While breakups are usually painful, there were many 90 Day Fiancé franchise splits that had fans celebrating. The hit TLC franchise is focused on international marriages between foreigners and Americans, although only about half of the 90DF couples have remained together. With the many spin-off shows, there is an even lower relationship success rate. Some divorces have been surprising and saddening, but there were 90 Day Fiancé franchise separations that franchise fans wholeheartedly supported.
Celebrating a split might sound crass, but plenty of 90 Day Fiancé franchise couples clearly weren’t meant to be. A number of relationships were decidedly transactional, as some partners were seeking better lifestyles, while others wanted younger, more attractive spouses. Unsurprisingly, these unions fell apart, and were not mourned by viewers. Other couples were plagued with non-stop drama, and their issues were noticeable from the start. From yelling, to trust issues, to violent incidents, it was clear that some 90DF couples never should have tied the knot. Therefore, their eventual divorces pleased viewers.
90 Day Fiancé Stars Mark & Nikki Shoemaker
Mark and Nikki Shoemaker’s split in March 2022 was one of the most celebrated 90 Day Fiancé franchise breakups of all time. Young Filipina woman Nikki married controlling older man Mark, even though she was younger than all of his adult children, and he policed her behavior. Then, the two went completely off the grid, which left viewers fearing for her well-being for years. 90DF fans were shocked when they learned that Mark filed for divorce from Nikki in March, but it didn't seem like the divorce was close to being finalized. Many fans are happy about the breakup, as they want Nikki to stay away from the bossy older man.
90 Day Fiancé Celebs Molly Hopkins & Luis Mendez
Molly Hopkins and Luis Mendez are one of the most clear-cut cases of a foreigner using an American for a Green Card. Molly and the young Dominican Republic man fought constantly before their hasty split. Many viewers were concerned for the well-being of Molly’s young daughters, after Luis made a creepy comment to her teenage daughter, Olivia Hopkins. Shortly after their divorce, Luis remarried a woman, and fans thought that he'd intended to be with her from the start. Many 90 Day Fiancé fans consider Luis a total scammer, and think Molly is lucky to be rid of him. They are especially happy that her kids don’t have to be around him.
90 Day Fiancé Icons Anfisa Arkhipchenko & Jorge Nava
Anfisa Arkhipchenko and Jorge Nava were also in a transactional relationship, although both of them knew that. Anfisa was after Jorge’s money, while he was interested in her looks. However, Jorge’s lack of cash, combined with Anfisa’s unhinged and violent personality, caused their union to crumble. Many 90 Day Fiancé fans were happy to see the two split, as Jorge completely turned his life around in the following years. He is now in a stable and happy marriage, and has two adorable children. Meanwhile, Anfisa has worked on herself, and matured.
90 Day Fiancé Alums Danielle Mullins & Mohamed Jbali
Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali are an iconic (albeit unstable) franchise pair. Many 90 Day Fiancé fans think that Mohamed used Danielle to get to the United States. However, she lied about her debt, and demanded sex from her younger partner. The couple was deeply troubled, and concealed truths from one another. While Danielle and Mohamed made for wildly entertaining TV, it was painfully obvious that they weren’t meant to be. A lot of viewers were relieved when they called it quits. Danielle showed her true colors when she hurled a binder at Mohamed, and threatened to have him deported. Fortunately, they have long since moved on from their past drama, and are now friends.
90DF's Ashley Martson & Jay Smith Were Doomed
Ashley Martson and Jay Smith from 90 Day Fiancé season 6 are another couple that fans believe weren't meant to be. Although American mother Ashley was enamored with younger man Jay, viewers think that he used her to get to the US. When Ashley found Jay on Tinder shorty after their marriage, this became very clear. She tried to divorce him three times, before she finally decided to stop going back on her word. Many viewers were relieved when she stuck to her decision, and finally ended things for good. Most fans thought that Jay did not value his marriage.
90 Day Fiancé Newbies Mike Berk & Ximena Morales Cuellar
Mike Berk and Ximena Morales Cuellar appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 5, and their turbulent relationship had viewers begging them to permanently part ways. The Colombian single mother was perceived as the villain at first, while Mike seemed like a nice guy. However, viewers later soured on the unhygienic American. She made it clear that she wanted to end their relationship, but he refused to leave her home. Ximena begged Mike to go away, in a very dramatic confrontation. Many 90DF franchise fans were urging Mike to leave Ximena alone and move on, as she clearly wasn’t interested. Fortunately, they are now separated for good.
90 Day Fiancé Villains Karine & Paul Staehle
Karine and Paul Staehle are one of the most chaotic and turbulent 90 Day Fiancé franchise couples of all time. Though they have broken up and gotten back together many times, their split last winter appears to be their final breakup. Karine and Paul’s relationship has been marked by instability and shocking accusations. Many viewers have worried about the safety of Karine and their two children. Those kids ended up being taken away from the couple. A video of Karine hitting Paul was also leaked. The two reality stars are clearly a troubled couple, and 90 Day Fiancé fans were concerned when they were together. Their split came as a relief to a lot of people, as Paul’s erratic behavior worried viewers.
90 Day Fiancé Legends Angela Deem & Michael Ilesanmi
Many 90 Day Fiancé fans are hoping that Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi are the latest franchise couple to part ways for good. The duo aired their marriage across many shows, including the recent season of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Angela has often mistreated Michael, and her recent violent behavior left viewers feeling sickened and disturbed. She traveled to Nigeria to confront Michael, and ended up destroying his car; she also attacked him. It appears that Angela and Michael are now done forever. 90 Day Fiancé fans are rooting for Michael to move on with a loving and stable woman his own age, whom he can have children with.