"Horrified and devastated" — The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On star Scotty recalls watching his journey on the show

On December 10, Scotty from The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On appeared as a guest on The Viall Files, hosted by Nick Viall. Upon being asked if he had watched the show, Scotty admitted that he saw his journey unfold on the TV screen.

Host Nick Viall then inquired about Scotty's biggest takeaway from his experience on the show. Scotty shared his thoughts, revealing that he had been "devastated" while watching the episodes. He expressed his discomfort with how he came across on the reality show, describing himself as appearing "angry, aggressive, and combative" without reason.

Watching The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On back, Scotty was struck by how certain moments were represented. He acknowledged the importance of first impressions and recognized that he hadn't made the best one. Scotty said that he was surprised to see his appearance, claiming how his actions and behavior had been stitched together to form a specific narrative.

"I think to be completely candid, I was watching the first five episodes, and I was both, like, horrified and devastated. Like, to be honest, like, I can't really be more vulnerable than that," stated Scotty.

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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On's Scotty believes the reality show showcased only the bad aspects of his journey

As the conversation went further, the female host of the podcast, Natalie Joy, noted that Scotty was "very well-liked" throughout the show, except for the last episode. Scotty expressed uncertainty about this assessment. Nick Viall chimed in, suggesting that while Scotty was likable, there were moments where he came across as "reactive" or off-base, which may have thrown people off.

Nick, who had also been on reality TV with The Bachelorette, empathized with Scotty's experience. He acknowledged that reality TV editing can be unpredictable, and participants must accept that the show will highlight both their positive and negative moments. Viall pointed out that the editing process can likely create an unbalanced representation of a person's character.

Scotty shared his own perspective on watching back The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, feeling that the editing made him appear negative, with only a tiny fraction of his positive moments being shown.

"For me, what it felt like watching back was like 99.9% bad, and like maybe 0.1% good," stated Scotty.

The discussion shifted to Scotty's time on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On with his partner, Zaina and their conversation in episode 5. The female host mentioned a moment where Scotty spoke highly of Zaina, who seemed to genuinely appreciate his words.

For the unversed, Scotty and Zaina were living together in the show and Scotty made a sarcastic comment about Zaina eating without him. Scotty clarified that there was more context to the situation. He explained that during the conversation in question, he and Zaina were actually laughing together. The reaction from viewers was strong, with many interpreting Scotty's comment as a sign of upset.

Scotty recounted the actual events leading up to the conversation, including a lighthearted morning routine with Zaina. He claimed to have made a joking comment about her eating without him, which was taken out of context and portrayed as a serious issue on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.

"I was like, so surprised at how many people reached out to me and were like, 'Why did you get so upset at Zaina for eating without you?' And I'm like, 'We were completely joking,'” claimed Scotty.

Scotty acknowledged that, as a viewer, it's essential to read between the lines when watching reality TV. He pointed out that his past experience in a long-distance relationship would have been impossible if he were genuinely upset about something as minor as eating without him. Nick Viall chimed in, saying that reality TV often doesn't leave room for sarcasm.

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Catch all the episodes of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 on Netflix.