Summary

• Big Ed and Liz's relationship may have been a fake romance for reality TV clout, despite their constant drama and engagements.
• Their tumultuous relationship, with over a dozen breakups, was often fueled by Big Ed's narcissistic behavior and manipulations.
• Big Ed capitalized on his fame from 90 Day Fiancé through merchandise sales, influencer partnerships, and Cameo, while Liz also gained social media following.

Liz Woods and Big Ed Brown may have broken up over taco pasta in the latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? but they may have been faking their entire romance. Big Ed and Liz have had a tumultuous relationship since they first appeared together. Despite their significant age gap and over a dozen breakups, they eventually became engaged. They moved to Arkansas, bought a house, and planned their wedding amid their constant drama.

Reports originally suggested best reality TV shows, Big Ed and Liz may have never been in love and have been faking it for clout.

Big Ed Got Famous After 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days

His Romance With Rose Vega Was Highly Publicized

Big Ed first rose to prominence through his relationship with Filipina woman Rose Vega on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. Their relationship was a trainwreck from start to finish, including cultural differences, Ed's withholding of personal information, and his aggressive request for Rose to undergo an STD test. Additionally, Ed's decision not to disclose his intention of getting a vasectomy inevitably led to trust issues.

However, Big Ed and Rose benefitted from their highly entertaining, if problematic, relationship on the 90 Day Fiancé spinoff. Despite their breakup, Rose has thrived, embracing a career as a model and influencer in Manila. While her association with Big Ed initially propelled her into the spotlight, Rose has since established herself as a successful figure in her own right. She has an enviable social media following and enjoys partnerships with brands.

For his part, Big Ed doesn't care that fans hate him and has enjoyed the clout he's received from being a bizarre yet entertaining reality TV figure. However, once Rose was out of the picture, Big Ed needed a new storyline to continue his journey of fame. Luckily, Liz entered Big Ed's life.

Big Ed Makes Most Of His Money From Fame

He Directly Profits From His Reality TV Notoriety

Big Ed has been public about how he makes his money. Before skyrocketing to fame on the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, Big Ed worked as a professional photographer for over 18 years, specializing in weddings, fashion, and advertising. He also had experience in interior design with Studio Europa LEICHT in San Diego. As he gained fame from 90 Day Fiancé, Big Ed has been able to capitalize on his notoriety through merchandise sales and influencer partnerships on social media. Big Ed also earns money through Cameo.

Big Ed has to stay relevant; the best way he can do that is to remain in a tumultuous relationship with Liz.

If Big Ed fades into obscurity, he risks losing all those income streams. No one will buy Cameos from a forgotten reality TV star, and the merch sales and influencer perks will disappear. Big Ed has to stay relevant; the best way he can do that is to remain in a tumultuous relationship with Liz. While she doesn't have the same reach he does, Liz went from someone completely unknown to an influencer and reality TV star with 272,000 followers. Their broken relationship is making them a fair amount of money.

Big Ed And Liz Have Never Gotten Along

They Were Always Fighting

Even when they first got together, Big Ed and Liz didn't get along. Their relationship has only gotten worse as they've broken up fifteen times. In early 2021, Big Ed and Liz met at a San Diego restaurant where Liz worked. Their romance unfolded on 90 Day: The Single Life after Ed and Rose had broken up. Liz expressed concern that she felt pressured to conform to Ed's pace in the relationship, fearing she would lose him if she didn't. While this could have been considered love, it's more likely Liz liked appearing on camera and didn't want that to end.

Their first breakup occurred in mid-2021 after they had gotten more serious. Ed itted to rushing things and not treating Liz well during their initial romance, similar to how he interacted with Rose. Liz struggled with the breakup and became depressed. However, they rekindled their relationship in 2021, prompted by the death of Ed's beloved dog, Teddy. Big Ed was acting narcissistically, using the death of his dog to guilt Liz into getting back together and keeping himself on reality TV.

Big Ed And Liz Were Engaged For Three Years With No Wedding

They Never Intended To Get Married

In November 2021, Ed and Liz announced their engagement. Their announcement nearly immediately faced criticism from their fellow 90 Day: The Single Life cast during the Tell All. Ed was accused of using Liz, and Liz was questioned about her awareness of Ed's actions during their breakup. While Ed was undoubtedly using Liz, she was likely more aware of this than she led on at the time.

Their relationship continued to have its ups and downs, as seen in 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 7. A particularly problematic moment was an awkward and explosive argument during their engagement party, leading to a breakup. While that should've been the end of Liz and Big Ed, they got back together and continued to break up. Regardless of how unbelievable their tumultuous relationship was, it was undoubtedly entertaining.

While reports that they got married on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 swirled after the latest episode aired, it seems their August 2023 wedding date never happened.

Big Ed and Liz seemed to make up off-camera and participated in 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort. While reports that they got married on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 swirled after the latest episode aired; it seems their August 2023 wedding date never happened. However, the buzz around them keeps them relevant in the reality TV sphere.

Big Ed And Liz Have Been On Almost Every 90DF Franchise Show

There's Nowhere Else For Them To Go Together

Between the two, Big Ed and Liz have appeared on nearly every possible 90 Day Fiancé show aside from the original. Big Ed starred in Before the 90 Days before they both appeared on 90 Day: The Single Life, 90 Day: The Last Resort, and 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? seasons 7 and 8. They've also starred either separately or together in various spinoffs like 90 Day Diaries, Pillow Talk, and 90 Day Bares All. Unless they get married and star in another season of Happily Ever After? there's nowhere else to go as a couple.

The only other options for their 90 Day Fiancé career is for them to break up and appear separately on 90 Day: The Single Life or for Big Ed to find another woman online and build a relationship, bringing her to the United States like Rose. However, their franchise appearance days are numbered if they stay together. Ultimately, that's probably why they broke up: Liz and Big Ed's relationship was always for clout, and they no longer need each other.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.