Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander returning to Reality Television

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

In 2006 and 2008, Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, proved to be too much for VH1. She won Flavor Flav's heart during the first season of "Flavor of Love." Behind the scenes, the couple did not make it. She returned to VH1 and won "I Love Money" and the heart of Real.

Ever since her stint on "I Love Money," Hoopz has been out of the public eye. She has been romantically linked to several athletes. In 2009, Hoopz was rumored to be dating NFL superstar, Chad Ochocinco. Last spring, she confirmed her relationship with Shaquille O'Neal.

No longer a dominant force in the game, O'Neal is now a reserve for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are his third team in as many years. Currently, he is signed to a two-year contract with the team and Hoopz lives with him in Boston. The new reality show will focus on Hoopz as she lives the life of the girlfriend of an NBA star and works as a sports trainer.

Hoopz and Shaq met in 2006, right after her stint on "Flavor of Love." At the time, Shaq was happily married to Shaunie O'Neal and Hoopz was involved with Flavor Flav. Soon, all of this changed, but the two did not find each other immediately. Since 2009, the couple has been on and off dating, but they became more serious last year. The two are rumored to be engaged and Shaq was said to have purchased her a $500,000 engagement ring.