Melody Shari has officially announced her departure from Love & Marriage: Huntsville after nine seasons.
“In 2018, I made the decision to open my life to the world as a cast member on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” Shari, 39, shared in a statement on Friday, January 31.
“At the time, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that bringing this show to life had been a personal goal of mine, and now it was one more dream I could check off my list.”
The reality series originally launched as a show focused on three successful African American couples who unite to help revitalize the thriving city of Huntsville, Alabama, through their joint real estate venture, The Comeback Group.
Shari acknowledged that her time on the show has led to “opportunities beyond my dreams.”
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“I’ve had the privilege of meeting some truly amazing people while also experiencing difficult lessons about life, relationships, and friendships,” she reflected.
“I consider all of it a blessing because, without pressure, there is no diamond. It’s not easy to share some of your darkest moments with the world, but it becomes more bearable when you understand that you were created to endure the heat.”
While expressing her gratitude to fans who have “shown me grace, loyalty, and love,” Shari made it clear that this chapter of her life is now coming to an end.
Melody Shari
“This journey must reach its end, and my time with Love & Marriage: Huntsville is officially over,” she declared.
Melody Shari Leaves Love & Marriage: Huntsville
Shari first revealed her decision during an Instagram Live session on Wednesday, January 29. Since then, the mother of four—who shares her children with ex-husband Martell Holt—has expressed feeling at peace with her choice.
“I have slept like a baby,” she shared, showing no signs of regret.
On Friday, she took to Instagram once more, sharing a heartfelt message dedicated to her children.
“To my babies, WE gon’ be aight,” she wrote. “Thank you for agreeing with mommy’s decision. You, too, are now stronger because you witnessed firsthand what it means to stand firm when our doors closed… in our private moments.
Even when you, as innocent children, were attacked, we lifted each other up and reminded ourselves that GOD will handle all evil.”
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Before signing off, the reality star had one last message for her devoted supporters—affectionately known as the Melometers—who have followed her journey for nearly nine seasons.
“We are FREE.,” she declared via Instagram. “Thank you for standing by me and walking this path with me from the very beginning. Your love and support have meant everything. Now, embrace your own freedom. The chains are broken.”
Love & Marriage: Huntsville airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET on OWN.
