When it comes to try-hard 90 Day Fiancé cast members, the Potthast family is doing the most to stay relevant, though they aren’t the only franchise names accused of being desperate. The past seven years of extended franchise content have introduced a number of cast members who are so desperate for attention that it is pretty cringeworthy. Discover which cast members have been accused of trying too hard, whether they were after fame, money, love, or attention.
While franchise fans have favored the natural and genuine couples, the try-hard cast members have always come across as cringeworthy and hard to watch. Franchise fans initially tuned in to see international love stories between fiancés obtaining a K-1 visa and joining their partner in the United States. The result has been some of the most dramatic and over-the-top reality television content to date. 90 Day Fiancé viewers have not been shy to note when cast members come across as disingenuous and appear to be putting on a show to garner attention rather than focus on their relationships. Find out which personalities have been called out for their noticeable try-hard behavior.
Big Ed Brown
Big Ed Brown became a viral meme overnight when he appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. However, the recent star has also become a major franchise villain that many viewers desperately want to see removed from the show. When it comes to his love life, Big Ed comes on way too strong with first Rose Vega and then Liz. Viewers memorably cringed when Liz rebuffed Big Ed’s disastrous attempt at a first date kiss after he swooped in with no warning or consent. The older American pursues significantly younger women and doesn’t respect their boundaries. Big Ed has been accused of coming on way too strong and making women uncomfortable with his try-hard attempts to seduce. Big Ed's aggressive behavior and rude responses have earned him a top title as franchise mega villain.
Deavan Clegg
Deavan Clegg appeared likable to some when she first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way with her now ex-husband Jihoon Lee. However, viewers quickly realized how dramatic and disingenuous the mother is. Deavan has been criticized by franchise fans following her intense social media drama. The American bends over backward to blame Jihoon for all of her issues and stir up drama whenever possible. Many viewers doubted the authenticity behind Deavan’s miscarriage drama, as she was rumored to have had an abortion. Deavan also starts frequent fights and paints herself as the victim. Franchise fans feel she is trying her absolute hardest to stay relevant by stirring up controversy and drama.
David Murphey
David Murphey parallels Big Ed in his quest to pursue younger women. The wealthy American spent close to $300,000 courting his online love interest Lana over seven years despite the Ukrainian woman continually backing out of meeting him. David’s pursuit of Lana was memorable, but it was impossible for many viewers not to judge him for his delusions. He tried way too hard to date Lana and ignored every sign that she was not into him. Though Lana was eventually discovered to be exactly who she said she was, viewers were not surprised that she didn’t have an interest in dating him. David goes down in history as one of the most desperate cast members to have ever appeared in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise.
Natalie Mordovtseva
Natalie Mordovtseva is currently airing her fractured relationship with Mike Youngquist on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Everything about the mismatched couple’s relationship feels forced, while Natalie’s entire personality baffles viewers and makes some feel uncomfortable due to her odd actions. Natalie has been accused of trying to present herself as someone she is not, especially when it comes to social media. The Ukrainian woman was met with plenty of criticism for her cooking videos which featured her trying to seduce the camera with wild wide-eyed stares and bizarre movements that were clearly an attempt to be sensual. Natalie is one cast member who never comes across as authentic, and viewers have noticed her uncomfortable desire to be a seductress.
Tom Brooks
Tom Brooks established himself as an easy franchise villain when he courted Darcey Silva on 90 Day Fiancé. The British man was the opposite of dashing as he came across as completely cringe-worthy and the definition of try too hard. Darcey’s ex-boyfriend has been accused by viewers of being a conman. First, viewers thought that he was rude and misleading to Darcey in order to appear on TV. However, his social media presence suggests even deeper deception. Tom projects an image of wealth that franchise fans have slammed as being false and inauthentic. The British man tries way too hard to appear wealthy and luxurious when fans can see right through his scam artist illusions.
Stephanie Davison
Stephanie Davison is an American cast member who viewers believe is a bit delusional. The zany businesswoman pursued both Ryan Carr and his cousin Harris on season 8, which led to both concerns and criticism. However, it is Stephanie’s bizarre social media posts that really earn her the try-hard label. The older American frequently tries to wow in seductive photos that instead come across as desperate due to her uncomfortable facial expressions and outfit choices. 90 Day Fiancé fans have slammed Stephanie’s attempt to rebrand herself as a sexy cougar and instead have labeled her image as cringeworthy and over the top.
Rebecca Parrott
Rebecca Parrott is memorable for her age-gap marriage to Zied Hakimi, but the grandmother is accused of trying way too hard to keep up with people half her age. 90 Day Fiancé fans memorably cringed when Rebecca and Zied went out with her daughter, and her friends and Rebecca became intensively jealous of a woman speaking to Zied. The jealous grandmother has also gone to extreme lengths to obtain a more youthful appearance, including multiple cosmetic surgeries and injections. Rebecca focuses her social media around obtaining a youthful look and has demonstrated a disturbing pattern of seeking out younger men. Many viewers think the American tries way too hard to be young and hip when she should just embrace her age.