Yahoo Lifestyle '90 Day Fiancé' Is Returning With Its First-Ever Throuple
90 Day Fiancé is officially making its return. The beloved "trashy television" reality series known for its drama and mismatched pairings will be back for Season 11 this February. Through eleven seasons viewers have watched as intercultural couples take a leap of faith and move to the United States on a K1 visa, leaving them with just 90 days to get married before their visa runs out.
Season 11 of 90 Day Fiancé premieres Sunday, February 16 at 8/7c on TLC.
Read on for TLC's biographies of the contestants as well as Parade's expectations of what's to come this season.
Meet the 90 Day Fiancé Season 11 Couples
Stevi (Hattiesburg, MS) and Mahdi (Tehran, Iran)
Stevi and Mahdi’s love story began when Stevi taught online English classes to Mahdi, who was her student. After a whirlwind transcontinental romance and only one week spent together in person, Stevi is bringing Mahdi to the States to marry her. However, due to the complicated political climate, Mahdi’s arrival in Mississippi may mean he could jeopardize his chances to return to Iran. From the outset of his 90-day journey, Mahdi is overwhelmed by homesickness, leaving Stevi worried about their future. Along the way, Mahdi uncovers unsettling truths about Stevi, causing him to question his decision. Meanwhile, the couple struggles to bridge deep cultural divides, and Mahdi faces the heart-wrenching dilemma of whether he can truly build a future in the U.S. or if his heart is still tethered to his homeland.
Our thoughts: We expect there to be many arguments about Stevi's wardrobe and general American-ness, if our history of American women shacking up with Middle Eastern men tells us anything (Tigerlily and Adnan, we're looking at you.)
Mark (West Ossipee, NH) and Mina (Paris, France)
Mark, a 59-year-old divorced pilot living in a tranquil aviation community in rural New Hampshire, meets Mina, a glamorous 34-year-old Parisian model, and is instantly captivated. After a love affair and a 2-year-old daughter together, Mina is finally moving to the U.S. However, her new life is far from easy. She must temporarily leave behind Clayton, her 9-year-old son, until his passport is processed, in Paris, and the separation weighs heavily on her. Adding to her struggles, Mark’s daughter from his first marriage, Jordan, questions Mina’s intentions. Isolated in rural New Hampshire and without her son or a strong bond with Mark’s family, Mina begins to question whether she should stay in America or return to France.
Our thoughts: Ah, an age gap couple on 90 Day? What a surprise! While each season is bound to see a bit of age gap love, the French have been underrepresented on 90 Day historically. Plus, going from Paris to rural New Hampshire sounds... thrilling (for us viewers, anyway.)
Throuple: Matt and Amani (San Diego, CA) and Any (Tijuana, Mexico)
On the surface, Amani and Matt appear to have the perfect life. Both successful and strikingly attractive, they have been married for ten years and are raising two daughters in a beautiful home in San Diego. However, beneath the surface, the couple is exploring ways to navigate some difficult nuances in their marriage. Amani, who is bisexual, together with Matt, has explored being in polyamorous relationships to keep their marriage in balance. Now, Amani and Matt have fallen in love with Any, a single mother and exotic dancer from Tijuana, Mexico. The threesome has been dating for over a year, and now Matt, Amani and Any are looking to make their relationship permanent. To do so, however, means Matt and Amani must divorce to move forward with the K1 visa, allowing one of them to marry Any and finally bring her to the U.S. First, they will travel to Mexico to spend more time with Any's family and friends and confirm they are making the right decision in their relationship journey.
Our thoughts: This is set to be a juicy one! They say three's a crowd and while this dynamic will be new to the 90 Day stage, it's right in line with what TLC does best - showcasing people who live a life far different than our own.
Gregory (Islip Terrace, NY) and Joan (Kampala, Uganda)
Greg, a Long Island native, fell in love with Joan during a vacation in Uganda. Now, he’s bringing her to the U.S. to start a life together. Joan, a highly educated NGO Director, is deeply committed to her career and values stability and security, while Greg still lives with his overbearing mom and doesn’t have a stable job. Once in America and living under Greg’s mom’s roof, Joan begins to feel the strain on their relationship and realizes she needs more from the man she loves. Joan gives Greg an ultimatum – get a steady job or she’s headed home. Greg needs to step up and meet Joan’s expectations or risk losing the future they’ve dreamed of.
Our thoughts: 90 Day has been a platform for many a man with mommy issues (see: Colt Johnson's mom Debbie, otherwise known as SavageDebbieJ, from Season 6). From the sounds of things, we've got some similar vibes coming down the pipeline.
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Returning: Shekinah (Los Angeles, CA) and Sarper (Istanbul, Turkey)
Coming off their recent appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, Sarper finally makes it to Los Angeles from Turkey. In the U.S., Sarper must prove he can adapt to his new environment without falling back into his old, reckless habits. Most importantly, he must win the approval of Shekinah’s family, and especially from her daughter, Sofie. If they don’t approve, Shekinah will send Sarper packing. Together, Shekinah and Sarper must decide if they're ready to commit to each other and build a foundation in America.
Our thoughts: Shekinah and Sarper are a couple that are so beautiful, yet so cringey that it's impossible to look away. Their fights are legendary, and we can't wait to see what happens when Sarper takes on the U.S. Perhaps another custom-designed nose job is in order?
Returning: Shawn (Los Angeles, CA) and Alliya (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
Shawn and Alliya, featured previously on 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise, are embarking on the next chapter of their life together in America. However, their journey is far from easy. Besides the eyebrow-raising 30-year age gap between them, Shawn has kept much of his relationship with Alliya a secret from friends and family. Will he be ready to introduce his love into his life? The most difficult hurdle is Shawn’s internal struggle— he finds that Alliya, who is a trans woman, is evolving into a very different person than the one he first fell in love with as she continues to transition and explore surgical options. Now, Shawn is faced with the most important question of all: can he say "I do" to someone whose identity is changing before his eyes?
Our thoughts: TLC's casting team knows what they're doing! An age gap couple consistently hits and these two are sure to be full of fire this season. Given Shawn has kept his relationship with Alliya fairly secretive, we don't doubt some serious drama is about to hit.
Returning: Jessica (Torrington, WY) and Juan (Cali, Colombia)
Juan and Jessica who were featured on 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise are back to begin their new life together in America. This season, Juan moves from Colombia to join his fiancée Jessica and their baby son, and soon-to-be stepsons, in a sleepy town in Wyoming. The couple face many challenges, from Juan’s loyalty to Jessica, to Jessica’s doubts about Juan’s ability to adapt to a major role shift—from a carefree cruise ship bartender to full-time Dad. With tensions rising and a new family dynamic to navigate, the couple faces a pivotal moment in their love story.
Our thoughts: Take a Colombian man and put him in Wyoming, and you've got us SEATED. You can take a man off the cruise ship, but can you make him be a stepdad? Unclear. We'll have our eyes glued to find out.
