The latest episode of Love After Lockup season 5, titled "Indecent Proposal," has stirred up significant drama among viewers as it revealed an unexpected love triangle involving inmate Hunter and two women - Kate and Kaleigh.
The show, which follows relationships between free individuals and their incarcerated partners, took an explosive turn when Hunter confessed to developing feelings for Kaleigh, whom he met through Write A Prisoner while maintaining his relationship with Kate.
Ironically, it was Kate who had initially encouraged Hunter to join the platform for financial support, unknowingly setting the stage for this complicated romantic entanglement.
Love After Lockup fans react to Hunter’s love triangle with Kate and Kaleigh
Fans of the show took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions, with many drawing parallels to previous love triangles in the series' history.
“Hunter dating two women and got them both on the show. Oh this is about to be MESSYYYYY,” a fan tweeted.
“Hunter is in a love triangle from behind bars? Wow!” one fan commented on X.
“Wait what? Fell for who? Hunter is a double agent” a fan said.
Several viewers pointed out the irony of Kate's situation, while others drew parallels to earlier storylines from the show.
“Hunter got a little too comfy with that extra income” another fan tweeted.
“So Hunter is pulling a Michael and is talking to two girls on the outside” a fan tweeted.
“Hunter pulling a Micheal! Finally a new Sarah/Megan triangle” another account tweeted.
The revelation particularly resonated with longtime viewers, as fans tweeted:
“OH SNAP! We officially have a #LoveDuringLockup love triangle! Let's hope Katie, Hunter and Kaleigh are as entertaining as the previous Lockup triangles!” an account tweeted.
“Hunter is going to be hunted when these women see this show!” another fan tweeted.
“Hunter is a pig, there’s gonna be a major cat fight when these two show up the day of his release.” a fan tweeted.
Some fans rose to Hunter's defense:
"You can’t open that door and then wonder why people feel attached. You think they hand over money for hi’s and bye’s? Girl he been puttin in work," one fan commented.
What happened during Love After Lockup Season 5?
The episode revealed the complex dynamics of Hunter's relationships, with Kaleigh expressing deep commitment by getting his initials tattooed on her leg. In a particularly revealing moment, she shared with a friend:
"There's just something about our connection that I just can't quite describe, like, just intuitively, it just feels like him and I are supposed to be together and there's not a doubt in my mind that he's the one for me."
Meanwhile, Kate, unaware of the depth of Hunter's connection with Kaleigh, demands he end his relationships with the Write A Prisoner women. While Hunter promised to "cut the cord" by the following week, his private confession to cameras painted a different picture. He admitted to having "no idea" who he would choose to break up with, ominously acknowledging that "doomsday is coming."
The situation has become increasingly complicated as both women envision a future with Hunter in Love After Lockup, who appears caught between his genuine feelings for Kaleigh and his established relationship with Kate. The episode highlights the unforeseen consequences of prison pen-pal relationships and the complex emotional entanglements that can develop, even from behind bars.
As Love After Lockup fans brace themselves for what promises to be an explosive confrontation, Hunter's dilemma showcases the complex realities of maintaining relationships while incarcerated. With Kate still in the dark about the true nature of Hunter's connection with Kaleigh and Kaleigh's unwavering commitment symbolized by her tattoo, the stage is set for a dramatic revelation.
The upcoming episodes will undoubtedly reveal whether Hunter can navigate this precarious situation or if it will all implode spectacularly.
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Love After Lockup airs on Fridays on WeTV at 8.00 pm ET.
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