Why? Man W/34 Kids by 17 Women Gets Reality Show

[orangeblossom]

Why give this man more media time?

madamenoire.com/521149/jay-williams-is-coming-back-to-tv/

Oprah and OWN are determined to dominate the ratings this year. Now that the network has pinpointed exactly what it is viewers want to see, they’re on a roll.



This September the network is sticking to the formula and reuniting with Jay Williams. For those who don’t remember, Williams is the man with 34 children by 17 different women. Iyanla sat down with him and several mothers of his children for one of her “Fix My Life” shows.



According to Variety, this time around Jay, of Atlanta, will have his own show where he will try to mend the relationships with his family, children and mothers of his children. Iyanla will be helping to guide him along the way.



While Jay certainly needs to “do the work,” to borrow a phrase from Iyanla, I do wonder if all of this fame and recognition is going to his head.



At the same time, with his track record, full of irresponsibility, it’s doubtful that Jay would attempt to repair these relationships without the cameras around.



Which might have been what his daughter was arguing all those months ago when she said she resented Iyanla for giving her father another way to dodge his issues.



I still don’t believe Iyanla is to blame, particularly when Jay is ultimately the only person who can hold himself accountable. But I do get the sense that he’s more interested in being seen than he is in repairing and rebuilding the relationships he’s broken.



What do you think about Jay getting his own show? Is it more hurtful than helpful?

[pixy0stix]

This man must have a magic dick. I can't think of any reason why all these women keep humping him.

[secretlyevil]

Sadly people will watch this crap.

[josieposy]

Is the $$ going to the kids?

[meshaliuknits]

Has he already been on Maury?

[omgzombies]

Same reason there's a million Real Housewives shows, people will watch it.

[elleblue]

No.

[emisi]

He's going to end up with even MORE kids out of this because women who want to be famous will hump his magic dick.

The man is horrible and I hope all the money goes to the kids.

[NitaX]

What's the title? Whoop That Trick? Because that's what will happen with this installment of ratchet tv.

[runblondie26]

Omg, this guy is legendary. Many of my coworkers used to work for the state's child support program, and I've heard many stories about him and his baby mamas' antics in court over the years. He was there basically every week.

Apparently he looks like Cee Lo Green IRL, which makes it even more interesting that he was such a "ladies man".

[Mrs.Rad888]

Maybe one of his paychecks will include a voucher for a vasectomy.

[summer]

Mar 26, 2015 19:09:01 GMT -5 @soudesafinado said:

Is this what Oprah wants her legacy to be?

What would Maya Angelou say?

[cookiemdough]

After seeing him on the Iyanla show this is a waste. He has no interest in learning about himself or improving his relationships with his kids

[kirra]

I thought Oprah was better than this. Too many kids to support by multiple women isn't something to praise (I'm making assumptions here, but not many people make enough to support 34 kids, although the show will probably change that).

[ECB]

Mar 27, 2015 6:51:40 GMT -5 tillie said:

Her network is doing very badly. That's the only reason why she is doing this.

I don't think I've watched her network at all, ever. 

Regardless, this is very disappointing.  The ONLY redeeming factor would be if OWN set it up that any money he makes has to go to his kids. 

[iammalcolmx]

I like Welcomes to Sweetie Pies and 2 Fat 2 Fly.

[eponinepontmercy]

Mar 26, 2015 19:09:01 GMT -5 @soudesafinado said:

Is this what Oprah wants her legacy to be?

She's also responsible for unleashing Dr. Oz and Jenny McCarthy and a whole bunch of other woo into the world.  Her legacy was shaky anyway.

[mrsbro]

I really hoped Oprah would move more into the direction of the "Our America" with Lisa Ling than this type of thing. That series was awesome, then again Lisa Ling is a huge girl crush of mine.

[ttt]

Has Oprah really ever been about anything but $$$$?

[cookiemdough]

The programming for Super Soul Sundays is great.

[jeaniebueller]

Mar 27, 2015 7:35:09 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

Mar 26, 2015 19:09:01 GMT -5 @soudesafinado said:

Is this what Oprah wants her legacy to be?

She's also responsible for unleashing Dr. Oz and Jenny McCarthy and a whole bunch of other woo into the world.  Her legacy was shaky anyway.

don't forget about Tom Cruise jumping on her couch and unleashing his crazy to the world.