Patrick S. Hunter
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Patrick S. Hunter, also known as Tango, (born July 30, 1979) is best known for his role on VH1's I Love New York
, and is one of 20 contenders for the affections of Tiffany Pollard. On I Love New York, Tango was considered the rough yet sensitive Suitor. Before his appearance on the reality show Tango was a song writer and co-owner of a Tampa, Florida
based independent record label.
Born in Tampa Florida, Tango was discovered by VH1 producers through his Myspace
page. He appeared as one of 20 contestants on I Love New York. This Bachelor-style dating show features Tiffany Pollard, better known as New York, in her quest to find true love. After the shows 11th episode Tango became the season 1 Winner.
The I Love New York Reunion show is considered to be the most chaotic reunion in reality TV history. Tango and New York reunited to Macy Gray
's "Glad You're Here" after not being able to see each other after the finale. Never before seen clips were shown of New York's reaction to Tango's proposal. He then went to get his "mother-in-law" while she still was confused and requested a drink. In an attempt to not tell her mother about the engagement, she hid the ring in her mouth. Sister Patterson found the ring and said it was too small. Tango became upset after watching the show and the comments New York made about his mother being too plain and overweight. He broke up with New York on stage, declaring that he wanted "Tiffany" & got "New York." New York attempted to attack him and then made many insulting comments. She then cried onstage and said that she will not let it hurt her. She then told Chance that she should have chose him. La La comforted her by asking if she really wanted to be with someone like Tango. La La then ask New York if she knew in advance about Tango's decision to end the relationship to which New York replied "No". It was later reveal on VH1's website that Tango had already forgiven New York for her remarks about his mother & a number of people speculated that that whole angry attitude about her disrespecting his mother on the reunion show was just a plot to get himself out of the relationship with New York.
I Love New York
I Love New York is both a logo and a song that are the basis of an advertising campaign and have been used since the mid-1970s to promote tourism in New York City, and later to promote New York State as well. The trademarked logo appears in souvenir shops and brochures throughout the state, some...
, and is one of 20 contenders for the affections of Tiffany Pollard. On I Love New York, Tango was considered the rough yet sensitive Suitor. Before his appearance on the reality show Tango was a song writer and co-owner of a Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
based independent record label.
Born in Tampa Florida, Tango was discovered by VH1 producers through his Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page. He appeared as one of 20 contestants on I Love New York. This Bachelor-style dating show features Tiffany Pollard, better known as New York, in her quest to find true love. After the shows 11th episode Tango became the season 1 Winner.
The Reunion
First aired April 15, 2007 (5.01M viewers)The I Love New York Reunion show is considered to be the most chaotic reunion in reality TV history. Tango and New York reunited to Macy Gray
Macy Gray
Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice, and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis.Gray has released five studio albums, with her fifth studio album, The Sellout,...
's "Glad You're Here" after not being able to see each other after the finale. Never before seen clips were shown of New York's reaction to Tango's proposal. He then went to get his "mother-in-law" while she still was confused and requested a drink. In an attempt to not tell her mother about the engagement, she hid the ring in her mouth. Sister Patterson found the ring and said it was too small. Tango became upset after watching the show and the comments New York made about his mother being too plain and overweight. He broke up with New York on stage, declaring that he wanted "Tiffany" & got "New York." New York attempted to attack him and then made many insulting comments. She then cried onstage and said that she will not let it hurt her. She then told Chance that she should have chose him. La La comforted her by asking if she really wanted to be with someone like Tango. La La then ask New York if she knew in advance about Tango's decision to end the relationship to which New York replied "No". It was later reveal on VH1's website that Tango had already forgiven New York for her remarks about his mother & a number of people speculated that that whole angry attitude about her disrespecting his mother on the reunion show was just a plot to get himself out of the relationship with New York.
Activism
Tango has become a spokesman for various charities and foundations across the country such as Jules Burt Foundation for Autism. The Jules Burt Foundation is a Non-Profit organization created by artist Jules Burt. The Jules Burt Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness and spread resources to those affected by Autism.External links
- "Mashable", Tiffany PollardTiffany PollardTiffany Pollard is an American reality television personality and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love New York television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of...
- "Mashable", I love New York: Recap
- "Mashable", Digital Underground's Shock G and Tango?, April 19th 2007