Summary

• Marvin and Melinda's relationship couldn't survive long-distance challenges.
• Melinda briefly dated Peter Vigilante post-THTH before breaking up.
• Both Marvin and Melinda have moved on post-THTH; Melinda now a social media influencer.

Marvin Anthony and Melinda Melrose made it to the end of Too Hot To Handle season 2 together, but are Marvin and 28-year-old Brooklyn model Melinda together after their villa vacation? Marvin and Melinda faced challenges during their time on THTH, but they ended the reality dating show as a couple. With new challenges, such as COVID-19 and long distance, was Melinda and Marvin's relationship able to stand the test of time?

Even though Too Hot To Handle is known for having chaotic couples, Melinda and Marvin were consistent. While Melinda was insecure about Marvin's ability to be a dependable boyfriend on and off the show, they made it to the finish line as a couple. So did their co-stars, Emily Miller and Cam Holmes, who are still together in 2024. On top of leaving the show together, Marvin won due to his emotional growth throughout the season. Marvin and Melinda's relationship lasted during their stint on the show and helped them learn how to be better partners.

Marvin & Melinda Couldn't Make Long Distance Work

They Lived On Opposite Sides Of The World

On top of Marvin Anthony being $55,000 richer, much has changed since the fan-favorite couple left the villa. THTH season 2 was filmed in September 2020, when the world was reeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melinda expressed concern about being able to maintain their relationship in a world that was dramatically changed by COVID-19. After all, Melinda's based in Brooklyn, New York, and Marvin lived in Paris, . Unsurprisingly, Melinda and Marvin called their relationship off due to long distance.

Melinda Briefly Dated Peter Vigilante

She Dated A Fellow Too Hot To Handle Alum

Despite turning him down in favor of Marvin on THTH, Melinda reignited her romance with Peter Vigilante after returning to the real world. In July 2021, Melinda and Peter began posting pictures with each other on Instagram. While many were ive, some were shocked Melinda had moved on from Marvin so quickly. However, given Melinda and Peter live in New York City, their relationship wasn't a huge surprise. Unfortunately for Melinda and Peter, their relationship was short-lived. Their posts together became less common, and Peter revealed on TikTok that the two broke up in March 2022.

Melinda claimed Peter used her for clout as well in a TikTok video she posted.

Marvin and Melinda's relationship was one of the strongest on THTH. Nonetheless, their love didn't translate as well off-screen. With colossal conflicts like a global pandemic and long distances, Marvin and Melinda had an uphill battle after leaving the villa.

What Are Melinda & Marvin Up To Now?

They Have Moved On

Since Too Hot To Handle season 2, both Marvin and Melinda have gone their separate ways. For Marvin, on Instagram, he has given some updates on his current life since appearing on the Netflix reality show. Marvin began modeling alt in both Los Angeles and Paris, where he is from. Marvin recently did a campaign for YSL Beauty, which was released in September 2023 in Paris. Now, Marvin is currently based in Los Angeles, according to his Instagram bio and the last few posts he shared on the social media platform.

As for Melinda, she has stayed in the spotlight more than Marvin has since Too Hot To Handle season 2. Since appearing on the show, Melinda has become a social media influencer. Boasting over 1 million followers on Instagram alone, Melinda has been able to create a career for herself after Too Hot To Handle. She's partnered with brands like Maybelline, The Honey Pot, Revolve, and more. Melinda even likes to share getting ready with me videos, try-on hauls, skincare routines, and more. However, what Melinda is recently known for is briefly appearing in Perfect Match season 2.

Melinda was adamant Harry kissed throughout the season.

Melinda arrived at the Perfect Match season 2 villa halfway through the season after going on a date with Chris Hahn from Dated And Related, which she hosted in 2022. However, she didn't match with anyone and wasn't seen again until the boy's day when all the unmatched women appeared again. During the boy's day, Melinda was fooling around with Harry Jowsey and later claimed he kissed her. Since he was with Jessica Vestal at the time, he denied the claims, making Melinda look like a liar.

Melinda and Jessica even got into it at one point when everyone reunited at the villa, where Harry continued to deny the claims. However, Melinda was vindicated later on when Netflix dropped the proof that Harry did kiss her. Harry even confirmed the kiss happened later on once the show finished airing.

Too Hot To Handle is available to stream on Netflix.

Source: Peter Vigilante/TikTok, Marvin Anthony/Instagram, Melinda Melrose/Instagram