90 Day Fiancéseason 11 premieres in the next few weeks and here’sgetting to know the seven couples better, including the three returning ones from previous spin-offs.90 Day Fiancéhas always been a show about love and the way couples can swim oceans for each other just to be together. These challenges that the American cast members face while reuniting with their international lovers as they make their journey to the aisle are whatmakes90 Day Fiancéso special. It’s not always the language differences or opposing families anymore. Each season offers so much more.
The reality TV show has been on air for more than a decade now. However, nothing is stopping90 Day Fiancéfrom introducing more storiesabout love, heartbreak, and betrayal to viewers. There’s always something new for fans to look forward to apart from meeting new faces thateach come with their colorful pastsand spoilers that make the season so irresistible. A look at how90 Day Fiancéhas upgradedas it enters its 11th year.
Shekinah Garner & Sarper Güven
Los Angeles & Istanbul, Turkey
Shekinah and Sarper are probably one of the most recognizable couples from the franchise when it comes to newly introduced cast members. The pair were first seen in90 Day Fiancé: The Other Wayseason 5, where Shekinah flew to Turkey to live with Sarper. It was never a permanent move for Shekinah due to her teenage daughter and business in Los Angeles. She planned on going back to the U.S. every few months. Meanwhile, Sarper is hesitant about moving to the U.S. with Shekinahdue to financial concerns and a desire for independence, even though his K-1 visa was approved.
Sarper asked Shekinah to marry him in Turkey in hopes she would live with him there, rather than move forward with the K-1 visa. However, it was Shekinah’s way or the highway for Sarper, who moved to the U.S. in August 2024 and, given the timeline, could now be married to Shekinah. Living with Shekinah poses a lot of problems for Sarper, who is tasked with winning over her family and daughter Sofieand also proving he is no longer a bad boy (viaEW.) If not, Shekinah is okay with dumping Sarper and sending him back to Istanbul.
Jessica Parsons & Juan David Daza
Torrington, Wyoming & Cali, Colombia
Mom of two, Jessica from Wyoming, met Colombia native Juan while vacationing on a cruise ship. Jessica went to meet Juan with her two sons inLove In Paradiseseason 4 to see how they’d get along. It was a trial run for when their K-1 visa would be approved. Jessica and Juan welcomed their baby in May 2023. In season 11, Juan’s loyalty will be put to the test as Jessica tries to figure out if Juan is at ease withswapping his carefree cruise ship bartender jobfor a full-time dad role in a sleepy town.
Shawn Finch & Alliya de Batista
Los Angeles & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Celebrity hairstylist Shawn had met Alliya online and had been together with her for three years when they filmedLove In Paradiseseason 4. Alliya was assigned male at birth and embraced her feminine side a year and a half into the relationship. Shawn soon realized that Douglas was happier being Alliya butnever told his friends and family about her due to their 30-year age gap.Shockingly, Shawn still had to come to terms with Alliya’s transition while she explores surgery. He has to decide if he will say“I do” to someone changing right before his eyes.
Mahdi & Stevi
Tehran, Iran & Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Mahdi is the first ever cast member from Iran to be featured in90 Day Fiancé. He will be living in Mississippi with Stevi, who he met while learning English online. Stevi only spent a week together with Mahdi before bringing him to the States. Amid the complicated political climate, Mahdi is also homesick, which makes Stevi wonder if he’s really in it for the long haul. The90 Day Fiancéseason 11 trailer reveals that Mahdi will discover Stevi is bisexual after coming to America, whereStevi has not even told her dad anything about Mahdi.
Mark & Mina
West Ossipee, New Hampshire & Paris, France
Mark and Mina’s 25-year age gap has the American family questioning the Parisian woman’s intentions even though the couple shares a two-year-old daughter together. Apart from having to adjust to living in a tranquil aviation community in rural New Hampshire, Mina the model has also left her nine-year-old son back home until his passport gets processed. She will also have to convince Mark’s adult daughter, who thinks Mina had the baby to lock Mark down. However, it looks difficultsince Mina calls Jordan a snakeand uninvites her from their wedding.
Joan & Gregory
Kampala, Uganda & Islip Terrace, New York
Joan and Gregory are the only couple who don’t feature in the trailer. It could mean that they are only introduced later on in the season or that their story isn’t interesting enough. However, the blurb does make it sound like viewers are in for a lot of drama from this relationship, as it’s a case of opposites attract and looks like one that’s headed for disaster. Greg from Long Islandmet Joan while he was in Uganda on a vacation. Joan is coming to the U.S. but with a lot of expectations from her husband-to-be.
Joanworks as an NGO Director and is highly educated, while Greg is the exact opposite and doesn’t have a job. The stability and security craving Joan will have to live with Greg under his mom’s roof while realizing that she craves more from the man she has fallen for. Greg will be getting an ultimatum from Joan. She wants him to either get a job or lose her. It will be interesting to see if Greg steps up and meets Joan’s expectations before the season ends, and she goes back to Uganda.
Matt, Amani & Amy
San Diego & Tijuana, Mexico
Coming to the highlight of the season, Matt and Amani are a married couple with two daughters who have been living in San Diego and have been married for a decade. However, Matt and Amani don’t seem happy about the marriage, since they’re looking to introduce a third. Bisexual woman Amani has explored polyamorous relationships in the past to keep the spark alive in their marriage. Both Amani and Mattfell for single mother and dancer Any, who they met in Tijuana, and before the K-1 visa journey begins, they will be going to Mexico to meet Any’s family and friends.
The90 Day Fiancécouple has been in a relationship with Any for a year, but they want to make it permanent by involving the K-1 visa. For that to happen, either Amani or Mattwould have to marry Any by getting a divorce. It is a big risk for the pair, who are still undecided about whether they are making the right decision. It remains to be seen if 90 Day Fiancé’s first ever throuple manages to make it out intact when the season is over.
90 Day Fiancéseason 11 premieres February 16 at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.
Source:EW.,90 Day Fiancé/YouTube
90 Day Fiancé
90 Day Fiancé is a reality TV franchise that follows couples who have 90 days to marry under a K-1 visa. It showcases their cultural clashes, relationship challenges, and wedding preparations. The franchise includes various spin-offs, focusing on different stages and aspects of the couples' lives and journeys.
