This article contains details about domestic violence situations.
Nowadays,“90 Day Fiance” has spawned multiple spin-offsand amassed an enormous fanbase.
But for other participants, the “90 Day” experience was anything but glamorous.
Some former cast members have accused TLC of exploiting them and exaggerating their stories for ratings.
“It’s a meme factory.
It’s a freak show,” Tavares told her Instagram followers in 2022 (viaReddit).
In addition to purportedly promoting stereotypes, the franchise has also been criticized for platforming domestic abusers.
For the folks listed below, their worst tragedies unfolded after the cameras stopped rolling.
Despite their differences, the couple tied the knot at the end of their season.
They stayed married for a few years, but ultimately divorced in 2018.
In an interview withStarcasm, Tavares stated that she left Hitch because of his controlling and abusive behavior.
In December 2021, the reality star’s family announced toTMZthatHitch’s heartbreaking deathwas due to COVID-19.
According to his sister, Hitch was being treated in the ICU when he succumbed to the illness.
Hitch’s death was met with mixed reactions.
In 2022, Tavares defended her ex-husband in a series of now-expired Instagram stories.
I don’t think he did," she wrote (viaReddit).
Despite getting engaged just 8 hours after their first in-person rendezvous, the couple proved to be rock-solid.
In 2020, the duo welcomed their first child, a daughter named Brenda Aaliyah.
Their son, Adriel Hassan, came along the following year.
A few months after Adriel’s birth, Francisco revealed on social media that the infant had been hospitalized.
Eventually, Adriel was discharged and their lives seemingly went back to normal.
She also alluded to a heart condition as the cause of her son’s death.
In an interview withUs Weekly, Springs opened up about dealing with the tremendous loss.
“It is really tough.
He added, “You just got to look for brighter days.
It’s not going to rain all the time.”
In their case, brighter days did indeed come: the couple welcomed another baby boy in late 2023.
The show chronicled their rocky courtship, which culminated in a tumultuous marriage.
Johnson and Dos Santos Lima went on to appear on the spin-off “Happily Ever After?”
but their love story did not end happily: the couple divorced in 2019.
In late 2022, Johnson had a devastating accident that left him with a broken leg.
As Guerra later explained on social media, the injury resulted in numerous surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay.
She also accused TLC of indirectly causing Johnson’s injury.
Things got even more interesting during their honeymoon when Smith announced her pregnancy.
Despite the breakneck pace of their relationship, the couple seemed to be making it work.
In October 2021, the pair welcomed their daughter, Kiori Love Moknii.
Unfortunately, their union didn’t last.
The couple divorced in October 2022, and a bitter custody battle ensued.
In court documents, Smith accused Moknii of being abusive towards her.
In 2022, Moknii stated that he was “broken inside” due to being separated from his daughter.
“I am trying to get through each day.
Some of you don’t really know my pain.”
As it turns out, there was much more to him than the nice-guy persona he portrayed on television.
In 2019, Paschel was arrested for brutally assaulting his ex-fiancee, Kristen Wilson.
The reality star went to trial in 2023 and was convicted of aggravated kidnapping and domestic assault.
He received an 18-year prison sentence.
Despite the horrific nature of his crimes, Malina attended the trial in support of Paschel.
As of December 2024,Paschel and Malina are still a couple.
Paschel appealed his conviction in 2022, but the appeal was ultimately denied.
After starting their relationship online, Paul jetted to Brazil to meet Karine in person.
Their storyline featured heaps of drama, but the pair ultimately made it down the aisle.
Their journey continued on “Happily Ever After?”
where Karine moved to Kentucky to start her life with Paul.
The pair welcomed their first child, Pierre, in 2019, followed by Ethan in 2021.
However, even with the birth of their children, their home life was far from happy.
The couple fought constantly, and they often vented about their marital strife publicly on social media.
In 2021, a video depicting a physical fight between the couple began circulating online.
The pair broke up in the wake of the video scandal.
In 2022, Child Protective Services (CPS) stepped in and removed their two sons from their home.
As of December 2024, Paul and Karine have yet to regain custody of their boys.
However, they do share occasional updates about the situation with their social media followers.
The trouble began shortly after she traveled from Indonesia to marry her American fiance, Eric Rosenbrook.
Things came to a head when Magaretha kicked Rosenbrook’s eldest daughter out of the home they all shared.
After allegedly receiving death threats from disgruntled fans, the pair vowed to wash their hands of TLC forever.
Unfortunately for the couple, their troubles didn’t end when the show stopped filming.
In 2023, Margaretha was arrested for stealing money from her employer.
The reality star received three felony charges, including wire fraud, theft, and bail jumping.
At the time of writing, Margaretha is still awaiting trial.
However, if she is convicted of these crimes, the reality star could face a hefty jail sentence.
The couple got off to a strong start but before long, infidelity and commitment issues clouded their relationship.
In 2024, the pair appeared on “The Last Resort.”
Tragically, Jett’s 16-year-old friend was killed in the crash.
As for Jett, his injuries were so severe that his right leg had to be amputated.
Fortunately, doctors were able to save Jett’s life.
In June 2024, the reality star posted a heartwarming tribute to Jett on his 18th birthday.
The pair fell in love after meeting on a karaoke app, and their relationship quickly blossomed.
TLC followed along as Rachel crossed the pond to meet John in person for the first time.
Before long, the pair said “I do” during an intimate ceremony in the English countryside.
It may have seemed like a fairytale ending, but the reality was far more complicated.
Still, they remained hopeful that love would prevail.
After several years and thousands of dollars in legal fees, the couple submitted Jon’s visa app.
In 2021, the pair received a devastating blow when Jon’s visa was denied.
With this realization, the couple decided to end their relationship.
“We have unfortunately, grown too far apart,” Rachel shared in anInstagram post.
“The decision has been made, on our end, to not continue.”
Tragically, the reality star died on December 11, 2024 at age 66.
Murphey’s family shared the news via a post on hisInstagrampage.
“David was a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer,” his loved ones wrote.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.”
