Love After Lockup Controversy: Fans Question Why Derek & Monique are Getting All the Attention
People are disappointed that the reality show has become so popular because of this questionable couple.
We TV's hit reality show boasts a completely unique twist — the series follows various romantic couples in which one of the lovers has been recently released from behind bars. With such a premise, it's no wonder that the show has become a hit, as viewers were eager to see people's lives in such unusual circumstances and expected lots of drama to unfold on the screen.
And Love After Lockup certainly did live up to the expectation, with each romantic couple having a lot to sort out between each other. However, fans are a little tired of one particular couple distracting attention from all the others.
The couple in question is Monique and Derek, who first appeared on the show in season four. Their relationship was quite tender and loving while Derek was still in prison, but immediately after her boyfriend was released, Monique went crazy with jealousy.
She did everything she could to control him, from downloading spy apps on his phone to installing a hidden camera at his grandmother's house, completely shocking fans with such a massive invasion of privacy. And at one point, Monique boldly declared that she wanted to separate Derek from his family so that he could only be with her.
Obviously, fans hated Monique's actions, even though the drama itself was quite rewarding at first. But considering the woman's outrageous behavior, one thing remains a mystery — how come Derek and Monique became the biggest stars of Love After Lockup?
In fact, the answer is pretty obvious.
It turns out Monique hired a publicist the moment she exploded on the internet, and this helped her expand her social media reach even further. Unsurprisingly, most people who haven't even watched the show know about Derek and Monique, as all news outlets are constantly covering their every move.
Although fans are quite disappointed by this, arguing that other couples are more deserving of such attention, they still acknowledge that Monique and Derek have done a lot for Love After Lockup. Their popularity has ensured the reality show will enjoy a long and fruitful future — thanks to the new viewers this dubious couple has nurtured.