Juan “Pretty” McCullum enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame while trying to woo the woman known as “New York” on the VH1 series I Love New York 2.

He’s best know for an explosive on-air fight that led to his exit from the show despite bragging via his VH1 bio that he’s a “southern gentleman.”

These days, McCullum is scrapping on behalf of Democrats as a clerk with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Here’s McCullum explaining his side of the I Love New York 2 squabble that ended his reality show career: