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Let’s be real for a second—if you’re on TV, YouTube, or any type of reality show, and you can’t handle people talking about you, you may need to seriously rethink your career choice.
When people talk about me I don’t watch and block it, except for my Archbishop and my husband because he sort of matters. And baby I be mad as he$& too. So I get it but I also know it is part of the process.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying every person on screen is soft or easily offended. Nor do I think the person I am mentioning is either.
In fact, I like her. I like women who are bosses and business leaders.
The truth is, I believe the woman I’m referring to—yes, the one who used to grace Love & Marriage: Huntsville—was tough-skinned, classy, and anointed. A woman of God. I believe the Lord showed me how much He loves her. She’s favored. That’s clear.
But this blog isn’t about that. It’s about us too—the viewers, the fans, the armchair critics. Listen if we aren’t emotionally invested enough to feel so comfortable dragging these public figures like we actually know them the show will not grow in popularity.
I’ll admit it: I’ve watched shows and talked wild about certain characters. Not because I hated them, but because, well, that’s part of the TV experience. It’s fun and if you attack these fans the show diminishes. People stop watching because they loose their investment in you.
It’s entertainment, right? We love the villain—but we can’t stand them either. It’s complicated. It’s a love hate relationship. I loved seeing Melody on vacation. And talking about her life experiences. Otherwise, I wouldn’t watch.
Let me give you an example. The other day I saw the promo photo for Love & Marriage: Huntsville and guess who I didn’t see? Melody. I was so mad. Mad like it was personal. Because whether you like her or not, that show was her idea. That’s her baby. Her platform. Her contribution. And yet... she wasn’t there.
Now, I’ll be honest. I stopped watching for a while. Life got busy. But seeing that photo stirred something in me. It reminded me that these shows survive because of support—from people like me. Like you. We can’t scream “representation matters” and then stop showing up when people we love—or love to debate—aren’t getting the spotlight they deserve.
I didn’t always agree with Melody. I’ve yelled at my screen. I’ve rolled my eyes. But I also saw myself in her. I saw my niece in her. That woman was strength, elegance, strategy, and vision. When she stopped being friends with old girl I totally understood. So yeah—I want her back on my screen. I miss her energy. I miss that fire.
The bigger lesson here? Being in the public eye takes grit. You can't crumble every time someone has an opinion about you. If you're called to be seen, you’ve got to be built for both the praise and the shade. And if you’re a viewer like me, maybe it’s time to remember that the people on screen are still people. They bleed. They pray. They cry. They get tired. They have dreams.
So while we sip tea and form opinions, let’s do it with grace. Because at the end of the day, TV might be scripted, but life isn’t. And real life? It hits a lot harder.
I think if she returns I will do reviews of the episodes.
What do you think? Should Melody return? And how do you feel about the way we treat reality stars and influencers online? Let’s talk.
