Erica Mena’s Explosive Behavior Caught on Camera – Did She Just Prove Why Safaree Left?

Erica Mena has never been one to shy away from drama, but her latest reality TV appearance has fans questioning whether she just proved Safaree Samuels was right about their messy split.

A new dating show featuring Erica has sparked major controversy, with clips circulating online that eerily resemble the explosive arguments we’ve seen in her past relationships—especially with Safaree.

Erica’s Wild Dating Show & Toxic Behavior

Recently, Erica joined a new dating show, where contestants—both men and women—compete for her affection. While the concept alone had people talking, it was Erica’s behavior on the show that really grabbed attention. Clips from the series quickly went viral, showing her in heated altercations, yelling, and even getting physical with contestants.

In one scene, she aggressively confronts a male contestant, raising her voice and getting into his face in a way that felt all too familiar. The explosive argument, combined with her fiery attitude, instantly reminded fans of the leaked home footage from her marriage to Safaree, where she was seen behaving in a similar manner—except that time, it wasn’t for reality TV.

A Familiar Face From the ‘Balloon’ Controversy

Interestingly, one of the contestants on Erica’s dating show was none other than Aaron the Plumber, a man infamous for his controversial appearance on a dating show where he insulted women in bizarre ways. His presence alone had fans buzzing, but things escalated when he got into a physical altercation on Erica’s show.

After the fight, Erica shockingly “rewarded” him with a token to stay in the house, adding fuel to the fire. In another scene, she playfully smacked him on the face, which he didn’t take lightly. When he stood up for himself, Erica flipped the switch, escalating the situation even further. Her aggressive and dominant approach toward Aaron was a major talking point among viewers, with many noting that it mirrored how she acted in her past relationships.

Did Erica Just Prove Safaree’s Claims?

Not long ago, Safaree shared security footage from inside his home, showing Erica losing her temper and getting in his face during arguments. He claimed that dealing with her anger issues was unbearable and that he had to distance himself for his own well-being.

At the time, Erica tried to shift the blame, saying that she was only reacting to Safaree’s behavior and that he was the true instigator. However, fans who watched the latest clips from her dating show felt that her behavior on camera completely disproved her claims. It wasn’t just Safaree—this was simply how Erica handled conflict.

Safaree had said he was forced to minimize interactions with Erica because every conversation turned into a fight, and he didn’t want their kids to witness such hostility. After watching her recent on-screen outbursts, many now understand exactly why he chose to walk away.

Reality TV or Real Life?

While some fans argue that Erica is simply playing up the drama for reality TV, others believe that what we’re seeing is the real Erica Mena. Her pattern of aggressive confrontations, explosive arguments, and physical outbursts appears to be a recurring theme—whether the cameras are rolling or not.

Even her co-stars seem to recognize that her behavior is over the top. In one clip, another woman on the show can be heard telling Erica to “stay out of men’s business,” implying that she was unnecessarily inserting herself into conflicts.

Is Erica’s Toxicity Costing Her Relationships?

Erica has always been a polarizing figure in the world of reality TV, but this latest show is making it clear why her relationships—including her marriage to Safaree—have ended in disaster. She often presents herself as the victim in her breakups, but when we see her behavior in real-time, it becomes harder to ignore the pattern.

Her aggressive confrontations and unwillingness to take accountability for her actions have driven away several partners, and now, they’re playing out on national television for the world to see.

The Fans React: “We Get It, Safaree”

After seeing these clips, the overwhelming response from fans has been, “Now we understand why Safaree left.”

Many took to social media to express how watching Erica on this dating show gave them a new perspective on her past relationships. While some initially sided with Erica during her split from Safaree, her recent actions have led many to reconsider who was truly at fault.

Others pointed out that no man—no matter how patient—would want to stay in a relationship where they are constantly yelled at, belittled, and disrespected.

Will Erica Ever Change?

The question remains: will Erica Mena ever take accountability for her behavior and work on her anger issues?

So far, she seems more interested in defending herself than self-reflecting. But as more people call her out and recognize the pattern, she may be forced to face the reality that her toxic ways are ruining her chances at a healthy relationship.

What do you think? Did Erica just prove why Safaree left her, or is she simply playing up the drama for reality TV? Let us know in the comments!