Basketball Wives season 12 cast revealed: five return, three new faces bring fresh drama

Basketball Wives is officially back for Season 12, and VH1 has dropped the drama-packed trailer for the upcoming season.

The hit reality series returns with a fresh blend of familiar faces and new personalities, all ready to stir the pot when the season premieres Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET.

This season promises the signature mix of personal reinvention, intense friendships, explosive confrontations, and unexpected spiritual journeys that fans have come to expect. According to VH1’s synopsis, viewers can look forward to “a dynamic mix of heart, heat, and high-stakes storytelling.”

Returning for Season 12 are longtime fan favorites Jackie Christie, Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, Brandi Maxiell, and British Williams. These women bring the history, heat, and unresolved tension from previous seasons—setting the stage for even more emotional fireworks.

Joining the cast for the first time are three new faces: fitness influencer and entrepreneur Brittany Renner, hairstylist and business mogul Ming Lee, and Chantel Christie-Jeffries, daughter of returning cast member Jackie Christie. Their arrival is expected to shake up existing relationships and add new layers of intrigue to the group dynamic.

Rounding out the cast is Ty Young, former WNBA player and partner to longtime cast member Mimi Faust, adding even more depth to the show's connection to professional basketball.

With old rivalries and new alliances, Basketball Wives Season 12 is shaping up to be one of the most intense yet. Don’t miss the premiere on VH1 this May.