Wendy Williams might be described be as shameless, but there is one thing she's still somewhat embarrassed to admit. Friday on 'Wendy Williams' (weekdays, syndicated on CBS), she begrudgingly admitted her love of 'Basketball Wives,' as Shaunie O'Neal was her guest.

"Because of all the fighting and wig pulling, I'm embarrassed as a thinking woman to say that I love it," said Williams. "But I love it, especially when it comes on in marathon form." O'Neal then explained what reality TV was, for those confused by the concept. "Things happen," she said, "and you know, I think that's the whole point of reality TV, is that you catch what happens when it happens. Am I always proud of what happens? No."

It's an invasion of the wives!

On television, women are front and center, not just standing behind their men. There are the 'Desperate Housewives,' the 'Real Housewives' around the country, the 'Good Wife' ... Now comes 'Basketball Wives,' from creator/executive producer Shaunie O'Neal (ex-wife to Shaquille).

'Basketball Wives' (premiering Sun., April 11 at 10PM ET) follows the wives, girlfriends and significant others of NBA players. O'Neal spoke to AOL TV about why she created the show, what Shaq thinks about it and the Tiger Woods scandal.