The cringiest moments in 90 Day Fiancé history
- 90 Day Fiance follows international couples as they meet for the first time after falling in love online
- There’s no shortage of cringy moments as pairs attempt to mesh their lives together
- Franchise icon Big Ed Brown leads the most awkward moments with his former partner Rose Vega
90 Day Fiance documents international couples who unite for the first time and have three months to decide whether to get hitched. From potential catfishing to culture shocks, some may say it’s a recipe for disaster, especially if cameras are rolling. While the TLC show has delivered some success stories, most do not have a fairytale ending, and it’s likely down to these moments that had fans feeling second-hand embarrassment.
90 Day Fiance’s 7 cringiest moments include Big Ed and Rose
Big Ed gives Rose toothpaste to treat her ‘unpretty’ breath
Possibly one of the most iconic 90 Day scenes to date came courtesy of Big Ed Brown and Rose Vega on Before the 90 Days. After finding a connection online, Ed flew to the Philippines to build their relationship and during their first vacation together, he gifted her lingerie. Rose was noticeably uncomfortable with the situation but it became worse when he presented her with a toothbrush and toothpaste because her breath “wasn’t pretty”.
Vega went on to explain that the issue stemmed from her stomach ulcer, before exiting the room and confessing that she wanted to punch Ed for the insult.
Mohamed and Danielle reveal their bedroom antics
Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali met in an online chat room before appearing on the original series’ season 2. The pair got hitched but the honeymoon period didn’t last for long. They separated but continued as a legally married couple on Happily Ever After season 1.
The tell-all saw the pair reveal their intimacy issues and it was possibly the most awkward discussion about sex on TLC.
When questioned about their physical relationship by cast members, Mohamed claimed Danielle was begging him for action, but she had a problem that “no man in the world can accept”. He alleged that she threatened to deport him if they were not intimate.
“We started facing a problem. … I don’t want to say like, this is very private. And instead of taking care of that problem, she was like, fighting with me over it,” he recalled.
Danielle added: “He has told people that I smell and that I peed on him.”
Russ’ parents were less than pleased with his engagement to Paola
90 Day season 1 saw Colombian native Paola move to Oklahoma to be with fiance Russ Mayfield. Her first dinner with her soon-to-be in-laws got off on a rocky start as they weren’t afraid to show their concerns about the relationship.
The already-awkward atmosphere became even more uncomfortable when Russ’ mom said: “The joke was when he first left was, you know, don’t go down there falling in love and, you know, bring a girl back home. Sure enough, he does.”
Cue the cricket noises.
We’re happy to say that Russ and Paola are still married in 2023 after taking a brief break in 2021. They share a son called Axel.
Azan admits he’s only 55 per cent attracted to Nicole
How do you make a woman fall in love with you? Take them to the gym for the first date so they’re “less lazy”. That’s the plan Azan Tefou had for girlfriend Nicole Nafziger.
In season 4, Nicole flew to meet her Moroccan beau and became engaged. The next morning, Azan took Nicole for a workout session while consistently telling her to “stop being lazy”.
The then 22-year-old said she “didn’t want to change for a man” and denied being lazy. Azan, meanwhile, claimed he wanted his soon-to-be wife to stay active and live healthily.
“Physically I’m attracted to Nicole, but it’s just like, for example, 55 per cent,” he said, leaving Nicole speechless for a moment.
Big Ed’s praises Liz’s bedroom attitude
After Rose dumped Ed, he began dating now-wife Liz Woods. It was clear that Ed was in a much happier relationship after he gushed about their private moments.
“We started snuggling, and we started to kiss and she is so beautiful and soft and caring. She’s a giver… I never had anyone take over and make love to me in my life,” he said.
It’s fair to say that fans didn’t need a mental image of it.
Pedro’s mom calls Chantel and her family ‘stupid Americans’
Before Pedro and Chantel Everett landed their own spinoff, The Family Chantel, the couple’s family had a noticeable feud. Chantel’s family was concerned that Pedro Jimeno, a Puerto Rican, native was taking advantage of his bride, who hails from Georgia. They requested Pedro to sign a prenup and when he told his mom on Facetime, she angrily disapproved of the idea and even called Chantel and her family “stupid Americans” while Chantel was on call.
Marks tells Nikki to keep her hands off his windows
Mark Shoemaker was 58 years old when he fell for 19-year-old Phillippines native Nikki. Mark picked her up from the airport for her first US trip and their large age gap became apparent immediately. When Nikki began poking at Mark’s car window while expressing her excitement, Shoemaker told her about the clear rule that even his kids had to follow: “Never touch the window” because it gets dirty.
“You don’t touch the window,” he emphasized before Nikki proceeded to playfully full-palm the glass.
“I think that as time goes on, I’m going to see that Nikki isn’t as well-rounded and a little immature,” he told cameras. “I’m hoping we can get through those issues.”
