Marvin Anthony is the winner of Too Hot To Handle season 2, but he walked away from the reality dating competition show feeling a little salty. On Too Hot To Handle, Marvin had a relationship with 28-year-old Brooklyn model Melinda Melrose. After the season ended, however, Melinda announced she has been dating co-star Peter Vigilante. Here's why fans think Marvin is annoyed with Melinda's new relationship.
Marvin ended up winning Too Hot To Handle season 2 because Lana and his fellow castmates believed he made the most progress over the dating show's sophomore season. During season 2, Marvin had a relationship with Melinda that fans immediately became invested in. Marvin and Melinda had a natural chemistry, and although they hit a few bumps in the road, the couple ended up being fan favorites. At the end of Too Hot To Handle season 2, Marvin learned to be a better partner through his relationship with Melinda and was crowned the winner. Although Marvin and Melinda chose to stay together at the end of the season, the couple's relationship status came into question following the finale. Fans didn't know if Marvin and Melinda were still together.
Marvin explained the pair was in an ambiguous place after Too Hot To Handle season 2 because of the pandemic. Marvin is from Paris, France, and Melinda lives in Brooklyn, New York. It was extraordinarily difficult for the couple to see one another during the height of COVID-19. Additionally, Melinda revealed that Marvin ghosted her before they were meant to reunite on a trip to Mexico. This led to a falling out that they were not able to come back from. On June 6, Melinda shocked fans by announcing she was in a new relationship with a different Too Hot To Handle alum. On Melinda's Instagram, the model shared a provocative photo with TikTok influencer Peter Vigilante. Melinda's romantic announcement garnered a confused response from fans but was celebrated by her Too Hot To Handle co-stars. Even Marvin celebrated the news by commenting, "Congrats," under Melinda's photo.
Although Marvin appeared celebratory in Melinda's comments section, some fans are not sold on the Too Hot To Handle winner's acceptance of his ex's new romance. One reason why viewers think Marvin is salty about Melinda and Peter's relationship is his activity on Instagram. The same day that Melinda and Peter announced their relationship, Marvin posted a photo of himself, which he captioned, "With success in life, comes more haters. Don’t let them hurt your feelings. Use them for fuel." Many took this as a dig at Melinda and Peter's relationship. This comment also influenced fans to see Marvin's "congrats" comments as less than genuine and coated in passive aggression. The Too Hot To Handle season 2 cast's Instagram use has been dramatic. While Marvin might be earnest in his well-wishes, many fans suspect he is salty that he wasn't able to win Melinda's love.
Marvin left Too Hot To Handle season 2 as the victor, but viewers think he is currently coping with a loss. In response to Melinda revealing her relationship with Peter, fans believe Marvin is doing a half-hearted job of concealing his bitterness. While it's unclear whether Marvin is or isn't happy for his Too Hot To Handle co-stars, at least he has his $55,000 grand prize to keep him company.