“Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard” star Amir Lancaster is defending his girlfriend, Natalie Cortes, against some serious social media shade from fellow Bravolebrity Candiace Dillard.
“She’s not sure of what to say or how to come across in the right ways. So she is trying to be as poised and as perfect as possible because she doesn’t want people to hate her,” Lancaster, 27, tells ’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast, giving context to Cortes’ polarizing appearance on the show’s April 28 episode.
“She doesn’t want to be too vulnerable, but she doesn’t also want to be too uptight.”
Meanwhile, “Real Housewives of Potomac” alum and noted “SHMV” fan Dillard, 37, thought there was something “weird” about Cortes’ dynamic with Lancaster — and let it be known in a series of unfiltered posts shared via X.
“The amount of coddling taking place with the girlfriend tells me we are missing context in their relationship…maybe as it relates to the show?” the “Drive Back” singer wrote April 29.
“Like is she not comfortable w/him being on the show? Something is missing. He’s on eggshells and it’s weird. #SummerHouseMV.”
Specifically addressing this assessment from Dillard, Lancaster asserts that Cortes is completely fine with his participation in the unscripted series.
“She’s doing the best that she can and I really applaud her for that because she’s here in support of me. She’s not here to steal the spotlight, she’s not here to do anything,” he says.
“So she’s going to make sure that she gives the right answers that don’t come off too bashful or too entitled or anything like…
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