Who is Melinda Melrose? 'Too Hot to Handle' winner joins 'Perfect Match' Season 2 after being 'ghosted'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Melinda Melrose is set to join 'Perfect Match' in her pursuit of a long-term partner, following her appearances on 'Too Hot to Handle' and her hosting role on 'Dated and Related'. The 31-year-old single from New York is eager to foster meaningful connections on the show.
Melinda was a finalist on 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 2, and her ties throughout the show were intriguing to witness. While Melinda had moments when she was challenging to relate to, audiences found her to be one of the most intriguing members of the 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 2 ensemble.
Although her romance with Marvin Anthony didn't last beyond the season, their journey on the show inspired many. Melinda enters Season 2 of 'Perfect Match' with hopes of not just winning, but also finding an even more exhilarating partnership.
Why did Melinda Melrose and 'Too Hot to Handle's Marvin Anthony split?
Marvin and Melinda's connection was a fan favorite on the program, but viewers grew skeptical of Marvin's motives as the second season came to a close. After Season 2, viewers were curious to learn how Marvin and Melinda's love had grown in real life.
Unfortunately, the two reality stars faced a very rough romantic path ahead of them. The Covid-19 pandemic is one plausible reason why Marvin and Melinda's relationship could not blossom following 'Too Hot to Handle'.
Marvin hails from Paris, France, while Melinda lives in Brooklyn, New York. The popular Netflix reality dating program concluded production in late 2020. This was before vaccinations eased concerns about contributing to the spread of the illness.
While the pandemic provides a reasonable explanation for not being able to nurture the connection that Marvin and Melinda built on TV, Marvin's behavior on 'Too Hot to Handle' also raised doubts among viewers about his intentions with Melinda.
Melinda Melrose claims to be ghosted by 'Too Hot to Handle's Marvin Anthony
After the show, Marvin and Melinda stayed together for a period. However, they eventually had a disagreement that led to their separation. Melinda revealed during the Season 2 reunion of 'Too Hot to Handle' that she and Marvin had planned to meet in Mexico. Unfortunately, these intentions did not unfold as hoped.
Melinda and Marvin engaged in a heated phone dispute just before their planned reunion in Mexico. This led Marvin to cancel his ticket and withdraw from the trip at the last minute.
Melinda felt "ghosted" by Marvin throughout their relationship following the program, which ultimately led to their decision to end things. When viewers discovered Marvin's minimal effort in maintaining his connection with Melinda after the program concluded, many speculated that his attraction to Brooklyn model Melinda was merely a performance for the reality dating show.
'Perfect Match' Season 2 star Melinda Melrose is a fashion model at 5'5"
Melinda is a model from Brooklyn, New York. While she goes by the stage name Melinda Melrose, her real name is Melinda Berry.
Melinda's job as a fashion model is rather unorthodox due to her height. In her Instagram bio, Melinda claims that she "built a runway" for herself so that she is not too short to model on.
Standing at 5'5" tall, Melinda falls shorter than the standard model height of 5'9". Despite not appearing on traditional runways, her social media presence has proven to be a valuable platform for her career as a model.
'Perfect Match' Season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on June 7.