90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way fan favorite couple Armando Rubio and Kenneth Niedermeier have lived through several good and bad moments on the show. The two have stayed fan favorites since their arrival on the show. The duo first got to interact with each other through a social media group. After talking to each other online, the couple knew they belonged together. By the end of last season, viewers saw Armando and Kenneth getting engaged and settling down in La Misión, Mexico.
The two later tied the knot off-screen, and their wedding should be a highlight of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 3. When the fans watched the couple for the first time, they saw two men leaving their families to be with each other. Kenneth is from the United States and has four adult kids and a grandson. Armando is from Mexico and has a young daughter from his previous relationship.
Kenneth said goodbye to his kids to travel to Mexico and be with Armando. The Mexican single dad also left his family and got a place hours away from his family house. The couple is married and living a happy life in Mexico, but their journey has not always been the same. Armando and Kenneth have had various ups and downs to get to the point they are.
Armando Reveals Truth About His Sexuality
One of the biggest ups has to be Armando's courage to come out to his family. After years of not opening up about his sexuality, he finally spoke to his sister about his struggles. His sister understood the pain and the fact that Armando deserves to live his life as he desires. She gave him her blessing, which caused the single dad to have enough confidence to be open to his parents. He told them that he already has a partner, Kenneth, and they're moving in together four hours away from his current home.
Kenneth Struggled Adjusting To Mexican Culture
At the beginning of the last season, Kenneth moved to Mexico permanently. After spending most of his life in America, settling down in Mexico was difficult for the 57-year-old 90 Day Fiancé star. From the language to the currency, it was a big change for the American dad. Besides, he also had difficulty adjusting to Mexican culture that is less accepting of their relationship.
Armando & Kenneth Engagement
Armando & Kenneth Got Verbally Abused
Once, the couple went out to eat and got harassed for being gay lovers. Armando and Kenneth took Taylor and Cassidy out for a Mexican dinner when they got verbally abused with a homophobic slur. The incident brought Armando's worry for a public backlash to come to fruition. Despite such disrespectful behavior from a stranger, the couple handled the situation maturely.
Armando's Father Shows Up To Say Goodbye
Armando's father, Armando Sr., had a hard time accepting his son's sexuality. He refused to meet Kenneth but then finally supported his son in his own unique way. Armando Sr. was not giving Kenneth a chance. But when the time finally arrived and Kenneth and Armando said their goodbyes to the family, Armando's father showed up to bid them farewell. He asked his son to take care of himself and even shook hands with Kenneth.
Armando & Kenneth's Marriage License Got Denied
Towards the end of the last season, Kenneth and Armando hit another roadblock. They applied for a marriage license, but their request got rejected. Their only option was to submit a complaint to the human rights office for approval. While Armando was confused, Kenneth was disappointed to learn the civil registry didn't even have a discussion and denied their permission to get married straight away.
Armando & Kenneth Got Married
It seems like Kenneth and Armando finally got their wedding license approved. Since there was no more reason to delay the inevitable, the two tied the knot in May 2021. The two dads are set on their new journey and are looking forward to a happy life. Let's hope that this 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way duo's new life ahead is full of love.
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