Next came Mel Owen, the business-savvy blonde who thought she could fix Ian. Spoiler: she couldn’t. They married in 1999, but Mel left him at the altar—literally—after Ian’s scheming became too much. It was a short union, but it taught us that no amount of restaurant profits can buy loyalty.
Practical tip: If your partner ever tries to bribe you with a new kitchen, ask yourself if they’ve also hidden a secret will. Ian did that. It didn’t end well.
