90 Day Fiancé has showcased a number of villains, which has led to audiences sympathizing with many cast members. Though many relationships have worked out over the years, others have gone up in flames. Discover which cast members have earned audience sympathy due to the shocking and upsetting ways they were treated by their partners.
The franchise used to focus on the K-1 visa process for international couples in love, but it has since diverted to focus on the drama between couples. Viewers have urged showrunners to ax most of the current cast and return to featuring the sweeter and more authentic duos whom audiences can root for. Unfortunately, it appears that drama and shock-value appear to be the driving forces of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise at the moment.
As drama overruns plotlines, this has led to an increase in shocking behavior. Instances of physical violence have aired as enraged partners lashed out in anger. Meanwhile, there have also been allegations of sexual misconduct and many instances of verbal and emotional abuse. Explore some of the worst-treated cast members in the franchise and find out where they are in their relationships.
Nikki Shoemaker
Nikki Shoemaker from season 3 has long since been considered the most ill-treated spouse in the franchise. Viewers have been furiously trying to check up on Nikki’s well-being for years after her relationship with Mark, who is 39 years her senior, left a bad taste for many. Mark treated Nikki in an uncomfortable and controlling manner, such as trying to make her wear his daughter’s old clothing and banning her from touching the windows in his car. Though viewers have been worried about Nikki for years, it appears she does not want to be contacted and is doing well. Mark’s estranged daughter provided an update about the couple on TikTok and confirmed that the last time she saw her father he was still married to Nikki.
Olga Koshimbetova
Olga Koshimbetova from season 6 might hold controversial beliefs that some fans disagree with, but the young Russian mom came across as a total sweetheart onscreen. That made it even more frustrating for fans to witness the cruel way her partner Steven Frend spoke to her. Steven revealed himself to have quite the anger control issue, as he frequently lashed out. He shockingly urged Olga to breastfeed faster and was jealous of the attention she devoted to their newborn son. Steven tried to blame his behavior on a bad childhood, though Olga grew up in an orphanage and didn’t lash out. The couple split up before reuniting, and Olga and Steven are currently planning on moving to New York City with their young son.
Michael Ilesanmi
Michael Ilesanmi has earned a lot of fan sympathy lately for the outlandish way his wife Angela Deem behaved on season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Angela frequently verbally attacked her husband and displayed hypocritical behavior. Though she is notoriously jealous of any attention Michael receives, Angela blatantly flirted with her doctor on TV and even received a private ride home from his after her birthday party. Angela also misled Michael about her ability and desire to have a child despite how important having a baby is to him. Viewers are urging Michael to divorce Angela, especially given the outlandish way she acted at the Tell-All part 1 that included Angela flashing the cameras.
Amira Lollysa
Amira Lollysa from season 8 earned a lot of sympathy for her relationship with Andrew Kenton. When the French beauty and the American daycare worker split, Andrew made it his mission to try to ruin Amira’s reputation. He spent weeks blasting his ex online and shared dozens of personal messages and so-called receipts in an attempt to get people to turn on her. Viewers were shocked by Andrew’s anger and thought that his need to ruin Amira’s reputation was unsettling. Fortunately, many viewers sympathized with Amira and didn’t allow Andrew’s smear campaign to alter their opinion of her.
Jihoon Lee
Jihoon Lee and Deavan Clegg might have initially won over viewers on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, but Deavan quickly became a franchise villain. The American woman blamed Jihoon for absolutely everything wrong with her life and she continues to slam him on social media. Deavan’s mother Elicia also spoke to the South Korean man in a shockingly rude way that upset viewers. Most controversially, Deavan has allegedly refused to let Jihoon see their son since she returned to the United States with her kids. Deavan flaunts her new relationship on social media and even refers to her boyfriend as the father of Jihoon’s son even though Jihoon has stated that he wants to be in the boy’s life.
Rose Vega
Rose Vega earned overwhelming fan sympathy following her relationship with franchise mega-villain Big Ed Brown on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. The Filipina single mother was subject to creepy treatment and rude behavior from her older partner. Big Ed belittled Rose and looked down at her living condition. He didn't hold back from insulting Rose and called out her body hair and bad breath from an untreated ulcer. Big Ed also tried to force Rose to get STD testing even though he refused to have the tests done himself. Overall, viewers rejoiced when Rose kicked her older boyfriend to the curb once and for all.
Karine Staehle
Karine Staehle may still be married to her husband Paul, but viewers are convinced the Brazilian woman cannot stand him. Both halves of the couple behave in bizarre ways that have made viewers concerned, though more worry about the well-being of Karine. The mother has alleged abuse in the past before saying that she lied about it. However, Karine always looks deeply uncomfortable when Paul points the camera at her. Viewers are concerned that Paul forced her to participate in X-rated OnlyFans content. He has also upset 90 Day Fiancé fans by accusing Karine of cheating and forcing their children to take paternity tests for views.