Episode Recap: Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta – Season 12, Episode 27
The latest episode of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, titled Bae Control, aired on April 1 and featured a dramatic turn of events. Karlie confronted serious issues in her marriage to TLO when he discovered she was secretly recording him during their couples’ retreat in Mexico. In a shocking revelation, Karlie admitted she purposefully placed her phone upside down to record TLO without his awareness.
Karlie’s Confession and Justification
In her defense, Karlie shared with the cameras that her past experiences of recording and tracking her partners have, she believes, protected her from significant emotional pain. She elaborated on her trust issues, sparked by previous relationships plagued by “speculations and scandals.”This led her to feel the need to document her partners’ actions, as she suspected they would never openly admit to any infidelity. Karlie acknowledged the toxicity of her behavior, declaring her commitment to change for TLO because of her love for him.
Public Reaction and Criticism
Fans of the show were vocal on social media, particularly on X, expressing their disapproval of Karlie’s actions. Many viewers were troubled by the invasion of privacy involved in her secret recordings. Here are some notable reactions:
“Karlie is literally INSANE! whyyyyyy are you recording your husband!?”a fan wrote.
“Karlie got caught recording that man on vacation. If she smart she gone catch that flight first to remove all the recording devices she got in the house too,”another fan commented.
Further commentary highlighted fans’ concerns about the relationship dynamics:
“Karlie is such a loser. You have zero trust but rushed down the aisle to marry him anyway. Now you begging and pleaded after you f**ked up,”a netizen tweeted.
“Atp Karlie you a weirdo that’s too old to be running around recording ppl you that damn traumatized you shouldn’t be married & damn shol shouldn’t be dating,”a person commented.
Karlie’s Relationship with TLO: Seeking Reassurance
After the confrontation, Karlie’s efforts to salvage the trip led TLO to reconsider leaving. In a candid moment with fellow cast member Mendeecees, TLO shared his concern over Karlie’s behavior. He revealed, “I was actually just having a conversation with my mom. I had just bought Karlie this new purse, but it was sitting on the floor and she had the phone upside down recording.”
“I never knew it was that deep. I mean, you put Air Tags on me and cameras in our house? That’s a violation,”TLO recalled while expressing disbelief at Karlie’s actions.
Mendeecees questioned whether such constant surveillance reflected a healthy marriage, suggesting that Karlie and TLO had rushed their commitment. Karlie, meanwhile, expressed relief that TLO chose to stay, fearing that his departure would spell the end of their marriage.
Ultimately, when asked whether TLO had been unfaithful, she confirmed he had been with another woman prior to their engagement but remained tight-lipped about further details. Her desire for reassurance from TLO puzzled him, as he wondered why she required verbal affirmations of loyalty when his actions were consistently faithful.
What’s Next for Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta?
Fans can catch new episodes of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on MTV, where tensions like Karlie and TLO’s will likely continue to unfold.