[16] The season 2 finale of Flavor of Love attracted over 7.5 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched events in modern television history.

[20] The final two contestants journeyed to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Flavor Flav chose Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander over Pollard, to be his mate.

[31] Pollard chose Patrick "Tango" Hunter in the finale, however the two had a falling out, and their engagement ended shortly after filming.

[36] VH1 saw an opportunity to capitalize on Pollard's appeal by giving her more screen time, and her efforts to land a high-profile acting role provided an intriguing narrative for a new show.

[37] In 2009, riding high on her television stardom, Pollard was given the chance to step out of the extravagant lifestyle she had grown accustomed to and take on the challenge of trying a humble job.

Her fourth spin-off series, New York Goes to Work, premiered on May 4, 2009, and follows Pollard each week as viewers voted via text message on which of three job options she would take.

Over the course of the series, Pollard earned $45,000 in bonuses, succeeding in four jobs, failing or quitting four others, and ultimately drawing in the season finale.

In the summer of 2011, Pollard revealed that I Love New York 3 was shelved due to the murder-suicide case of Ryan Jenkins, who was a former contestant of Megan Wants a Millionaire.

Following the halt in production, Pollard decided to take a step back from the spotlight for a period of time, marking a significant shift in her public life.

[39] After I Love New York 3 was abruptly shelved, Pollard remained active in the entertainment world in a much more selective way, appearing in various television series during these years, such as DTLA and That Sex Show.

's True Hollywood Story, which became a major milestone in her career, as it revisted her meteoric rise to fame and explored her dynamic journey as a television phenomenon.

Network series, Botched, where she openly discussed her previous breast implant surgeries and the complications that left her with unexpected results.

Before going under the knife, Pollard had also thrown herself a party at a historic hotel hideaway in Beverly Hills to celebrate her impending transformation.

[42][43][44] In 2016, Pollard entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in the United Kingdom to participate in the show's 17th season.

[47][48] On February 5, Pollard made it to the final and finished in fourth place, ranking higher than any American female contestant in the show's 17-season history.

The show goes beyond the glamour and magnitude of their public life, offering an unfiltered glimpse at them competing for television and business deals.

[52] The series "follows Pollard as she gathers around the tables of the hottest restaurants with her famous friends for free-flowing conversations and cocktails", with the pilot episode featuring Real Housewives of New York's, Sonja Morgan.

[53] That same year, Pollard joined VH1’s Scared Famous, a show hosted by Redman, where ten of the biggest reality stars move into an eerie estate in Savannah, Georgia, one of America's most haunted cities, as they try to endure gruesome challenges and terrifying scares that paid homage to recent horror hits.

Network reality series Famously Single, which brought together eight celebrities, each grappling with their own romantic challenges, as they move into a loft in downtown Los Angeles to explore and understand the root of their relationship issues.

[58] Later in 2018, Pollard starred in a guest capacity on Braxton Family Values, where she was reunited with Flavor Flav, a key figure in her early career with whom she shares a long-standing friendship.

The issue featured an interview with Patia Borja that highlighted Pollard's significant contribution to entertainment and her continued presence in media.

[72] In 2022, Pollard began hosting Hot Haus, a reality competition which garnered significant mainstream notoriety for featuring OnlyFans creators competing to be named the next queer sex symbol on OutTV, the world's largest LGBTQ+ television and streaming network.

[74] In November that year, at the 2022 ARTAS, she was honored with the distinguished Hall of Fame award, an accolade in recognition of her profound impact and enduring presence within the industry.

[90] Pollard’s clips, often taken from interviews or reality television moments, also frequently go viral on social media platforms such as Tik Tok.

[111] On November 23, 2020, during the I Love New York: Reunited special, Pollard announced her third engagement, later revealed to be to a man named Jimmy Stewart.

[116] In November 2021, Pollard launched a limited-edition four-pack nail polish line called HBIC Ink, with each box being numbered to emphasize its exclusivity.

[118] Pollard makes a memorable appearance in the comedy film First Sunday (2008), acting alongside Ice Cube, Regina Hall, and C. J. Sanders.

from RCA Records, which features an introduction with Pollard, who shares that she's the "original HBIC" and adds that Flo Milli is the "princess of this rap shit."

Her “Ice Baby” video, recreated the season 2 finale of Flavor Of Love, and also features an appearance made by Deelishis, who reprises her role.