Some ‘LHHH’ Fans Convinced Brooke Valentine Needs to Cuff Keyshia Cole’s Ex Booby

“Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” viewers are swept away by Booby Gibson‘s desire to save Brooke Valentine from heartbreak and debate if whether or not the pair should become a couple.

Gibson, who is the ex-husband of R&B artist Keyshia Cole, re-appeared on last weeks episode of the VH1 series after learning about Valentine’s engagement to Marcus Black. He popped up at the “Girlfight” singer’s showcase and expressed his concern about her marrying Black.

“You constantly worried about other people… If he with you, somebody that I think is so special. How is seen with all these people all the time?” Gibson said to his long-time friend.

Daniel Booby Gibson

(photo credit L; Booby G R; Brooke V./ Instagram)

The NBA player witnessed Valentine go through a nasty heartbreak with Black season 4 of “LHH” and acted as her shoulder to lean on. The two grew up in Houston, Texas together and have been friends for years. Gibson and Valentine developed feelings for one another last season and even shared an intimate kiss, but their relationship was short lived after the singer reentered her relationship with her now fiance.

Gibson has re-appeared in Valentine’s life as her knight and shining armor who’s encouraging the star to leave Black for good.

The basketball player and Valentine’s relationship has fans choosing if whether or not “Booby” should remain the singer’s best friend or eventually become her bae.

“BFF. He cheated on his wife so I could never trust him🤷🏽‍♀️ .”

“The Bae all day. I like Marcus too but that Brooke and Booby chemistry is unmatched.”

“Bae! He genuinely loves her. 💯 He’s finnneeeeeee.”

“BFF cause he ain’t s**t either 🤷🏽‍♀️.”

“Neither!”

“Brook and Booby needs to be together both are so messy.”

“Brooke and Marcus are meant for each other. She makes me laugh so hard with her messiness. Marcus is so whipped.”

Next week, fans will see Gibson and Black duke it out to see who has the best intentions for Valentine.

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