“Love After Lockup” Fans Criticize Hope for Introducing Arthur to Her Family

Love After Lockup, a popular reality show, debuted its fifth season last year, with episode 39 airing on September 20. Fans have been captivated by the relationship struggles of Hope and Arthur, a couple navigating the challenges that arise after incarceration.

In previous episodes, Hope expressed her disappointment regarding Arthur’s inability to provide financial support, while Arthur struggled to find employment due to his recent release from prison and the toll it took on his mental health from the traumatic experiences he faced.

During the latest episode, when Hope proposed marriage, Arthur hesitated, indicating a desire to strengthen their relationship before taking such a significant step. Subsequently, Hope made the decision to introduce Arthur to her family as someone she envisions a future with.

However, the Love After Lockup audience reacted negatively to how Arthur was questioned and treated by Hope’s family. They expressed concerns about his mental status and financial situation, with some fans suggesting that Hope deserved to marry someone like a doctor or lawyer instead. Viewers took to X to voice their opinions.

“Hope not landing no doctor or lawyer. Her family trippin,”said one fan.

“I understand Hope’s family are concerned about her but I don’t like their tone with Arthur,”said another.

“Hope’s family really needs to be giving this energy to her unstable a*z too!”a third fan said.

“What do you do for a living besides run your mouth? Maybe ask your sister why she picked up inmate to be her man? Hope just sits there like an idiot not even trying to defend this man. Talking about his mental health and his breakdown was hitting below the belt,”another chimed in.

Many Love After Lockup fans also criticized Hope not only for pitting Arthur against her family but also for failing to defend him during the aggressive questioning.

“Hope threw Arthur under the bus with her family and then sat quietly while they ran over him. It was f*cking diabolical. I can’t stand this heffa. Arthur deserves better,”an X user wrote.

“IMO, Hope set Arthur up. Her grandpa was a correctional officer, her sister studied criminal justice. This could’ve gone so differently. Go home to your family, Arthur. Work on yourself,”another user wrote.

“Hope wrong for putting Arthur on the chopping block like this. I’m sure his self-esteem isn’t the best already,”read a comment.

“I’m unsure what this family expects from a man that got out of prison a few months ago. That’s who Hope picked,”another comment read.

Hope met her sisters before introducing Arthur on Love After Lockup Season 5 Episode 39

Before introducing Arthur, Hope met with her sisters during Love After Lockup, sharing details about her relationship and offering insights into who Arthur is. While dining, she disclosed that she was in a long-distance relationship, a reference to Arthur’s past incarceration.

Hope explained that they had met in prison, and that Arthur returned to incarceration due to the same charges—car theft, asserting that the judicial system was flawed. She shared that he had been out of prison for over two months and was currently living with her while seeking employment.

The sisters reacted with surprise upon learning that Arthur lived with Hope and were astonished by her willingness to support him financially. Hope also mentioned Arthur’s mental breakdown, explaining her patience during his difficult period. Many fans of Love After Lockup expressed their disapproval of Hope casually disclosing such sensitive information about Arthur.

New episodes of Love After Lockup Season 5 are released every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on WeTV.

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