Flashback: Steve Harvey Gets Flirty with Model Before Marrying Marjorie

Steve Harvey has spent 17 years married to Marjorie Harvey. Prior to his current union, the comedian had a playful encounter with media figure Melyssa Ford. A clip featuring Harvey, 68, and Ford, 48, from around 2007 recently resurfaced online, showcasing their chemistry during an interview. In the footage, Ford can be heard greeting Harvey, who responded, “I’m single now," eliciting a teasing laugh from Ford. When prompted to rank Melyssa on a scale of one to ten, Harvey enthusiastically declared, “35, easy.” He further remarked, “That’s way too fine for me. I’m too old for Melyssa,” before jokingly suggesting that Ford could “move in” with him. Ford shared her plans to relocate to L.A., stating, “I think I’m up for the challenge,” to which Harvey replied, “I bet you are, too.” The flirty exchange ignited fan discussions on social media, revealing nostalgia for their playful rapport.