, “Oh my god.” It was the icing on the cake. I got really really nervous when he took the ring out, I was shaking. I guess because Brittany and I were friends from the start, for me to compete against a friend was very stressful for me. In all of the stress I did forget about the ring.
So did you answer the stress with any strategy? Did this feel like a competition to you?
The only strategy I had was, “I’m not gonna let the stress of what I feel break my connection with Chad.” Even when I was arguing with Tara or just going through drama in the house, it was just like “I’m just gonna keep focusing on what we have.”
Are you wearing the ring now?
No, I don’t have it. They took it back and told me I’d get it later. They were scared of people seeing it during the show’s airing.
Regardless of what happens with Chad, it must be nice to know that you get something tangible out of this experience.
Of course. I mean why not? Diamonds are a girl’s best friend so it’s like regardless of what happens, it’s a memento of everything I’ve been through in the house. It reminds me that you can just constantly be yourself and at the end of the day, come out on top. It’s a reminder of that besides the gold and the diamonds. [Laughs]
Chad voiced concerns over your naïveté and whether or not you had a sense of Chad’s career and all that it involved. What do you think about that criticism?
I understand it ’cause a lot of girls in the house questioned his fidelity: “Is he gonna be faithful? He had a lot of issues being unfaithful.” I understand that, but what can you do? Are you gonna go into a relationship with this negativity, always thinking, “Is he gonna cheat on me?” I can’t think that way. If he says he’s ready and open for a relationship, I have to believe him. It’s not me being naïve, just open.
Has communication gotten easier with you and Chad? Much was made of your awkward silences.
I felt the most awkwardness with after the elimination with Tiphani when we were on the boat. I was really hurt by Tiphani on the date that we had. It didn’t really air, but we had a date where we cooked for Chad, and I felt like she threw me under the bus. I didn’t expect that from her because we were all so really close. When he eliminated her I was sort of hurt for her because I know how she felt about Chad and she wanted it really bad. I felt sort of emotional at the time so I think the lulls in the conversations were because of that. Now it’s totally different because I don’t have to worry about anything else, any other girls and I think we sort of moved past that. I get to act more crazy with him now than I did on the show.
Did Tiphani throw you under the bus by saying you were on the show to help your career?
It was that and she had mentioned that she was further ahead in her life because she knows how to run a business and stuff like that. In the house and in person, she was always like, “Hey can you sing me this song?” Or, “It’s good that you sing.” Everything was positive and now it’s, “Oh, she was only there for her career.” That’s something that I learned throughout the process: some people are willing to do a lot of things to compete. They’re willing to cheat, talk behind your back. I mostly stayed who I really am throughout the whole process. When I won, that was one of the things in my head: “Wow I won and I didn’t have to be a jerk to anybody or be fake.” I wasn’t gonna compromise who I am as a person or my realness as a person just to be able to win.
Was your career as a singer ever a consideration for signing up for the show?
You always think about your career, wondering if a given situation is gonna be a negative or a positive. I wondered, “Hey is this gonna be something that’s bad for what I do?” Obviously that’s a no. I’d be a super lazy person not to take advantage of the things I’m reaping now because of the show. It’d be dumb. And what I do of course depends on fan base and popularity and if this helps it, great. And Chad absolutely has no problem with it.
What did you think of your portrayal overall?
I think it was great. I have no complaints. The show didn’t really show my crazier side, though. You saw me more as being quiet, but I have no complaints. When I do appearances or MC events, people get to see my funny or crazy sides. That’s something you can always add later on. Something you can’t really take away is when you’re vulgar and when you’re angry.
What did you think of Chad’s mom saying you dressed “floozy-like?”
[Laughs] When she introduced herself, you saw me say, “Oh wow,” but that was more like, “Oh wow, what am I wearing?” And I’m at the age where I know what’s appropriate for what. I thought we were going out to dinner, then maybe out to a little lounge or something. I wanted to change but of course there was no time. But when she did mention it, it was not a shock. I agree with her. She’s a mom — I understand her concern. I can laugh at [her word choice]. And it just goes to show you a little bit about her personality. She’s a very honest person. She’s just like Chad in that way.
Right before he chose you, Chad asked, “Can you be my best friend?” Can you?
Definitely. I think lately we’ve sort of been proving that to each other that it’s more than just what we had on the show. It’s more than just a physical connection. We laugh so much together. It’s like the connection we have just totally grew. We’re more friends now than on the show because obviously we’ve been getting to know each other more. It’s a lot of phone conversations, text messaging. It’s a lot of that communication that’s important. It’s super vital because now it’s not just a physical thing as to how it was on the show. It’s more like, “Can we still maintain it when we’re not together?” And we can. I think we definitely proved that to each other.
Would you go as far as to call it love?
I think love is a super strong word. Do we have the material and the hard work to make it to love? Yes. I think we definitely have the material to get there. But should we say love love love as of right now? I don’t know. It’s a love. Like I luv him, like L-U-V. He probably feels the same way about me. But we definitely have the potential to be able to get there.
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I don’t know who is worse? Chad or T.O…. Both seem to have issues and dsyfunctional family problems.
Any of you guys see Minute To Win it last night? What a cliffhanger! Tune in tonight to see if Chad’s boy, Bernard Berrian can win $250,000, or more!! Then, watch Visanthe Shiancoe and Pierre Thomas compete for $1 Million. Tune in tonight at 8 pm on NBC. See you there!
If the rumor is true about “Basketball Wives” Evelyn; I say why not? She seems to have the personality that would fit Chad’s lifestyle. Plus she has her own business and does not need to rely on him. Also, she’s no pushover. I say put Evelyn on your team Chad.
I am so happy that Rubi won I was thought she was the one from the begining. You go girl!!
I knew Chad would pick Ruby. The others were too needy and quite frankly…… desperate. Ruby always managed to keep it cool and remained a lady through it all.
Now this new talk about Evelyn? lol Money greedy woman. Sure, she has her own business BUT SERIOUSLY?? If Chad hooks up with Evelyn- WARNING, be prepared for super high maintenance living and a potential cheater.
Momma knows best, Chad- the winner is Ruby, hands down!
I think that the entire show was set up!!! Chad had picked Rubi from day 1. She was always number 1. Where’s the entrigue and suspense??? We all knew that she would end up with the ‘ring’.
I knew Chad would pick Rubi. Why? She was the most exotic looking. I was surprised that his mother and grandmother was not more real. They should have told him and the world that women like Rubi only wanted money and fame. They could care less about his kids. Black pro ball players need to ask themselves the ultimate question. Would these women like Rubi, Tara and the other non black women want them if they were everyday ordinary guys. No. Additionally, I think that guys like Chad are afraid of educated and successful black women.
Chai i knew u was going to win girl.they always turn black down and beside he wanted u from day one.
congrats girl on ur win man i could see his lips was soft from my living room tv and dat britt had the nerve to kiss his hand dam girl do u know wat i wldve done 2 be in ur shoes mmmm…well dat why she didnt get him cuz if she watch da other reality shows da ones dat give it up them da ones dat dont make it they just there 2 screw just keppin it real wit u and listen even if ur rekationship dont go as far as u want it if da infidelity comes men can only hold out 4 so long until they get an opportunity a mans going to be a man if p$$$$ throwen in his face he going to f$$$ plain and simple whatever ur man likes read up on it support him go to games (i know i would) so u dont have these akward moments he loves and breathes football u take an intrest in it too to keep him intrested in u and whatever else he likes u gotta have more than chemistry dats the icing of a relationship cuz believe me honey their attention span dont last dat long they like new and intresting things so keep him intrested besides physical and intimacy ur bond grow even stronger…
I WANT TO TAKE A POLL BY POST WHO THINKS THERE GOING TO BE A OCHOCINCO #2 I DO CUZ RUBI TOO WEAK GOIN TO BE SITTING @ HOME WAITING 4 HIS ASS TOO CALL WHILE HES MAKING A BOOTY CALL//LMAO//HES GOING BE LIKE FLAV FLAV THREE SEASONS JUST SEEING WHO’S GIVING IT UP DIS WEEK OR DAY HAVING THREE WAYS WITH ALL NATIONALITITES IN THE BED//LMAO// START UR POST…..
Why is it everytime a Latin or white woman win some type of dating show with a black man. Black women has sh*% to say??? For starters no offense to the white women but yes I can see maybe even agree with a black woman that it could be a little if (y) with the white woman. However, when it comes to Latin women is completly different.#1.Latin people come in all colors #2. We are a strong dominant race as well #3. We are both minorities there for can relate to black culture.
Both of my brothers/sister are married/kids with black women/man. I’m HAPPY that Rubi won shes real and didnt have to be fake in order to win!!
I am so glad rubi won. I thank she has the class and style to mingle with the type of people that Chad is around. She is not on tv shows getting drunk, cussing and kissing diffrent men like the one on basketball wives, she is a fresh face and chad need to keep her for his own candy a flavor that no one in his business has taste.
My concern is where are the black women and men on these vh1 realilty dating shows whenever the focus person on the show is black? When the focus person is white there may be 1 to 3 black competitors on the show. When the focus person is black nearly half the competitors are white, why is that? There always is a white person in the final elimation episode when the focus person is black, but when the focus person is white all the black competitors are eliminated in the early rounds of the show, why is that? Just a concern I needed to express, is there an anwser for my concern?
Chad and Rubi Are no longer together!! He was talkin bout possibly doing another show at his press conference introducing his cereal (Ocho Cinco’s) at Kroger in Newport Ky. Sorry Rubi Maybe you will still get your record deal but Not on Chads Coattails
Ruby gave him the cookies. That’s all he wanted. Uh, duh. Bu-Bye.
She doesn’t have much to offer and it has nothing to do with her ethnicity. Period.
Britney was worse. She was REALLY ugly and trashy. A strong personality in one person’s mind is just an obnoxious, self-absorbed big mouth to another. Das da truf.
wow some poeple are just jealous !!
I watch the show and wish the best for them. It will work if they believe in each other and trust one another. You have to let the past be the past and focus on the future. I hope Ruby continue to be positive and true to herself. And I pray that Chad be the man he claims to be because your reputation is everything.
Good Luck
Rubi won, and was supposed to have won. She was clearly the best choice. I would have wanted her and Heather both,at the same time, together.
@ Melvyn Ellyson
Most likely it’s because it has to do with demographics. Number wise, white males, even though they have the most numerous IR relationship with Asian females, actually perform the least amount of IR relationships. It has to do primarily with the amount of white males in IR in comparison to white males in total. On the other hand. 31 percent of Asians marry outside of their race in 2008, but Asian males are the second lowest when it comes to IR relationships. This has to do with their smaller demographic population, and with a lot of their women dating outside of their race.
Statistics has also shown that black women are the least likely, female wise, to marry outside of their race, so a lot of the reasons why you don’t see black women on a television show is because for some reason, many black women aren’t interested in white guys.
this is how i see it. rubi say there is somethin there that can grow to become love. if thats your man it should already be claimed. it like u make seem like its a sometimes thing here there kinda relationship. if u have a connection with someone that is soo strong it not a l.u.v type thing it not real love its puppy l.u.v stuff. having a strong connection with someone that is real n can become love is like loving with yo eyes close.. u feel there body heat and energy from there present an thier voice warms your soul with a tone. a real true connection is feel what a mother feel or a baby when its in the wound u feel in have a strong connection with someone u have not seen. i think you are lost about you think you feel. i dont feel u have a true proper feeling about chad ochocinco, i do feel like u are in the moment an wanting fame. i personal feel u are not ready. when there a silents that mean that there not a natural connection of the soul is not there. just phyical thats something people get confused on. about how they feel. that why u are not suppose to impulse on your feeling because they can give off false feeling.im not downing u but i feel like u are not sure of your feeling about him because your passion in this interview is not real to me.
Do chad only date white or latina girls, because I felt like he let some pretty black girls go. Also we all knew that he was going to pick Rubi. And she really didn’t know who he was.
What is wrong with these guys
Why didnt he pick one of the black girls not being racist or anything but he had sum pretty one on he
I wish Chad & Rubi the best…i think Chad made the right choice by choosing Rubi…”Latinas do it better”(:
I wonder if she ever got her ring back. I seriously doubt it. LMAO!!!
please they are not going to be together after the show! this is just tv, wasn’t no connection except physical and you know that doesn’t last cause he get physical with anyone. If you can’t communicate their’s no real relationship period! Anyways he’s with that girl Evelyn from basketball wives. this is all just for tv a paycheck! look at all the other reality shows.
why did he go through a show if he knew who he was gonna pick..ugh why put other women through that..its silly..and by the way Rubi isnt the one for him but if thats what he likes then oh well..
ochocinco need to stop there are natural black beautful woman that has natural beauty pretty brown silk skin why football player and basket ball player always look for woman out of there race i mean im black,white,indian so please dont think im a hater but to the world im 100 percent black hay brothers we are out there and we look good and we know how to use our muscles.
Chow boo kat stop hatin sound like to me you need to find your ultimate catch i wish them all the best luck.If there is a two chad you let a good woman get away. You should be thankful for love being found some of yall sound like hatters. Good luck guys Rubi keep your man and ocho keep your woman cause she been there for you since day1.
Ruby looks ugly with the 10 gallons of makeup. In some scenes I could not even see her face. I kept thinking: I wonder what she looks like it’s too hard to tell. A little makeup is good but why so much? She wears more than Kim K. but at least you can tell Kim K is pretty.
Of course it’s not a real relationship. It’s tv dummies.
WOW!! Congrulation RUBI!!! From the beginning YOU where the only TRUE LADY/WOMAN from the show!! VERY BEATIFUL inside and outside person you carry yourself very well!! Chad knew he did the right choice.. Good job. By the way Basketball Wives†Evelyn” She nasty she looks like a GUY!! and total GOLD Digger. So child please…
i just want 2 say that when ppl make shows like this the relationship never last! I think chad should jst wait and that right girl will come 2 him bt if u have to do shows r whatever to find love thats stupid cuz yea u will get girls alot of girls cuz ur hot and got money bt u want someone that will be there for u even if u didnt have money r looked good for example its amazing when out n not worring about girls bt u jst happen to bump into someone and you guys started talking and click off the bat or feel there is something special about this one dont take her home and f**k her be a gentlemen take her hm and give her your phone number and meet up another day n dnt rush into sex cuz sex comlicates things.. With rubi yea she is pretty bt we all kw its not gona work out all hispanic women are jealous and crazy i would kw trust me chad bt we love to make our men happy tho!!!!!
And he did do something with the Basketball Chick, because they show them together on the season of Basketball Wives… Sorry Ruby, but u can have better!!
I think chad is cute if he does another show I’ll sign up
This is kind of funny to read now that I just read somewhere else yesterday that he asked Evelyn to marry him…which would make her now a football wife right? LOL funny how that worked out.
I think Rubi is right she shouldnt worry about the rumors she should ask chad if he is cheating then leave his butt even though he is sexy
I like Evelyn alot, and I think she’s too good for Chad Ochocinco. She really can do better.
What a lovely day for a 277050! SCK was here
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