The 90 Day Fiancé franchise has become known for its intense drama, which causes fans to look at a number of cast members with suspicion. Earlier couples appeared on the show to chronicle the K-1 visa process for international partners in love. However, many messier cast members have since appeared across the expanded franchise. Some 90 Day Fiancé cast members have been accused of conning partners, audiences, or others, for a variety of reasons.
When it comes to any reality TV show, viewers and cast members alike are often wary of people's intentions. In the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, audiences always wonder if personalities are appearing on shows for fame or due to genuine romances. Though some couples appear to be in love, there are seemingly mismatched couples who have raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, plenty of foreign cast members have been accused of marrying their American partners for Green Cards and/or money.
Since the 90 Day Fiancé franchise has many "age-gap" relationships, fans have often accused younger cast members of feigning attraction to their older partners. However, the deception is not limited to couples. Some cast members have used the 90 Day Fiancé spotlight as a stepping stone for further fame online. Since plenty of cast members go on to launch influencer careers and push sketchy products, audiences have wondered if they are being played by certain 90DF reality celebs. Discover the cast members most often accused of deception by fans below:
Evelin Villegas
Evelin Villegas is one cast member that audiences believe cons them and her husband. 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way viewers were furious when Evelin and Corey Rathgeber revealed that they were secretly married, despite their current plotline, which revolves around Evelin's reluctance to legally bind herself to Corey. Audiences felt cheated by Evelin and Corey's deception. However, Evelin also twists her relationship with Corey. The Ecuadorian woman constantly berates and belittles her American partner. Evelin is currently devastated that Corey dated a woman after she broke up with him, even though Evelin also dated other men after the split. Evelin's hypocrisy and dishonesty have earned her villain status among viewers.
Sumit Singh
Sumit Singh is another current The Other Way season 3 cast member who has been slammed by viewers. Sumit has been in a relationship with older American woman Jenny Slatten for over a decade. Jenny's life in India seems to make her unhappy, as she is desperate for Sumit to commit to her via marriage. However, Sumit refuses to give Jenny the visa security she longs for. He also won't break up with her and let her move on with her life. Sumit was caught conning Jenny in the past, as he infamously catfished her online for a year by using a false name and photo. Audiences have accused Sumit of deceiving Jenny again by not making it clear to her that he doesn't ever intend to marry her.
Yara Zaya
Season 8 cast member Yara Zaya saw her Instagram followers climb after she appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? with her daughter Mylah and husband, Jovi Dufren. Yara has a loyal female following, though many viewers are also skeptical of the influencer. Yara has an online clothing boutique that has been a frequent source of controversy among fans. Many viewers noted that Yara appeared down-to-earth on TV but very greedy on social media. Yara has been accused of promoting a shallow materialistic lifestyle, while others have accused Yara of selling cheap clothing at steep prices. She is one cast member whom critics think takes advantage of her followers.
Stephanie Matto
The Other Way cast member Stephanie Matto will controversially be returning to date on 90 Day: The Single Life. Stephanie's casting choice annoyed many fans, as they thought the American faked her relationship with Australian woman Erika Owens to con Erika and audiences. Stephanie behaved very strangely when she met up with her girlfriend, and her lack of intimacy or affection got noticed. Viewers speculated that Stephanie was not bisexual as she claimed, and only pretended to be into Erika romantically to boost her YouTube subscriber numbers. Despite viewers being skeptical of Stephanie's sexuality, she will date men and women on the upcoming show The Single Life season 2.
Usman "Sojaboy" Umar
Usman "Sojaboy" Umar is another controversial cast member who will be returning to the franchise. Usman will appear on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days season 5 with his new partner, Kim Menzies. Kim, like Usman's ex Lisa Hamme, is a middle-aged American woman. Many viewers think that the young Nigerian man is using lonely older women for money, television fame, and a Green Card. Lisa did accuse Usman of using her, although he insisted that he would use someone with more money if he wanted to be deceptive. However, many viewers are still skeptical of Usman and his romantic intentions.
Potthast Family
The Potthast family, led by franchise couple Libby and Andrei Castravet, are accused of being scammers after their appearance on Happily Ever After season 6. Many viewers thought Libby and her sisters Jenn Davis and Becky Lichtwerch were faking their drama in order to boost their presence, and potentially earn their own family spin-off show (like Chantel Jimeno did with The Family Chantel). However, the Potthast family members are also accused of being scammers in real life. Family patriarch Chuck Potthast's family house-flipping business has been at the center of Libby's siblings' feud with Andrei. Some viewers have uncovered allegations that point to the family business being unethical and fraudulent.
Tom Brooks & Jesse Meester
Tom Brooks and Jesse Meester are accused of promoting false lifestyles to their followers. Tom and Jesse both appeared on Before The 90 Days, where Dutchman Jesse dated American twin Darcey Silva before Brit Tom did. Tom and luxury-loving Jesse share many similarities besides having the same ex. Their Instagram pages are filled with material items and images of wealth. However, many 90 Day Fiancé fans wonder if these men are really so wealthy. Both reality alums seek money from their followers for ventures that some people consider shady.