Recently, 90 Day Fiancé couple Steven Frend and Olga Koshimbetova appeared on the spin-off 90 Day Diaries, and the episode contained a lot of indications they could join the cast of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 7. Steven and Olga appeared on 90 Day Fiancé season 6 when Steven traveled to Russia to be there for the birth of his son Richie. But the couple didn’t have a solid foundation and have been struggling with their relationship ever since.
After Richie was born, Steven and Olga applied for the K-1 visa to bring Olga to the U.S., and eventually, the couple was married in a small ceremony in Maryland. However, their problems only got worse, and one year after they wed, the two separated. Steven and Olga spent time apart but ultimately decided to give their marriage another chance for the sake of their son. The couple briefly considered living in a van but nixed that idea after realizing that close quarters would be a pressure cooker for their relationship. Instead, the two revealed on the recent 90 Day Diaries episode that they were planning to relocate to New York City. Steven and Olga were already starting preparations on the show and spoke to a realtor about apartments.
The couple’s recent 90 Day Diaries appearance teased big changes in their lives, and the move to NYC isn’t the only major event in their future. Steven and Olga are expecting their second child together, and the pregnancy was apparently a surprise to both of them. A new baby and relocating to a major city would be prime fodder for Happily Ever After? The spin-off has gotten a lot of complaints about boring storylines where not much happens, and Steven and Olga are a couple who actually have things going on in their lives that would make for compelling content. Though the couple isn’t generally well-liked by viewers, that hasn’t stopped the network before, and the 90 Day Fiancé franchise often casts problematic stars that the audience doesn’t want to see. TLC thrives on controversy, and casting Steven and Olga would definitely get viewers buzzing.
Steven and Olga have never been featured on Happily Ever After?, but their financial troubles could motivate them to sign on. The couple got into a tense discussion about bills on the recent 90 Day Diaries episode, and it seems that combined they don’t have much of an income. On a video call with their NYC realtor, Steven balked at the rental prices, and the couple began to realize just how expensive the Big Apple can be. The money that comes with appearing on a major 90 Day Fiancé spin-off can be mighty tempting, and it would go far to fund Steven and Olga’s big move and preparations to welcome their second child. Though they seem to have been hesitant about returning to the franchise in the past, Steven and Olga’s financial needs could inspire them to say yes if TLC asked them to join the Happily Ever After? season 7 cast.
Most of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise audience probably wouldn’t be pleased to see Steven and Olga on Happily Ever After?, but that could be what TLC is banking on. The cast for Happily Ever After? season 7 is still unknown, and it’s possible Steven and Olga’s 90 Day Diaries appearance is as much as they’ll be featured. However, the couple is uniquely positioned to be ideal cast members for TLC, and Steven and Olga would benefit greatly.