Mahogany Roca’s shocking relationship status with90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysstar Ben Rathbun has been confirmed afterit was revealed that he has cancer.Ben was introduced as the 52-year-oldfather of four who had fallen for a 22-year-old Peruvian student, Mahogany. Ben didn’t mind thatMahogany used several filterson her photos and refused to meet him. Things have changed in 2024 withBen making headlines for getting arrestedand charged with embezzlement of $1,000-$20,000 from his former workplace and failing to pay child support.
Ben was arrested in November 2024, and the released mugshot showed Ben looking frail and unkempt.
90 Day FiancébloggerShabootyrecently revealed that Ben had been diagnosed with cancer. They shared the“saddening news”that Ben has stage 4 cancer. Ben is also“too weak” for chemotherapy. Ben’s family has been gathering to see him. The source mentioned that Mahogany is by Ben’s side.She is in the U.S. with Benand seems to be living with his family in Michigan. They added that Ben has been reaching out to people to make amends. Instagram userhelloeriinasked, “Wait, I thought he was in jail?”
The blogger added, “no he is in a hospital.”
90 Day Fiancéfans also seemed to be confused about when Ben was arrested and when he was admitted. The source continued thatBen was arrested on August 09, 2025, but not when Ben went to the hospital after his release. A curious fan wanted to know if Ben was still married to Mahogany. Shabooty replied, “Yes.”
What Ben & Mahogany Being Together Amid His Cancer Reveal Means
Mahogany Really Cares About Ben
When Mahogany was onBefore the 90 Daysshe ghosted him twice when he went to Peru for the first time. She didn’t show up at the hospital, and she didn’t agree to meet him later. Ben creepily showed up in her hometown of San Bartolo, Mahogany showed upbut was cold and distant and refused to kiss him. Mahogany had given Ben her wrong address. She agreed to go to Huacachina with Ben but left the hotel the next day without informing him. Mahogany always wanted to get away from Ben.
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Ben claimed it was because she was shy and didn’t want to be in front of the camera. Shockingly, Mahogany got engaged to Ben once the show was over. Ben surprised fans with his franchise comeback on90 Day Diariesin January 2023, where herevealed he and Mahogany were married. Still, Mahogany didn’t fully trust Ben. Them still being together and Mahogany staying by Ben’s side amid his tough times and not leaving him shows that she truly cares about it. Mahogany may have moved to the U.S. for good now and his family seems to have accepted her.
Our Take On Ben & Mahogany’s Future In The Franchise
It’s not known if the franchise will acknowledge Ben and Mahogany’s story after what has happened.The couple is also missing from social mediaand there had been no new update about them until the news of the90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysstar’s arrest. Fans are sending prayers to Ben, Mahogany, and their loved ones. While Ben isn’t a loved cast member, fans want him to fight cancer and get better soon.
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Daysairs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days
Cast
A deeper look into the lives of couples established in 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is a reality tv/documentary series that follows the potential spouse from a foreign country and their lead-up to their journey to America. The show documents the early days of the relationship across the ocean and the K-1 visa process required for the spouse to live in the new country. Couples battle with culture shock, language barriers, and the opinions of friends and families alike as they prepare themselves to take the ultimate leap.
