Love & Marriage: Huntsville newcomer LaTricia "Trish" Annette is setting the record straight about her alleged history with cast member Martell Holt, and honey, the tea is piping hot.
In a candid interview with PopCulture.com, Trish expressed her frustration about how a simple personal training session somehow morphed into a reality TV drama.
"It was OK to say something because nothing really happened. So the way it came out was very frustrating and it kind of took me by surprise because I literally said to him, 'Dude, you act like it was something major. Am I missing something?'" She said.
She further elaborated:
“I’m looking crazy because I did say it was OK to say something after the fact. But the way he put it, it wasn’t even that deep and it made it weird.”
The fitness trainer, who never intended to become a full-time cast member of OWN's hit reality show, found herself at the center of controversy when her past connection to Martell came to light – particularly awkward given his ex-wife Melody's presence on the show.
What actually happened between Love & Marriage: Huntsville’s LaTricia and Martell?
According to Trish, what Martell describes as a cozy Netflix date was nothing more than a straightforward workout session arranged through Instagram DMs. While Martell's version of events paints a picture of romantic undertones, Trish maintains that the only heavy lifting involved was literal, not metaphorical.
The matter grew extremely complicated when it was revealed on Love & Marriage: Huntsville that Trish had not been open about the encounter, particularly with Melody. Looking back, she admits that this wasn't her greatest move:
"The only thing I would say made it weird was the relationship with Mel, of course, which is understandable because the sh-t was weird to me too."
She points out that while Melody knew exactly what kind of person her ex-husband was, Trish came into the situation completely blind, having never watched Love & Marriage: Huntsville or witnessed Martell's reputation firsthand.
Trish’s time on Love & Marriage: Huntsville
The turmoil surrounding Trish's previous meeting with Martell is only one aspect of her tricky entry into the Love & Marriage: Huntsville social scene. She has been managing her dynamics while navigating this situation, including her split from her husband Marques and her new life with Ken, who has taken on the position of a father figure for her teenage kids.
The situation has provided plenty of fodder for the show's loyal viewers, who've been less than welcoming to the newcomer. However, Trish sees this challenging first season as an unexpected form of therapy:
"After talking to all the ladies and opening up about what I've been going through and getting their feedback, I was like, 'Dang, I should have done this before.' It's been great. It's been a form of relief that I didn't even know I needed."
Trish is still optimistic about her future on the show despite the difficult beginning and the lingering issues surrounding her past with Martell. She hopes that a future season will allow her to show off more of her true self, including her commitment to health and fitness, as well as her family life with Ken.
Trish's experience serves as a reminder that, despite what some cast members may recall, sometimes a gym session is just a workout session in the world of reality TV, where drama frequently overshadows reality.
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Love & Marriage: Huntsville airs every Saturday on OWN TV.
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