"MESS gala" — Married to Medicine fans react as Phaedra falls short on fundraising promise

In the latest episode of Married to Medicine, titled Mean Girls Gala, the spotlight was on Dr. Jackie's Med Gala preparations. A key point of contention was Phaedra's earlier commitment to raise $100,000 for the event. Some cast members expressed doubts about her ability to fulfill this promise, leading to tensions within the group.

Phaedra defended herself, asserting that she always delivers on her commitments and felt insulted by the skepticism. She emphasized her reliability, stating she was "more on time than FedEx."

Despite the interpersonal conflicts, the Med Gala proceeded successfully, raising significant funds and showcasing the cast's commitment to their causes. However, the underlying tensions, particularly regarding Phaedra's fundraising capabilities and Heavenly's selective invitations, have sparked reactions among fans.

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter), to react to Phaedra failing to meet the fundraising target she promised in Married to Medicine.

A netizen reacts (Image via X/ @TheGamutt)

"This #medgala shld be called the MESS gala.. the ppl don’t want #phaedra! The ppl don’t want to cook with #Quad! Chile the glass Bowl got more money than them!" one fan commented.

"The 2nd Med Gala Auctions was a MESS&Comedy but a Success reaching $100,000. Phaedra DIDN'T raise or call no 1 IGNORING 73 text messages but donated the rest of the $$ needed 4 the cause," another user said.

"Phaedra proved them right. She ain't have no connections to raise no $100k in one night. Atleast she covered the difference to save herself the embarrassment," an X user wrote.

"Wait, I know they didn’t make Phaedra pay that money by herself. What did their husbands donate," one tweet read.

"“i don’t think phaedra would pay $4,000 to hang out with phaedra” @toyabushharris THE WAY I SCREAMEDDDD best line of the whole damn episode," one fan said.

Some Married to Medicine fans accused the other cast members of being jealous of Phaedra.

"Jealousy is very unattractive. These doctors are embarrassing themselves with the way they're coming for Phaedra and her pockets. They can't even hide the envy at this point. How dreadful," one netizen tweeted.

"It’s Phaedra fave for me," another fan wrote.

"First off, Phaedra is known to throw the best, most over the top, most extravagant parties. The fact that Dr. Jackie tried to play in our faces as if we don't know this, while using her bulldog Dr. Heavenly to fight her battle is laughable," a fan commented.

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Phaedra's fundraising commitment in Married to Medicine

The Med Gala, a significant event organized by Dr. Jackie, aimed to raise substantial funds for a charitable cause in Married to Medicine. Phaedra had pledged to contribute $100,000, a commitment that some cast members doubted she could meet. These doubts led to confrontations, with Phaedra feeling her integrity was being questioned.

She responded assertively, stating she would write a check if necessary and expressing offense at being compared to others she deemed less reliable. Her comment about being "more on time than FedEx" highlighted her confidence in fulfilling her promises.

The skepticism from other cast members stemmed from concerns about the event's success and the potential impact on Dr. Jackie's reputation. Phaedra's defensive stance and remarks about her peers' reliability added to the tension, leading to a heated exchange.

"I don't think Phaedra will pay $4000 to hang out with Phaedra," Toya expressed in a confessional.

In the end, each cast member agreed to contribute $2,500 to ensure the fundraising goal was met, demonstrating a collective effort to support the cause, despite personal disagreements.

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