Over the past seven years, 90 Day Fiancé content has featured so much drama, and fans have accused some cast members of betraying their partners. For various reasons, cast members have also accused friends, partners, or family members of betraying them. In some instances, audiences felt as though cast members were overreacting, although betrayal seemed obvious in other situations. Now, it's time to look at the betrayal accusations and how any alleged betrayals impacted relationships, on and offscreen.
There are a number of different ways that 90 Day Fiancé cast members can be betrayed. One of the most common forms of betrayal is being cheated on by a romantic partner. The 90 Day Fiancé franchise has aired many cheaters over the years. While some cast members were caught being unfaithful or admitted to betraying their partners, others have maintained their innocence despite accusations and suspicions. Betrayal in the form of cheating has led to many memorable fights that have ended a number of relationships (and even marriages) over the years.
Some betrayal accusations have occurred outside of the romantic realm. Many 90 Day Fiancé family members are overly invested in cast member relationships, which has caused tension and drama. On the other hand, friendships between cast members have soured over the years. Viewers sometimes witness televised clashes, such as when friends Yara Zaya and Julia Trubkina argued over whether or not women should get plastic surgery. Overall, franchise families, friends, and romantic partners have been accused of instances of betrayal over the years.
Mike Youngquist
Mike Youngquist is considered very shady. The American man is still working through his relationship problems with Natalie Mordovtseva on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? and leaving viewers torn over which half of the couple behaves worse. However, only Mike has been accused of infidelity due to several suspicious instances. Mike had an incident with a close female friend after he slept at her house before her wedding, although the woman denied that things got romantic. He then disappeared the night before his wedding to Natalie and was rumored to have been unfaithful. Though Mike has denied cheating, viewers are still skeptical over his fidelity and many fans of the show are hoping to see the chaotic couple divorce due to their incompatibility.
Jovi Dufren
Jovi Dufren is another current Happily Ever After cast member with a wandering eye. The husband of Yara Zaya is known for his partying ways and love of strippers. Many viewers aren't sure Jovi is mature enough for fatherhood, as he is jealous of the attention Yara devotes to their infant daughter.
Jovi was revealed to have betrayed Yara during the 90 Day Fiancé season 8 Tell-All when the footage of him receiving a topless lap dance behind her back was shown. Jovi’s fondness for strip clubs will once again impact his marriage, as clips for new episodes reveal a furious Yara slapping him after he blows a stripper a kiss. Though the scene appears to be staged, Jovi is still considered to be dishonest due to his reluctance to give up his past life and embrace his new role as a parent alongside Yara. However, Yara has gotten back at Jovi by moving out of New Orleans to a NOLA suburb while he was away for work.
Danielle Jbali
Danielle Jbali, née Mullins, is one of the most memorable and deceptive cast members of all time. Though she ended up moving on in the franchise with 90 Day: The Single Life following her split from Mohamed Jbali, few can forget her shocking secrets. Danielle concealed a lot from her younger partner. Danielle was hiding a criminal past that included felony charges. Mohamed discovered his partner was guilty of passing bad checks and credit card fraud. There was also the disastrous revelation that she was deep in financial debt. Danielle’s criminal history and financial difficulties shocked audiences and inspired Mohamed to pack his bags. This was a divorce that everyone saw coming.
Sumit Singh
Sumit Singh was guilty of catfishing Jenny Slatten on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way and he got flack for his blatant betrayal. Sumit pretended to be “Michael Jones” for an entire year and lied about himself and his life, omitting the fact that he was living in India and not the United States. Sumit also lied about still being married. He then proceeded to deceive his parents when older American Jenny joined him in India. Sumit tried to conceal the true nature of his romantic relationship with Jenny. When his parents discovered that he planned to marry the older woman, they reacted with dismay and anger that has been labeled cartoonish. Overall, viewers are surprised to see that the couple is still together and will be appearing in the upcoming season of The Other Way.
Larissa Lima
Larissa Lima often was featured for her bad behavior before she broke her contract with TLC. When she did break the contract, she was fired from the franchise. Larissa has been involved in rivalries and spats with many cast members, including Jess Caroline, Debbie Johnson, and Vanessa Guerra. However, it is her feud with The Other Way star Evelin Villegas that saw Larissa being accused of betraying a friend. The fight started after Larissa went out with Evelin’s partner Corey Rathgeber. That outing was perceived as a date. Evelin furiously called out Larissa for breaking girl code. She also said Larissa looked like Michael Jackson after her surgeries. While Evelin said Larissa was low-class and had betrayed her, Larissa called her former friend boring and said that Corey had been into her.
Stephanie Davison
Stephanie Davison is one cast member who shocked audiences with her sloppy behavior and betrayals. During a fight with her younger partner Ryan Carr, Stephanie cheated on him with his cousin Harris. Despite this, Stephanie and Ryan remained together and were going through the K-1 visa process before they decided to finally call it quits. The couple ended on messy terms after Stephanie accused Ryan of not using a condom during sex and endangering her health. She then tried to bring Harris to the US in Ryan’s place, even though he would be leaving his children behind and was still involved with their mother. Overall, the entire situation was labeled as beyond messy by viewers.
Tim Clarkson & Melyza Zeta
Tim Clarkson and Melyza Zeta are the ultimate franchise couple when it comes to betrayals. Melyza was dismayed to discover her American partner had been unfaithful. However, she still encouraged him to join her in Columbia. Once Tim uprooted his life and joined her, Melyza revealed that she had also been unfaithful. Audiences were stunned by the reveal and thought that Melyza was being petty and trying to seek revenge. The couple managed to get past their dual deceptions and are currently engaged. However, many 90 Day Fiancé fans were happy to hear that the couple wouldn’t be returning for the upcoming season of The Other Way.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? streams Fridays on Discovery+ and airs Sundays at 8pm on TLC.