The 90 Day Fiancé franchise has been filled with loving couples, but it is also infamous for its controversial duos. Viewers have watched many questionable couples over the past eight years join the franchise and show their eyebrow-raising romances to the world. Discover which 90 Day Fiancé couples are the most controversial and whether or not they remained together or parted ways.
Not all infamous 90 Day Fiancé couples have been ill-regarded by viewers, as some of the most iconic franchise pairs were also the most chaotic and unstable. Many viewers were captivated by Anfisa Arkhipchenko and Jorge Nava, Larissa Lima and Colt Johnson, and Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali. However, all three of these duos were considered very mismatched. Meanwhile, both Larissa and Anfisa physically assaulted their partners, but weren’t canceled by viewers and were somehow instead branded as popular franchise women.
Often, viewers cringe at many 90 Day Fiancé couples when they have massive age gaps. Some age-gapped couples, such as David and Annie Toborowsky, have made their relationships work despite having decades between them. However, other couples have been called out by viewers for their uncomfortable age differences and relationship imbalances. Other couples have been slammed for their poor relationship choices, including cheating, lying, and arrests. Find out why the following couples created a buzz among franchise fans.
Big Ed Brown & Rosemarie Vega
Big Ed Brown and Rosemarie Vega are one of the most well-known and mismatched franchise couples of all time. The couple appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, and it didn’t take Big Ed long to become notorious for his treatment of Rose. The unhygienic older American insulted aspects of her body, appearance, and living situation, which infuriated viewers. Many fans were also concerned that Big Ed was so committed to dating a woman several decades younger than him. Though Rose was applauded for dumping Big Ed, his relationship with Liz Woods on 90 Day: The Single Life has been blasted for being creepy and uncomfortable as well.
Mark & Nikki Shoemaker
Mark and Nikki Shoemaker from 90 Day Fiancé season 3 were one franchise pair that alarmed viewers. Nikki was only 19 when she joined 58-year-old Mark in the US after meeting the divorced father on a dating website. Viewers were appalled at their massive age gap, especially since Mark treated Nikki like a child. Nikki was, in fact, younger than all of his children. Though the couple remained married for six years, franchise fans discovered this week that the Filipino native filed for divorce. The couple was previously out of the spotlight after attempting to sue TLC.
Geoffrey Paschel & Varya Malina
Many 90 Day Fiancé fans loathe the Before The 90 Days duo Geoffrey Paschel and Varya Malina. Geoffrey was convicted last year of domestic assault and other serious charges and sentenced this year to eighteen years in prison. Despite shocking photos of his assault and a guilty conviction, Geoffrey maintains his innocence and demonstrates no remorse. To the horror of viewers, Varya chose to remain on Geoffrey's side and continues to support him and advocate for him while he's in jail. Many 90 Day Fiancé fans are horrified at how easily the couple dismissed a horrific assault.
Paul & Karine Staehle
Paul and Karine Staehle appeared across multiple 90 Day Fiancé franchise shows and are largely considered the most chaotic franchise couple of all time. Paul and Karine might have recently separated, but their entire relationship has been racked with drama, fights, and shocking accusations. Paul has accused Karine of cheating on him and fathering their sons with other men, while Karine accused and then took back claims of sexual and physical assault. Karine is currently facing criminal charges, which might be linked to videos of her assaulting Paul. It is clear to many franchise fans that Paul and Karine are a deeply unhealthy and unstable couple who should not be together.
Angela Deem & Michael Ilesanmi
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi are another franchise couple whose relationship has alarmed viewers. Chaotic grandmother Angela received intense backlash for her actions on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? The older American repeatedly verbally assaulted Michael as she attempted to belittle and control him. Angela, who had a weight loss makeover, even went so far as to try to illegally track her husband's phone. Many viewers were appalled by Angela's abusive behavior and disgusted by intimate scenes between Angela and Michael, who appear to be on-again-off-again. Unfortunately, TLC does not appear to be cutting ties with Angela despite her chronically bad behavior, as it is rumored she and Michael will return to the franchise.
Stephanie Davison & Ryan Carr
Stephanie Davison and Ryan Carr are one franchise pair who aired nonstop chaos. USA native Stephanie concerned viewers with her behavior, as she appeared frequently intoxicated and incoherent. Stephanie notoriously slept with Ryan's cousin Harris and tried to bring him to the US on Ryan's K-1 visa after she split from Ryan. This led to accusations that Stephanie was using younger men in other countries for sex. However, Stephanie also alleged that Ryan assaulted her after he allegedly lied to her about wearing a condom. Stephanie and Ryan's relationship ended up being more concerning than entertaining to many viewers.
Ben Rathbun & Mahogany Roca
Ben Rathbun and Mahogany Roca are the most recent age-gapped couple who are concerning viewers. Despite being thirty years older than Mahogany, former pastor Ben is convinced that God wants him to be with the 22-year-old. Many viewers are angry that Ben uses his religion to justify dating someone the same age as his daughter. Meanwhile, Ben went to Peru to see Mahogany even though she asked him not to, which has led to fan accusations of stalking. Scenes between Ben and Mahogany are very awkward and stiff, causing many fans to be uncomfortable. Ben is quickly being branded a creep in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise.