Social media users are sharing their reactions after media personality Al Reynolds weighed in on Nia Long‘s split from Ime Udoka.
As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair’s 13-year relationship came to an end in 2022 due to Udoka’s infidelity.
Since then, Long and Udoka have reached a hefty custody settlement regarding their 12-year-old son.
Al Reynolds appeared alongside Claudia Jordan and Monroe Flame for a new episode of ‘TEA-G-I-F,’ published via YouTube on Tuesday, January 9. About 13 minutes into the show, the group shared that Udoka had reportedly been ordered to pay Long $32,500 monthly child support.
Reynolds was the first to weigh in with his reaction.
“I think it’s okay. I mean, he makes $450,000 a month [so] to pay $32,000 a month for his child to make sure that he’s safe… and that he’s provided for is the least that he can do,” Reynolds said.
The media personality then went on to provide viewers with an unpopular opinion.
“I would’ve stayed there and ate my food if I was Nia Long,” he explained. “This isn’t the first time this man has cheated on her, and I promise you if they’d stayed together, it wouldn’t be the last.”
Reynolds explained that he believes Long “got caught up in this feeling” and “let… the embarrassment of this public cheating get in between her and her relationship.”
“And that’s where she, I think, could’ve made better decisions,” he continued. “She still loves that man. That son still loves his dad. I understand that this was a public stage that it happened on… but in this particular case, I feel like this relationship would still be going on if it didn’t happen on such a huge stage.”
Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to share their reactions to Reynolds. Many didn’t seem to agree with his stance.
Instagram user @mrjerometrammel wrote.
“‘She let the embarrassment get in the way of her relationship with her man.’ He got in the way of their relationship by CHEATING! Why should Black women just tolerate abuse because money is there? Why type of advice is this? I’m glad Claudia actually stood up for her!”
While Instagram user @itsyagirlldanii added.
“People don’t be wanting you to have no type of self respect ????????♀️”
Instagram user @slaylorgang wrote.
“‘And i promise you if they stayed together it wouldn’t be the last’ — CORRECT. That’s why she left. Be fr ????”
While Instagram user @ronnebrown added.
“Everyone can’t be bought! Sometimes loyalty, love and trust is worth more than money. Everyone isn’t ok with hanging around for a check. Now, if you’re a user and you’re broke then hey. But some ppl have standards. Let’s stay out of wealthy women with standards business.”
Instagram user @u_heart_brit wrote.
“‘It wouldn’t be the last’. Why would she want that hurt over and over? Not everyone puts dignity aside for money sir. I’m glad she chose HER. Some ppl do anything for a buck.
