90 Day: The Last Resortis coming back for a second season, andthe new cast was recently announced.
Take Kalani Faagata and Asuelu Pulaa from last season, for example.
At least, thats what TLC wants us to believe.
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The couples faced authentic challengescultural differences, visa struggles, and intense family drama.
What made the show so captivating was that these situations were relatable despite the extraordinary circumstances.
Fans rooted for these couples because they saw genuine relationships and real emotions unfold.
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But over the years, the franchise has lost that authenticity.
Arent Ari and Bini already getting divorced?
Like 4/6 of these couples arent together anymore,one Reddit user commentedafter the recent cast announcement.
Jasmines love of expensive surgeries andGinos financial troublesmake many fans suspect theyre only appearing onThe Last Resortfor a paycheck.
Tigerlily’s romance is being halted by travel issues with her partner.
Similarly, Ari and Biniyam seem to have ended their relationship as well.
Rumors have surfaced thatBini is engaged to someone elsehis third engagement to an American woman.
Natalie and Joshs relationship is also under scrutiny.
The likelihood of them making it to a commitment ceremony seems slim, at best.
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Rob and Sophie, who were featured onHappily Ever After?, appear to have already moved on.
Sophie was recently spottedgetting cozy with a formerBachelorcontestant, yet she and Rob remain legally married.
Fans are baffled that these two are still togetheror at least pretending to be.
In90 Day: The Last Resort, five couples from the90 Day Fiancéfranchise, teetering on the brink of separation, embark on an intensive retreat to salvage their relationships. Guided by professionals, they confront deep-seated issues such as trust, intimacy, and jealousy through group therapies and unique activities.
The original show was compelling because it featured ordinary people navigating real-life challenges.
But now, TLC seems more interested in generating drama than telling authentic stories.
The very existence ofThe Last Resortsuggests that TLC is prioritizing profit over quality.
I go back and forth on this too!
Some things seem so fake and setup and others real, one person responded.
If this is the direction the90 Day Fiancefranchise is heading, it could mean the beginning of the end.
Veah’s betrayal proves she’s not trustworthy.
It’s the after interviews or what they say/do later on that feels fake or scripted.
Similarly, a different comment said, I’m with you.
I think it’s a mix.
Some stuff is definitely staged.
The 90DF people are often told what to talk about.
TLC might have them exaggerate relationship problems.
But I don’t think the emotions or problems are made up.
At least not usually.
Will ‘The Last Resort’ Be The End Of ‘90 Day Fiance?’
And that skepticism is dangerous for the franchise.
After nearly a decade on the air,90 Day Fiancefinds itself at a critical juncture.
Audiences are already fatigued by recycled couples and forced conflicts.
If TLC doesnt shift its focus back to authentic storytelling, viewers may soon lose interest altogether.
The franchise needs a resetmore ordinary couples facing real struggles, less manufactured drama.
Without a course correction,90 Day Fiancerisks becoming just another reality TV fad that overstayed its welcome.
